davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Parents will observe that the spring
term of school commences on Monday
morning, April 18th.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Will Dolan has purchased beauti-
full pair of gray horses, which in a bran
new wagon, make the handsomest dray
outfit in town.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The following business was transacted
at the annual school meeting held in the
public school building, Monday evening !:
1t was voted that this district have nine
months school, with four teachers, 1--WE
have not learned anything to the con-
trary, and presume that the old force
of teachers is retained) Ten mills is
the levy voted. 1t was also voted to
enclose the block in which the building
is erected, and to set out some trees
on the same. f. L. McCracken was
elected Treasurer, vice W. W. Fisher,
whose term of Office expired with this
school year. The school census, taken
by Prof. Webster, shows a grand total
of 2S5 school children as against 17S
last year.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Freight train No. SO pulled eight car
loads Of stock through this station for
western ranges, Friday evening. The
stock were picked up in carload lots at
points along the B & NJ. from Axtell
west, and were billed to parties in Col
orado. No. 81 also came in with few
carloads of young stock.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Culbertson remains true to her ira
ditions. witnesseth cat meeting of
the village trustees on Tuesday night,
the salary of the village clerk and at
torney was fixed at $40 Sun. The
village of McCook goes Culbertson $3.50
better-does without an attorney and
pays her clerk $25.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The only Exclusive Furniture House
in the country, have not better variety
to select from and lower prices. We
give the business our undivided atten-
ton. Berger's old stand.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

A home without newspaper is like
a house without window. Subscribe
for THE TRIBUNE and permit the light to
penetrate many homes now in darkness.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

White Russian Soap, sc. per bar, at
Wilcox Bros.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09
Cheap Buggy.

Single top buggy, with new pole; al
so, single harness. Both for s75.
J. B. MEsERyE.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

THE TRIBUNE has the very best facil-
tiles and workmen for doing Job Work
in Southwestern Nebraska. We guar
antee neat and tasty work, and entire
satisfaction in execution and prices.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

We are Informed by D. W. Irwin, of
Stratton, that he has secured the SER
vices of a printer, and that his paper
will be issued on Thursday or Friday of
this week. Stratton will navigate in
rather an elevated atmosphere, so to
speak.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

j. j. Dunbar has disposed of his in
terest in live stock of the firm of Dun
bar & Newton livery firm, to Mr..
Newton.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Pike sells strictly up to Chicago
grades No culling or picking over.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

: A full line of Pumps and Pump fit
tings, at Spanogle & Rinkers.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

A carload of Flows and Harrows just
received at Spanogle & Rinkers.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09
0 meet local circumstances.

The new church at Indianola will be
dedicated Thursday P. NJ, the 10th.
Sermon by Rev. Willard Scott of Omaha.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The very highest cash price paid fol-
hides at Farley's Meat Market.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

WANTEb-A few more pupils to re-
ceive instruction on the piano and or
gan. also teach voice culture. Call
at DIR. Boyle's Dental Office.
MINNIE BOYLE.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09
New Orleans Syrup at Wilcox Bros.

A choice lot of candy just received
at the City Bakery.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Two sets of harness, Zone light and
one heavy,) for sale at B. F. Olcott's,
very cheap.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Choice cuts of pork and beef at Far
ley's.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

"To be, or not to be-" is the ques-
ton that is agitating the souls of those
living on the east end of Dennison street.
Whether it were better to bear the out
rageous stenches arising from the ma
nure piles and carcasses IN that neigh
borhood with further resignation or not
is troublous question. We again sug-
gest the propriety Of having the offend
ing matter removed, to the authorities.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Close figures and bottom prices given
to cash buyers at Pixies Lumber Yard
Cash is what talks in this country.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The Republican Valley Association
of Congregational Churches meets at
Indianola, Tuesday evening, April IA,
and continues until Thursday evening.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

DENT1sTRY-Dr. Gibson is prepared
to receive calls in his new Office, oppo-
site the post-ofice. IF you want first
class, reliable dental work, at moderate
prices, give him call. Perfect salts
faction guaranteed,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Some CHOICE claims near McCook.
For sale by Cochran & Helm.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The B. & NJ. company, through its
officers at this place at least, recognizes
the necessity of its employees being
sober, and further that they buck not
the festive tiger. All employees who
have made practice of gambling or
drinking have sooner or later received
notice to step down and out and make
room for better men. Only recently
the official ak fell, and judging from
the habits and associations of certain
ones, that instrument will not long be
idle. The demand for sober, conscien-
tious and honest men grows daily.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Carload of Grand Island Flour just
received at the City Bakery. Will be
sold at from 81. 80 to 50. 90 per hun
bred. Also, a fresh supply of White
Bottled Corn Meal and Graham Flour.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

"Where is my wandering boy, to
night should be revised thusly
"Where is my tickle hubby. tonight
IN moot local circumstances
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The City Livery Stable, B. F. Olcott,
proprietor, for fine teams.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09
TheTribune
Thursday, April 9th, 1885.
10 OUR ADVERTISERS.

tTAll locals under this head at the rate of
&C. for first insertion, and &C. per line for each
subsequent insertion, and same will be run
until ordered out, unless time Is specified.
Job work spot cash. Statements will be pre-
scented Mt the end of each month.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

The Chicago Lumber Yards team of
frisky mules INDUCED in playful prank
characteristic of those long cared quad
rupeds, Friday morning, wherein Morris,
the driver, received quite painful in
jury (the wagon with about ton weight
running over his arm,) and the window
sash, etc., with which the wagon was
ladened was somewhat demoralized and
made unfit for immediate utilization.
The periodic pranks in which the mild
and even-tempered mule engages ordi-
narily comes when least expected.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

CONGREGATIONAL School at 10
A. NJ. every week. Preaching services every
Sunday night at T.30. NJ. #. Also, every alter
nate Sunday morning mt II. NJ. 7. Exceptions
to the above will he noticed In locals.
GEORGE DUNCAN, Pastor.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

New Goods at 4. NJ. Brickey & Co. s
this week.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Remember! Clothing at cost at Will
cox Bros.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Call and see SpanogIe & Rinker's top
Buggies.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

New Orleans Syrup at Wilcox Bros.
A choice lot of candy just received
at the City Bakery.
First-class IL in. Stock Boards at
Pixies Lumber Yard.
The very highest cash price paid for
hides at Farley's Meat Market.
A very stylish roadster is that driven
by Mr.. Furst of the b. & NJ. Eating
House.
6 f. and 8 #. Stock Boards, just the
thing for stables, or "claim shacks, }"
at Pixies Lumber Yard.
We have fine lot of apples on hand
that must be sold at once to make room
for other stock. We will sell them at
$1.25 per bushel. PRoBsT Bros.
The Great Western Furniture En-
porium of McCook has just received a
carload of Furniture, and it must be
sold to get it in the house. Come early.
The principals report of our public
school will be given in our next issue.
The lady teachers are absent on their
vacation, and have not yet reported to
the principal.
The only Exclusive Furniture House
in the country, have not better variety
to select from and lower prices. We
give the business our undivided atten-
ton. Berger's old stand.
DR.. Gibson, dentist, will visit Ober-
lin, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 18th, 14th and 18th. Hhence
will be absent from his Office in Nc
Cook on the above named days.
THE TRIBUNE has the very best facil-
tiles and workmen for doing Job Work
in Southwestern Nebraska. We guar
antee neat and tasty work, and entire
satisfaction in execution and prices.
Carload of Grand Island Flour just
received at the City Bakery. Will be
sold at from s1.9O to $500 per hun
bred. Also,, a fresh supply of White
Bolted Corn Meal and Graham Flour.
DENr1sTRY-Dr. Gibson is prepared
to receive calls in his new Office, oppo-
site the post-ofice. IF you want first
class, reliable dental work, at moderate
prices, give him a call. Perfect salts
faction guaranteed.
We are informed by D. w. Irwin, of
Stratton, that he has secured the SER
vices of printer, and that his paper
will be issued on Thursday or Friday Of
this week. Stratton will navigate in
rather an elevated atmosphere, so to
speak.
We ask our patrons to bear with us
patiently. Not having access to the post
office, we arc unable to deliver The
TRIBUNE as early as we would like, nor
as accurately. The annoyance is great
and aggravating, but We hope for a
speedy deliverance.
For sALE-A good / sec. of decided
land, with good improvements, and on
good terms. Will also receive stock to
pasture, for the season, but will not be
for accidents, should any &C.
cur. For information inquire of J. P:
Squire, 6 miles S. W. of McCook.
The number of school children has in
creased so rapidly that the indications
now are that another building will have
to be provided in the near future
probably as early as this fall. The
present building will not comfortably
our school children.
Culbertson remains true to her ira
ditions. witnesseth cat meeting of
the village trustees on Tuesday night,
the salary Of the village clerk and at
torney was fixed at s175.'- Sun. The
village of McCook goes Culbertson $3.50
better-does without an attorney and
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09
BUSINESS POINTERS.

under this head DC. line for each
insertion. Bills payable monthly.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Great Reduction in Watches and
Jewelry at McCrackcn's.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

All grades and qualities of Shingles
at Pixies Lumber Yard.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Waves and Frizzes in the very latest
STYLES at the Emporium.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09
Local Intelligence.
Hams and bacon at Farley's.
Fresh candy at the City Bakery.

Hams and bacon at Farleys.
Fresh candy at the City Bakery.
EN- Brickey & Co. for clothing.
Call and see Spanogle & Rinkers top
Buggies.
New Goods at 4. NJ. Brickey & Co. s
this week.
Remember! Clothing at cost at Will
cox Bros.
See Il. NJ. Brickey & Co. for custom
made clothing.
Boston Brown Bread at the City Bak-
cry constantly.
Call and see our horse bills Best lot
of cuts in the county.
Spanogle & Rinker have the Grass
Hopper Rod Breaker.
Waves and Frizzes in the very latest
styles at the Emporium.
Great Reduction in Watches and
Jewelry at McCrackcn's.
All grades and qualities of Shingles
at Pixies Lumber Yard.
The City Livery Stable, B. f. Olcott,
proprietor, for fine teams.
Some CHOICE claims near McCook.
For sale by Cochran & Helm.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

See +. NJ. Brickey & Co. for custom
made clothing.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Observation-Disclosures every Sunday at II
A. NJ. and 30 p. NJ. mountain time. Sunday
School at p. NJ. The services and Sunday
school will he held for the future In the school
house. All are cordially invited. Seats free.
f. j. HALL, Pastor.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Spanogle & Rinker have the Grass
Hopper Rod Breaker.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

a A. Il. a. A. M.-McCook Lodge, u.
~ D., meets on the first and third Tues
" ~ days of each month.
~ G. L. LAWS, w. NJ.
" II. G. REEs. Secretary.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Call and see our horse bills. Best lot
of cuts in the county.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

CATHOLIC-Servccs will he held in the
Opera Hall once every four weeks.
JOSEPH CLBRY, Pastor.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

f.. NJ. Brickey 6 Co. for clothing.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-09

Boston Brown Bread at the City Bak-
cry constantly.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09

between MI. Frederic S. Webster and
a charming young lady who had called
on him at his taxidermic studio.
"'Yes," said the artist to the report
er after the lady had left, "that young
lady's favorite cat died lately. and she
is in a heap of trouble about it."
why, hasn't she got it buried
yet?"
Lord, sir! she'd faint if anyone
spoke to her about burying it."
"Why, very few persons Ire much
about cats. dead or alive, and I should
have thought that everyone, without
an exception, would like to have a
dead cat buried as quickly as posi-
ble."
Sir" said the taxidermist, 1.-THE
dead cat is the apple of that young
ladies eye. She must have it preserv-
ed, and is very particular how 1t, is
done. She thinks of nothing else. I
taken Of its head. Gou know the
plaster cast of the head is. an impor-
tant part of the work. The body is
composed chiefly Of wood, with a Gov
ering of clay, nodded carefully aud
exactly to the natural shape, same as
the sculptors make their models, you
know. The clay at first is soft for
molding into the desired shape, but
when we have worked it to the proper
shape we leave it to harden. In a lit
tie while ii grows as. hard almost as a
stone.
"Then we take the skin out of the
alum bath, which eats away the fatty
substance and removes every element
of decay, and when this is properly
stretched oyer the tnannikin (as we
call the artificial body1 and the plaster
cast of the head we have the natural
form of the body in perfection, and the
correct Impression of the face. The
skin, after the chemical process we
put it through; will never change a
little, and we have a cat that will last
till doomsday. The alum bath in this
case is the Essential prescrvative, but
we don't Use the alum bath in every
case. 1t is very good for a cat but we
could not submit The brilliant plumage,
say of a bird Of paradise or d golden
pheasant like those you see over there,
to its operation"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
The Aurora Borealis.

What is the aurora b%orealis? many
men have asked and asked in vain.
Scientific personages have been much
interested in the matter. 1t was az
participation in the work of the inter
national polar research expedition that
Herr Tromho1t visited the most distant
regions of the European continent. His
task was to take observations of the re-
markable phenomenon known as the
aurora borealis, OF northern lights, and
principally in conjunction with the
Norwegian station at Bossekop in Fin
marken, and the Finnish one at Sedan
kyla, in the very heart of the wilds OF
Finland, to effect the. measurements
for determining the height of the phe-
nomenon above the earth's crust. Sci
ence, he owns, is still at fault; but, in
answer to popular hypothesis, it can
declare that the aurora borealis is not
sunshine reflected from the ice fields of
the arctic regions, nor the refec-
ton of sunshine on the surface of the
sea, nor the reflection of sunrays in ice
crystals suspended in the upper strata
Of the air. Further, science tells us
that the aurora borealis is Of electrical
nature, and closely related to the mag
netic forces of the earth. While our
author was at his post every night the
aurora borealis appeared; at any rate,
there was not a. single clear evening
when it was absent. Sometimes it fill
ed the whole sky; often its displays
were confined to insignificant and faint
phenomenon, low in the north, just
like those observed in Southern Scan
dinavia; but sometimes they obtained
a magnificenee which detied dcscrip-
ton. He came to the conclusion that
the great many different forms might
certainly be reduced TO q few simple
ones. In most instances the aurora
forms belts. or zones, which stretch
across the earth in the direction of the
magnetic east-west, which zones are
formed by a conglomeration of thin
sheets of luminous matter, ranged one
behind the other, their direction being
parallel with the inclination needle.
The luminous matter in these sheets is
even, or diffuse, or divided into stream
ers. The red color in the lower edges
OF ares and bands often undergoes re-
markable changes and becomes GRIM
son, OF purple, OF pink, or red-ocher,
or violet. The light, however, is weak
er than was to be expected.-Literary
World.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
A Head of Expenses.

Three or four cumtiercial travclers
were seated in the smoking car anus
ing themselves as commercial travellers
are wont to do. Their conversation
was not altogether of the price of goods
or the probabilities Of orders. but oc-
casionally Turned to the fair Sex.
"By the Way" said one of the drum
mers, .''before you boys came aboard l
was back in the next coach, and l saw
there q magnificent girl-as pretty as
a picture; l was crazy to get acqualht-
ed with her, but she wouldn't have INV
foolishness. Run back and take a look
at her."
Of course the other dr,umnmers sarn.
tered back, and on their. return were
loud in their praises of the strangers
beauty.
"Boys," said the first speaker, "I'm
willing to confess it's a clean case Of
love at first sight with me, and, Just to
get up my courage, I'll wager any one
OF you or the whole party SIS that be-
fore we get to indianapolis I'll be sit
ting beside that girl and she'll rest her
head lovingly o. my shoulder"
The other drummers were so q
Tor the ':snap' that they quarreled as
to which one Should Hold the stakes.
The fotr five dollar bills were deposited
with the fourth man us stakeholder.
and the smitten wagerer threw away
his cigar and started for the other car.
telling his companions to keep watch
of him.
They watched him. As he entered
the coach the fair stranger was reading
a novel. He walked boldly to her side
and spoke to her. She looked up,
room for him, and when he had seated
placed her pretty head upon his
shoulder as if she had a right to-. In
half an hour the. lucky commercial
traveller drew from his pocket another
cigar, tho beauty raised her head, and
he, returned to the smoking car.
my wife has excused me long
enough, for another smoke" he said to
his amazed companions. "She didn't
want to come with me on this trip for
fear it would cost too much, but t told
her we'd make money il she would
ahead of expenses, and by fall. expect
to have enough to buy her a sealskin
sacque:. Those five dollar notes.
please. Chicago Herald, Train TAX.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09

ing TO talk ABOUT the necessity OF Gal.
weston having deep water, and he
praised the fish chowder and other 10.
cal interests, but on the third-term
question he was reticent. I've seen
several confederate corporals of the SD
Texas cavalry who put on more hateur
and cut moro fancy dashes to me than
Gen. Grant did
At that time Gen. Grant was return
ing from his trip around the world, and
was a prospective candidate for a third
term. l could not 90 fishing, but those
who did captured lots of shepherds
and trout. Thus was | foiled a second
time by Grant.
Now l am in New York. About ten
days ago said to my wife ! guess I'll
not work any on Saturday, because I'm
tired. I'll Just lay around and smoke
and boss the house for a while.
80 no, you WON'T" she replied.
"Gen. Grants funeral takes place on
Saturday, and you will have to take
the children to see it. There will be
quite a crowd"
She was right about it. l did not lie
around calmly and smoke and boss
things. l took the children to sec the
funeral.
There was indeed quite a crowd
around city hall. I met several per-
SON. l had never seer before. Among
others there were about two hundred
different men who offered to present
MI with Gen. Grants picture. There
were others who offered ME badges and
medallions. 1t was evident there was
no longer any north or south, 80 l said
to myself: Sheridan and Joe john
ston have shaken hands, why should l
hold out any longer" and when the
next man held out a badge, to me 1 ac-
cepted 1t gracefully, and said that 1
hoped by doing SO the union of the
state would be cemented.
"Ten cents for that badge" said the
man.
At first 1 was going to give it back
to him Indignantly, but l changed my
mind in order to promote the best in
terests of the country, and searched
my pockets for my pocketbook. 1t was
gone. 1t contained about four nickcls.
The man who was in the badge bust
ness took the badge away from me ex-
citedly. l felt for my watch. 1t was
gone, too. 1t was a genuine Water
bury watch. l only purchased it two
years ago at 4 clothing store. When l
bought the watch q S12 suit of clothes
was thrown in, or vice versa, l forget
which. Somebody had pressed that
watch while l was in the crowd.
Thus for a third time l was thwarted
by Gen. Grant. I suppose l ought to
grumble. l am not tho only one he
fooled at one time or another. I've
lots of company in my misery. Some
of the people whose plans he thwarted
lost more than | did. Before Grant
went into the business. of thwarting
peoples plans niggers were worth $500
apiece. There were some other losses
on both sides during the war. Adding
up these losses they aggregate more
than my Waterbury watch.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
English As She Are Spoke.

."'s too hot to eat" he. said, as he
seated; himself at a table in. the cafe,
and mopped his weeping brow.
Eyes, SIR" responded the waiter
promptly .'What kind of a stew, siri
"stew! Who said anything about a /,
stew, L w%onder?"
"You ordered q no. stew, sir"
Ordered nothing. A hot stew to-
d%ay-whew! l said s too hot to eat;
that's Whater said. man; and 1 don't
know whater came in here for"
Have something cold, sir. We have
cold beef, cold duck"
"Cold duck, eh? That's just whater
want-a cold duck-in the sea! Ta-ta,
I'm Of: for Coney Island.",
He vanished, and the waiter he left
behind him look dazed; somehow like
one who, in trying to help, another out
OF a slough, had put his foot in it
The Judge. $50.