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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05
The NIasher Ewenty Years 80.

ihe Washer twenty Years Ago.
Fifteen or twenty years ago the stage
masher was as big g nuisance MS he is
to-day. although not So numerous, rs
his opportunities were not SO great. l
we'll remember one who was one night
made the victim Of several practical
jokes gotten up Mt tha hands of
Props, and aided and abetted bv the
stage hands,
The masher was the sou of q wealthy
lawyer, and was dead gone on pretty
little Katie Mayhem, then tn her teens.
lilo was heartily despiscj by an the
'Nupers, not because ho was dangling
on the skirts of Miss Mayhem, ion we
We're all i'm love with her. but because
he wore such nice clothes and was a3le
ito purchase jewelry and bouquets and
we were not think one of the hap
piest moments of my boyhood days
WAS Whom she asked me 10 accompany
her home after the first act one night,
he being indisposod must have
grown &c least two inches that night
As have previously remarked, this
masher was deSpised byus. and most OF
an tie Props Mr. Washer used to get
behind The curtain ON any and every
occasion that presented itself, and when
he did me was made tho victim of some
practical joke, generally gotten up by
the Props.
One night ! THINK we oNerdld lhe
business as we ruined his suit OF clothes
anc almost broke his nceA On TINS
occasion he had boon IA the wings
about five minutes waiting for Miss
Nj. To appear fr p the dreSsug-room,
wnen Props eSpled him. The latter
picked mp "a piece OF set rock, went to
the property-room gave it % fresh coat
Of paint and then, walking hurredly
Wy where MT MaSher was standing,
managed TO transfer the paint to the
back OF has stylish coat. lhepaiuJ was
white, the coat was black, and the re-
suits accordingly The accident
was not noticed by the masher, us he
had become used To being Jolted about
by the supers and actors, and he was
soon the object OF sly wlnks and smiles
among the regulars ON the stage.
The amusement provo6ed 10y the Joke
lueilcd Props to another attempts Wmch
was successful although i was almost
the means OF causing The masher S
death. Props conceived the idea OF
| letting him down one ofthc traps. and,
selecting the'one at the extreme upper
end of the stage behind the last run at
being "a double one about liycieet long),
he opened il and placed a mattress at
tho bottom TO catch his victim.
When all was in readiness he sent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05
Michigan,s Lumber Product.

The lumber returns for the state OF
Michigan for 1884 show the following
figures: Saginaw valley, 1 ,004 800,
S53 feet; Lake Huron shore, from
Tawas to Cheboygan, 495, 937, 079 feet
Manistee river and tributaries, $50,
952, 56S feet; other points on the
western side Of the state, 800 793, 037
feet mills on various railroad lines,
7S9, 932, rs feet making a total in the
Lower Peninsula was 1867, 1856, 9S7
feet the total cut in the Upper PENN
sula was COS, 1863 22g Feet; making a
grand total for the state OF 4 175, 339,
116 feet Tue total single product
for the Lower Peninsula was 2,72l.
577, 300 shingles; Upper Peninsula,
121, 1923, $50 shingles; making a total
for the state OF 2, 845 SAL 050 shingles,
of which Saginaw, Manistee and Mus.
kegon rivers produces one-half. The
amount Of lumber reported on hand
ia the Lower Peninsula at the close
OF the year 1884 was !, 40, 16l, 355
feet; IN the Upper Peninsula, 100, 9l3,
665 feet, making grand total Of
I, $40, 075, 020 feet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

There Is an incubatiug establishment
huAlbanS n. u. which has turned out
1905 nhcaens since October, when it
began running About ] - dozen eggs
are used weekly When the chickens
artiyo,+ weight Of pounds they
are sent tO market
The foolish man foideth his arms and
saith: "Ihere i 10 trade why should
ADVERTISE But lhe wise man is not
y. He whooped up III the newspa-
per. and verify he draweth trade affair
of.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

A letter in the indianapolis Ncrg
says: j venture 70 assert that Wash
ington Is the most beautiful and inn
moral city IN the United States If
She annals OF Paris or New York were
searched. there could scarcely be found
parallels Of the vici0usness and in-
morality Of the American capital.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-05

The winter has been one Of deshuc-
tive severity to featherCd game in
Illinois. Many prairie chickens have
been frozen TO death, and qualls have
been almost exterminated.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
In MEMORIAM.

Mrs Daniels was the daughter of S. p. Beck
stead of Hamburger, Iowa. and was born July
18th, 1851.
She was married to Mr.. G. W. Daniels No
vcmber 18TH 1881. This is the short and SIM
pie annals of brief, but beautiful life:
In the morning, when the dew was on the
heather, the lark was in the sky chanting a
hymn OF praise and promise, and the breezes'
balmy breath sv ept backward from her placid
brow those golden locks. and kissed the roses
of blooming health upon her cheeks, dark
shadow fell across her pathway. and startled
her from the sweet dream of life and the fond
reverie of hope
She heard the voice. clear and distinct, ring
ing out from among the stars, like some lone
spirit o er the plain,' summoning her to the
spirit land, and she meekly answered II with
life.
She was Il noble womin. full of all lowell
ness. and hers was n beautiful character.
Meek and amiable in disposition, tender as
child. and gentle rs dove.
Her mind was rich in thought and filed with
lofty aspirations and noble purposes; brilliant
in wit, yet subdued and fascinating in man.
ncr: so that she was the light of home, the life
of her friends and the charm of every circle.
As wife she was all that heart could wish,
bestowing tendery the deep wealth of her
affection upon him she loved and honored.
To him she was wonderfully tender and devo-
ted twining herself so gracefully around his
kind and noble heart, and so deity weaving
his affections around her own as to seem the
warp and wool of a single life.
She bore her Affections with Christian resig-
nd ctIb ut a ynrdn P
murmuring ever fell from her lips; nor look
of Impotence Swallowed her brow, but serene
and tranquil in deepest suffering. she abided
in faith the final hour. And when the death
damp was on her brow and tho death-chill
benumbed her body, she called her relatives
to her bedside, and in Christ-like language,
spoke of her home in heaven and requested
them to meet her there, and then she would
slowly lift her beautiful eyes upon her hus-
band and child and then pleasantly turn to
her watching friends around her bedside,
with her face wrcathed in angelic glory, as if
to say, at is finished / have fought good
fight have finished my course
Oh it seems too bad-it is so sad-that one
so young, so lovely. so promising should die
so early. And yet there is something charm
ingly beautiful about such death as this; it
is q sweet indication of Christian life and
glorious triumph of the Christians faith over
death. So let me die the death of the righteous.
She leaves behind her bright-eyed. fair
headed little girl of tender years; bereft of
fond mothers watchful love and guardian
care. Oh, Heaven Guard her little life with
deep soicitude and direct her tender feet into
the beautiful paths trod by her sainted moth
err: so shall she escape the ills of earth and
live charmed life.
Husband. father, sisters, brothers and loved
ones. weep not for Angie; for with "crown
on her head and palm in her hand" she is
safely anchored In that far away home OF
the soul" But strive TIN ough the mercies of
Christ Ito meet one another again"
j. BYRON J.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

The death of Mrs. G. W. Daniels,
which occurred at the residence of her
husband, Sunday afternoon, is surround
ed with some of the most touching and
pathetic scenes imaginable. Life and
death, hope and despair, hung so long
in the balance. that when the final dis
solution approached, the parting of
fond husband and loving wife was most
sad and affecting MIR. Daniels left
with the remains, Monday morning, for
Hamburg, Iowa, whittier the father Of
the deceased had proceeded him, one
day. to make arrangements for placing
the remains in their last resting place
on earth. The sincerest sympathy of
many friends is extended to the bereav-
ed husband in his sad affection.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
BEAVER BITS.

EDITOR TRIBUNE The cold weather and
snow drifts of the past few days have seriously
interfered with our mails; week before last
we received but one mail.
Our school is progressing finely and all seem
well satisfied with Mrs. Thompson's teaching
Rev. Towne of McCook has b.en holding
series OF meetings here. He closed his labors
for the time. last Sunday evening. And next
will be Rev. Meecham of wilsonville who will
preach to us in the near future. time not
known to the writer. Rev. Mason will preach
regularly every three weeks. His next ap-
pointment will be two weeks from last Sunday.
The ". E. Quarterly Conference for this Dis.
trict will be held at the Danbury school house
on the Fourth Saturday and Sunday of this
January. The Presiding Elder is expected to
be in attendance
An attempt is being made to make the Ly-
ceum again interesting. We took in the Dam
bury Lyceum, last Saturday night Found
full house-fulI to the utmost. The exercises
were good. Program complete. The singing
and the music by Johnson's string band hard
to beat.
On last Thursday evening, at the residence
OF b. +. Bradbury, Esq, q number OF our al
ways cheerful and happy people assembled
for good time The singing by Mrs. C. Fl.
Smith Miss Bradbury, Mrs. TOwnley and Mr..
Devoe, with Mrs. Smith as organist was good;
and there being lots of it. was appreciated.
Mrs. Bradbury's is the place to go to have u
way up time.
We learn indirectly that some parties east
of this place Is or 20 miles have lost heavily
in cattle by their dying in the last storm.
Cattle should have shelter and feed in such
weather.
Judson Remington had q valuable colt bad
ly injured by wire fence. Its entire recov-
cry is quite doubtful.
A very fine horse belonging to Mr.. B. Lehn
has been quite sick. Mr.. l.. lost a horse not
long since worth about $50.
Hamburger, Jan. IL, S5. BEAVER.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
A CARD.
BEAVER.
MCCOOK. January 9th. IssE

MCSoOhy jim, 1000
To Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN SANDERS -
The undersigned. Members of the McCook
Lodge, q. D.. A. F. g. A NJ, desire to express
to you our appreciation of your worth as citi-
zens and friends: and as Members of this
Lodge to extend to you our thanks for your
kindness, zeal and generosity in opening your
house and kindly caring for our guests on the
occasion of our first festival. December 18th,
1884, recognizing that to your efforts were
largely due the pleasure and success of that
gathering
Commenting you both to the kind offices of
all good people everywhere. we are in behalf
of the Members of this Lodge, your friends,
G. l.. LAWS, W. NJ, S. L. GREEN, S. w,
D. l.. KAY, Treas. w. W. FISHER, j. W.,
T. G.. Rees, Sec, A. J. WILEY, S. D.,
A. NJ. KELLY, j. D., JOHN ROXBY, Tyler.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
For 80 DAYS

Will sell Ash Extension Tables for
s1.OO per foot, Kitchen Safes for $50,
Carpets Boo. per I'D, WindmilIs way
down, Sewing Machines cheap for cash.
A large and complete stock of Furni-
ture Is per cent. cheaper than can be
sold by any other dealer
j. S. PHILLIPS, Tndlanola, Neb
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

D. p. Rogers of Fort Worth, Texas,
who sold horses in McCook, last season,
will ship choice lot of Texan mares
and mare colts, one and two years old,
to McCook, early in the spring All
the above stock are from Texan mares
and well breed horses. All parties who
purchased horses from Mr. Rogers, last
year, were pleased with his horses and
he will have no trouble in disposing of
his bunch in the spring
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

This country seems to be thoroughly
saturated with ambition Why even
jack rabbits are wont to dispute as to
speed with the monarchs of the road.
Jack holds his own for about three
quarters of mile, when the driver
opens the throttle a little wider, and
the feet quadruped goes the way of all
the ambitious.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
The masquerade carnival at the Pal

The masquerade carnival at the Pal
ace rink, Friday evening, called togeth-
err crowded house, both the skating
arena and the space devoted to specta-
tors being Internationally full-occupied.
Between 80 and Is couples were on the
foo and Judging from the receipts of the
evening, there must have been between
two and three hundred spectators pres
ent. Costumes varied widely in elegance
and character. from the beautiful white
fairies to the Eomely sons of Ham. The
air was redoleut with mirth and fun
sometimes rather hilarious, as one cir
cumstance seemed to be funnier than
another, but with few exceptions, all
was in good humor and in good taste.
The only thing that could have added
to the pleasure of most enjoyable even
ing, is music. A few of the young men
were little forgct!'ul in some of tn, ir
gyrations. which were intended to be
humorous, but happily no evil results
followed. The management are to be
congratulated on the success Of their ini-
tai carnival.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Eighteen thousand dollars have been
paid into the County Treasury within
the past two weeks. The opinion pre-
walls most generally thai the act making
taxes payable January LIST is working
a great hardship to taxpayers, espec-
tally as two year s taxes are made pay
able at once. Eighteen thousand dol
lars would make quite an item to our
merchants in this county at this i'm
portant juncture.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Rumors of brick blocks and river
bridges and grist mills and additions to
be land out and vacant places to be open
ed up and sundry and numerous i'm
provemcnts to be made and machine
shops to be projected and things like
are current The 100000 improve
ments of the past year will truly be Il
drop in the bucket in comparison with
the proposed and projected
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Some people don't know how to take
care of cattle. About six weeks ago,
we took a weak calf out Of the herd.
placed it in warm stable, and fed it up
in fue shape. The other night it died
from pure grief. thinking of the hard
time the calves outside were having
Ludell Settler.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

D. Guernsey lost 20 head of calves,
one night, during the late cold snap, by
smothenng. The little fellows huddled
together too closely, with the above re-
suit A gentleman at Alma is feeding
the. bunch which numbers about 500.
They were shipped in from Michigan.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to return our thanks to
Messrs. Frank Harris. Fred Harris,
George Chenery, W. E. Fry, Chas. Fish
err and +. L. McCracken for kindness
shown us in our late affection
CARL ROEsLER
HERMAN ROSELER
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Good fortune, like misfortune, fire.
quently turns the recipient brain, and
evil results follow. Such has been the
case with our townsmau. Stanta Rolla.
who recently received Request from
his native Poland. Stanta, in the ill.,
tensity of his ratification came near
being a candidate for celestial honors -
climbing the golden stairs. Another
monument.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

We don't all apprehend things
through the -ame glasses Bill Nye
has it .'that the mills of the gods grind
slowly, but they most generally get there
with both feet. :" With both heels up,
he might have added.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
FOR SALE.

Quarter section of land, timber and
water, 81 miles. and 37-acre parcel,
2 miles from McCoOk. Both decided.
Call on or address, EATON Bros,
q McCook, Neb
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

IF there is anyone on the fair bosom
of this footstool who needs the commits
Grafton of Deity. it is the ilI-natured
crank, who constantly assays to give ex-
preston to would be witticisms at the
expense of the feelings Of others.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

All the boys who are not railroad men
are quite unanimous in the opinion that
the most noticeable Improvement in the
Eating House under the new manage
ment is in the prices. The boys cant
stand the raise and are scattering to
the four winds.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

We have it that the Lincoln Land
Co. coutemplates making more improve
ments to their water works in the spring.
A brick engine house and more tanks
on the hill. The tanks will be put up
as soon as the weather will permit.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

The following persons became mem
bers of the Congregational Church, last
Sunday morning: Mrs Merrill, Mr. and
Mrs Root. Mr. and Mrs Moody, by let
ter; and Mrs. Lee, Nellie Lee and Lau.
ra Ferguson. by profession of faith.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
Tribune Job Department.

We take especial pride in our job
facilities, and now have in stock full
line of stationery of all kinds. Ball
programs, invitations, etc. And with
new type, presses, cutter, etc, we are
prepared t, do good work. Give us a
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

IF you want to drive good bargain
when you want a Heating Stoves, go to
Lyle Bros, where you can purchase a
heater from $500 up to $1,000.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

A sidewalk from Main TO Mcdowell
streets on the south side OF Dennisnn
street has been ordered built. See adv
elsewhere.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

At the City Bakery you will find the
largest and most delicious California
pears ever offered for sale in Met ook.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
Rooms for Rent.

have number of furnished rooms
in the Churchill House for rent. Call
at Colvin House. S. III. CoLvIN.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

j. d. Newton of Wallace, KANSAS.
will move part of his herd of brood
mares and thoroughbred Cleveland
Bay stallion to McCook soon. The
stallion will stand at Dunbar & New
tva' barn the coming season.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

An excellent quality Of sweet Michi-
gan cider at City Bakery. Also, a car
load of Apples which will be sold cheap
by the bushel.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

A Mason & Hamblin organ has been
ordered for use in the Grammar depart
ment of the public schools.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Stockmeu from the Willow were pref
ty well represented in town. Friday.
Proof making drawing quite number
hither.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Any person wishing t" invest about
1880 in good paying business will
please call at this office for information.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Carload of Roller Process Flour
from Superior Mills at from Soc. to
81 80 Der sack. WILCOX BROS.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Just arrived, at the City Bakery,
carload of the Cream and Fancy brands
of Grand Island Flour. Also, a supply
of corn meal.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

LosT-Between Wilcox Bros. store
and VIM. Crockford' 5 residence in West
McCook. a lady S purse, containing a
amount of money.-Finder please re-
turn to this office.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

We have it from Mr.. Farley that he
lost FIVE COWS and four calves during the
late "tantrum. The loss was among
stock that were being fed right along.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Carload of Choice Michigan Salt at
WILCOX Bros.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
Wonderful!

We do not know of any medicine that has gained
an equal popularity. in .uch q short time, for the
,nsta relief of coughs and IN the lungs as
BEGGS' CHERRY OUCH SYRUP. II Is mid and
pleasant 10 lake and win mt injure the defeats
ipfan sqrape bptles fret at s. Ls Green's aud
Jvhuspr spaidfuSt.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
Apples Z! Apples

| have IA fine lot OF assorted winter
apples for sale at very reasonable fig
ures. S Fl. COLvIN.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

The familiar face of Howard Manning.
of McCook, beamed in on us New Year
morning. Howard came to see-i,s
all of course. Republican City Topic.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

Tuesday evening marked the advent
Of the pay car on her monthly visit to
the railroad boys.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
Wilcox Bros. Sell

IS lbs. Standard GRADUATED Sugar
for 81. l4lJs Extra C Sugar for 81.
70 Bsrs White Russian Soap for 81.