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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
A Small GriSt.

The regular meeting of the city council
was held on Wednesday evening. AL
present but city clerk, NV. Eaton being
clerk pro tenn. Bills as follows allowed.
Lincoln Land Co., quarterly tax. .44I.66
Cole & Ebert, paint. Gem. fence, 1900
c. T. Brewer, cash advanced. 49,. 500
Report of City Engineer Meeker relat-
ing to Main avenue grade was read and
placed on file.
An ordinance relating to the organiza-
ton of the McCook fire department was
laid over until next regular meeting.
Council agreed to pay $50 to help de-
fray the expenses of a delegation from
the McCook department to the meeting
of the state fremen's association at Beat
rice, Jan. 10Th, 1894. Adjourned.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

A good deal of this agitation about
McCook's lack of fire protection is non
sense simon-pure. This city is as well, if
not better, provided with apparatus than
most Nebraska cities of Jul population.
For a non-paid department we have had
fair results from the department since its
first organization eight or nine years ago.
It's a falsehood and an injustice to at
tempt to promulgate the idea that our
fire protection is SO worthless and made
quate. 1t may be true, however, that the
fire department can be improved, even
with the means at command of the city
authorities, but let us have less of this
silly, cheap and sensational clap-trar
about McCook being without protection
against fire. It's a libelous fake.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
The New C. A. r. Officers.

At the regular meeting Of J. Z. Barnes
post No. 2o7, G. A. R., held in their hall
OF Thursday evening, December 2rst the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
A. P. Sharp, Commander.
w. S. Fitch, Senior Vice Commander.
G. w. Starr, Junior Vice Commander.
H. H. Berry, Chaplain.
Sidney Dodge, Adjutant.
J. A. Wilcox, Quarter1naster.
l.. ]. Holt, Officer of the Day.
Thomas Bennett, Surgeon.
A. J. Fenimore, Officer of the Guard.
Hugh Healthier, Inside Guard.
&c. Predmore. Quartermaster's Serg't.
Thomas Bennett was elected delegate
to the department encampment. w. S.
Fitch is alternate.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
RELIGIOUS MATTERS.


Regular Baptist services mex Sunday,
morning and evening.
Regular Episcopal services in Masonic
hall, morning and evening. The Sunday
school at ten.
Holy Innocents' Day was celebrated
by the Episcopal Sunday school in the
Masonic hall on Thursday afternoon with
appropriate ceremony. Santa Claus re-
membered everybody.
In the various churches, Sunday Christ
mas thoughts and topics came from the
several pulpits. Special music was rem
dered by the choirs. All Of which was
quite an appropriate preparation for the
day of ''peace on earth good will to men"
that followed.
WATCH MEErING-The regular even
ing service of the Episcopal church, next
Sunday, will be held at II O'Clock instead
of 7:3o, in Masonic hall. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all to come and
think of the dying year and take courage
for the new.
Do not forget that Eli Perkins is to be
here, next month, the 23d. If you have
never heard this world famous humorist
you should not neglect this opportunity.
Of course those who have heard him will
be delighted by the prospect of hearing
him again. Remember the date, Jan. 70,
The Christmas exercises of the Baptist
School for Bible Study passed off in the
usual orderly manner. Sunday morning
the school devoted a very interesting half
hour to the study of the special lesson,
"The Birth of Christ" after which Supt.
Watson presented the scholars of the diff
ferent grades with suitable books. The
Progressive grade received copies of
Drummond's famous address. Glove: The
Supreme Gift" The intermediate grade
scholars 'How to Become a Christian"
by Lyman Abbott, and the primary folks
received illustrated booklets. The teach
ers were each remembered in a suitable
manner.
The stereopticon exhibition, Monday
evening, was without doubt the choicest
collection of views, illustrative of the
life of Christ, ever shown in this city.
They came from Boston and were mostly
photographs of famous paintings by eel
ebrated painters. The last one shown,
"The Boy Head of Christ in the Temple"
by Hoffman, held the audience SPELL
bound. The entire collection was not
only very interesting and in the highest
sense artistic, but as an educational fac
tor in picturing to the scholars the events
they had just been studying, it was of
great benefit. Mr.. McBride's lecture was
in keeping with the rest of the entertain
ment. The thanks of the school are due
Bert Beyrer and his assistant, Harry
Chaplin, for the very able manner in
which they operated the lantern.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Miss Grace Cummings was the object
of a very happy surprise party, Tuesday
evening of this week, at the home of Mr..
Tom Wilkinson, in which the following
young friends participated: Misses Grace
and Gertie Bomgardner, Pearl Brewer,
Maggie Etter, Della Johnston, Norma
Noble, Halle Bomgardner, Mabel Jordan,
Aimee Strasser; Messrs. Charles Heber,
Glenn Carruth, Charles Mcconnell, Will
Brown, Will Walters, Arthur Douglass,
Arthur Wood Elmer Kay.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
CHRISTMAS O~BSERVANCES.

Christmas day was generally and quite
strictly observed by the business men of
the city, as we'll as by the churches of
McCook. In the churches no effort at
display or elaborate decoration was at
tempted, but suitable and enjoyable COM
memorative services and exercises were
held, which were largely attended and
keenly appreciated.
THE METHODIST cHURCH
Was crowded to overlooking, and many
failed to gain an entrance, Monday even
ing, when the children of that Sunday
school presented that interesting cantata
entitled, "Santa Claus Troubles" or a
"Bundle of Sticks" Will Beyrer imper-
sonated the genial Santa Claus, and with
the presents and sweetmeats distributed,
the children had a delightful time alto
gether. And the children of larger
growth seemed to enjoy the occasion with
equal keenness, it may be added.
THE BAPTISTS
Provided a very interesting entertain
ment at the Lutheran church, Monday
evening, in the form of a stereopticon
show and lecture on the various views
exhibited by Rev. D. L. Mcbride. The
views illustrated the salient features of
the life of Christ which the Sunday school
has been specially studying for several
months past. 1t was a most interesting
affair. At the close the children of the
| school were given a treat.
AT ST. PATRICK'S
| Three masses were held on Christmas
morning, at s, 9 and 1890. The altar
was beautifully and appropriately decor
ated for the occasion.
Rev. D. L. McBride's parisliioners and
friends remembered him nicely in the
gift of an easy chair and a set of dining
room chairs.
Supt. Watson received an elegantly
bound volume of Millions Paradise Lost,
from the Baptist Sunday school The
illustrations were after the matches
Gustave Dore.
Rev. Frank Durant of the Episcopal
| church was handsomely remembered by
his parishioners and many friends in the
CITY, Xmas, in the substantial form of a
we'll filled purse.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

that after the first few days the child
himself may be brought to recall and re-
peat former lessons by pictures or OBJ
jects, then I keep them constantly before
him; for example, after teaching him
the word boy" never let the word
out of his sight until l am sure he knows
it, both the printed and written word
must be there. Every day / add new
words, and change their positions every
day, reviewing the words already learned.
After a dozen words have been learned
I drop from the board the first words,
using them III the written stories. One
thing must be guarded against, the ex-
elusive use of the written word. l find
at the end of a month of school that /
have pupils who can read much more
readily from the board the written lesson
than the printed lesson in the book,
therefore l give them the printed word
first, then the written one, then require
him to hunt on the book or chart all
words of the same kind before showing
him how to write it.
OF late l am not an %innovator, and
when I find that work can be success
fully done in one way, I am slow to
adopt anything new, yet, in order to in
troduce variety and keep up interest, l
often try everything within reach, and
seldom conduct two days exercises ex-
actly alike. l often find in this way
something valuable, especially in NUM-
Der work. In this l use no one method
exclusively, but parts of many, or one
method day and another the next.
Numbers by sight to ten, and then their
values come first, after which combina-
nations may be taught in a thousand
ways. We do not always give a child
credit for what he can do. We find some
dull ones, who seem incapable of grasp
ing the simplest facts unless clothed in
the most alluring forms, therefore our
colored sticks. charts, beans, shoe pegs,
etc. Bat the bright mes will very soon
tire of the old and demand something
new, which you must give them, or they
will amuse themselves in their own way.
For this class l arrange numbers in puz-
zles, OF give them cards with figures on,
telling them to make them into tables in
every possible way. For busy work 1
also teach them to make figures as far as
LOCO. You do not realize how hard
they will work when they think they
are doing something. If told to play
with sticks, or anything else, without
some definite end to be realized, they
soon tire of it.
1 suppose it is our aim to do what we
can carrying out our metaphor) to make
the promising plant of youth a healthy
tree, by careful pruning, watering and
cultivation, not one with leaves only,
but like the orange tree, with fragrant
blossoms and luscious fruit some bearing
sixty and some an hundred fold.
NJ. J. CORDIAL.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
McCook, Neb., Dec. 8, 1898.
Two South McCook Events.

Sunday afternoon at residence of the
brides parents in South McCook, Squire
Berry united in marriage Andrew Ibson
of Minden and Laura Mahana Of South
McCook.
Monday morning, Squire Berry spoke
the words which made Robert w. Forrom
of Stockville and Mary Stalldard Of
South McCook husband and wife.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
NOTICE..

Having purchased the stock and jew
elry business of Frank Carruth & Son, !
wish to that 1 will continue the
business in the same stand, and will at
all times carry a fine assortment of the
best goods in the market, which will be
sold at prices that are right. The high
standard reputation of the firm for the
last ~ years will be fully maintained in
the future, and by ~fair-dealing I hope to
merit a liberal portion of your patronage,
Yours Respectfully,
CHAs. A. LEACH, Jeweler.
McCook Neh Dec s 1907
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Speaking of the warfare now progressing
among the gamblers, a gentleman who is
posted stated: "That man Ellis is fighter
and will give the other fellows a world of
trouble in the meantime, but he talks too
much, and lacks smoothness. He will be
the under dog, however, and in the end
they will chew him up. This fight, too,
will have a bearing on the spring cleo
ton" Sick 'em.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
Notice.

To you and your friends that wish new
hair grown on bald heads. Call on D. J.
Smith, as he will guarantee to grow new
hair on bald heads on any person that
has been bald from to 80 years, for $50
to $500. P. She will sell you the med
icine for $50, with full instructions how
to use it. All consultations strictly con
fdential. DEvIER J. SMITH,
McCook, Nebraska.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Culbertson is preparing to commence
suit for the recovery of the SIS, 900 irriga-
ton bonds voted by them a year or two
since to aid in the construction of the
Frenchman valley ditch, which is still in
an incomplete state.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Mrs. Mullen is planning to make a 2
story, S-room addition to her dwelling on
corner of Marshall and Dearborn streets,
thus giving her a I2-room property in
which she will open a boarding house.
Her lease on the McEntee hotel expires
in a month or two.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Times never become so hard that they
interfere with the consumption OF 1iquors
and tobaccos. In 1893 the sum of ST.
Gal ,eos,46o were spent for these two
items alone. r
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The second promenade concert of Rel
zenstein's orchestra, held in the opera
house, Christmas evening, was quite a
brilliant affair and was largely attended.
The programme of music rendered was
unusually fine and inspiring. A delight
full dance closed the evenings pleasure.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The A. o. U. w. band, which by the
way seemsto be ever ready to lend its
efforts to every public occasion, a fact
that is greatly appreciated by our people,
marched over the city, Christmas day,
and played a number of selections at
various points.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Trenches are being dug for additional
water mains for West McCook. This part
of the city ought to take on quite a fine
healthy growth in the spring on account
of the advent of the water works.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The cash in the city treasury is very
low on account of slowness with which
taxes are being paid just nova condi-
ton largely due to the close times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Mr.. Stalldard of South McCook was so
disorganized by the festivities attendant
upon the marriage of his daughter on
Christmas morning, that he had to repose
in the bosom of the municipal jug over
night to regain his customary composure
and sobriety.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

You can get a Story & Clark organ
until January first at about your own
price. Call at H. P. S%utton's, the jeweler.
This make was given first prize at Chi
cago, Columbian Exposition, 1898.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The Christmas display made by the B.
& M. meat market was something that
would have been highly creditab1e in a
city of the first class, and caused many
complimentary remarks to be uttered.
Mr.. Wilcox is running a frst-class mar
ket in Al style-if anybody asks you.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The contract for carrying the Banks
ville-McCook mail has been granted to
w. B. Catching of London, Kentucky, to
take effect on July Ist, 1894. It seems
that most of Nebraska's star routes have
been secured by outside parties. They
will doubtless seek profit in sub-letting
these contracts.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Mrs. Kennedy of Gerver precinct died
last Friday, and was buried in Fair
view cemetery, Valley Grange precinct,
Sunday. She was in her S3rd year, and
a dear old woman who will be missed in
that community greatly.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Divine wrath was visited upon Ananias
of old for the sin of lying, but the old
gentleman left a numerous progeny that
have continued to multiply in numbers
even unto this day, all intent upon main
tanning the family rep.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

In order to reduce my stock of organs,
l will until January first, close out this
line at prices that defy competition.
H. P. SUTTON, Jeweler.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
D. J. S.

The Wonderful Wonder Of the World
has reached the top round Of the ladder
of success in the short time it has been
used, and many bald heads are already
taking on nice coats of hair. Call on D
J. Smith at McCook for particulars and
terms
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
Fine Printing.

We make a specially of fine job print
ing. Our samples of fashionable and ele-
CANT stationery for invitations, programs.
etc, is not excelled in Nebraska.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Ole Landgren. the major domo of the
club, was very substantially remembered
by the members of the McCook club on
Christmas.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Deacon Morlan is becoming quite a
professional cyclist. He rode his Column
bia up from Indianola, a few days since.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

1t has come to be an expensive thing
to run for Office in Red Willow county.
After the legitimate campaign expenses
are paid and the "blood-money" is suck
ed the average candidates pocket must
feel lonesome.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The December reports of the First Ma
tional and the Farmers and Merchants
banks, showing the excellent condition
of those establishments, appear in this
;cc,,e
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Chimerical schemes look we'll enough
on paper, but practical business projects
count with conservative, safe men.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

THE TRIBUNE wishes its readers the
compliments of this gladstone season.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

$4,000 Story & Clark organ for 5000
cash. Used only two months. At
SUrToN's, The Leading Jeweler.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Dress or negligee. Large line of sam
pies to select from. We take your meas
ure and guarantee fit and prices.
FAMOUS CLOTHING Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Billiard of Palisade
spent Christmas with their children Ii
Omaha. He returned on Tuesday night,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

A business-like investigation of the
canning factory project will very likely
reveal its impracticability as a paying
enterprise. The question of railroad rates
alone is a serious barrier to its success.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

A number of our merchants report the
Xmas rush, last Saturday, as unprece-
dented.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

George ]. Burgess has moved to north
Madison venue this week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

A chapter of the Eastern Star was OF
ganized by McCook Masons. last night
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29
For Sale.

The large wooden tank of The McCook
Water Works is for sale. For particulars
inquire of c. H. MEEKER.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

John Harlan OF the Cambridge Kaleid'
oscope spent a few hours with us, last
night.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The Farmers and Merchants bank CASH
ed the December city school warrants at
their face value, although there are no
funds in the city treasury to meet them
at present.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The Ladies of the Maccabees initiated
eleven new members, last night And
still we wonder at crime
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

No man should become toe religious(?
to be able to carr an honest living.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

A daughter was born to Mrs. G. Wey
eneth on Tuesday evening.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

LIVE P1GEoNs-Cash paid for Liv
Pigeons. Enquire of A. G. Bump.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Treasurer Henton was at commercial
headquarters. Wednesday.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Banker Harden of Stratton was in til
city, last night, on business.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

The days have commenced to lengthen
and the cold to strengthen.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Miss Josie Bantham and sister arrived
in the city on No. S, last evening.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Mrs. A. J. Beecher came in from Lin
coin, last night, on a visit to relatives in
our city.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Have your good resolutions on tap.
The new year corneth.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

~HoUsE For SALE-Terms easy
Apply to w. H. Davis.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

Rev. Frank Durant of the Episcopal
church was handsomely remembered by
his parishioners and many friends in the
CITY, Xmas, in the substantial form of a
we'll filled purse.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-29

They returned home last night. And we
are happy to state the operations per-
formed promise to restore the member
to its complete health and usefulness.
PERRY JONES, who is now located a
few miles from Pond Creek station in the
Oklahoma territory, is up in Red Willow
county, this week, visiting relatives and
friends, and on a little business. He has
a good farm down in the territory, andis
pleased with that country and his future
prospects.
Regular morning services at the NJ. E.
church, next Sunday. At night an old
fashioned watch meeting will be held
commencing at 1880 and continuing till
the new year dawns. On Monday even
ing a series of special meetings will open.
The pastor will be assisted by Rev. Clay
Cox during these meetings.
PROF. VALENTINE addressed the state
teachers association al Lincoln, Wednes-
day evening, on the Lantern" He took
down the lantern owned by the McCook
public schools with which to illustrate
his address on the subject dear to his
heart, and Bert Beyrer and Harry Chaplin
went along to operate the lantern. And
we wager it was one ofthe most interest
! ing features of the entire programme.