The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-08-18

Hugh Thompson carries one of his eyes in
sling, as the result of getting mixed up in a
runaway, the other day.
Rev. A. w. Coffman and family came home
from their visit in the mountains, last evening
on No. e. Services on Sunday at usual hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hager, who recently removed
from eastern Nebraska to Indianola, we've the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. E. c. Burkett,
Monday of this week.
1t is reported that a severe wind storm visit
ed Culbertson, last evening, doing considera-
Bile damage to church and several business
houses. There are no particulars at this time
I. 0. Holcomb had the misfortune to break
a leg badly, this week. He was herding cattle
a few miles west of town, and while running
his horse after the battle, the animal fell on
his leg, producing a serious fracture
The second annual camp meeting of Waun-
eta camp meeting association will be held at
Wauneta, Nebraska, August 18th to 18th, in
elusive. Invitation is to whosoever will, and
a refreshing time for mind and body is prom
ised to all.
The Independents of Red Willow county
will be the first, this year, to shy their caster
in the political arena. At the county central
committee meeting held in Indianola, yester-
day, it was decided to held their county con-
vention in Indianola on Saturday, September
second. There was full attendance from the
western precincts of the county.
Quite company of town folks repaired to
w. S. Fitch's grove, few miles southwest of
the city, yesterday afternoon, fully equipped to
enjoy picnic. Some were frightened home,
however, by the approaching rain storm;
while the residue braved the resonant and
liquid elements, invaded the NOW of Farmer
Fitch's barn, and there amidst the new-mown
hay spread feast fit for the gods. After the
snnihilation of the feast, which was swift and
comprehensive, the picnickers expeditiously
slumped homeward, all agreeing that they had
had high old time, you bet.
The store of ]. Albert Wells is now closed
and the work of invoicing is progressing. AS
soon as this is completed, which will perhaps
be tomorrow, the establishment will pass into
the hands of the new proprietor, Mr.. George
E. Thompson of Omaha, who is not an entire
stranger to our people. Mr.. Thompson is an
experienced merchant in both the wholesale
and retail lines, and will make an acceptable
addition to the business circles of our city.
THE TRIBUNE cordially welcomes him to
our midst. Mr. Wells expects in the near fu-
ture to retire from active business to new
home recently completed by him near New
York city.
Max Wayson had close call, last Saturday,
while driving gentleman from Plattsmouth,
Bennett Chiswlsser, and his young son, over
to Samuel Haney's farm in Frontier county
A few miles out they drove into storm and
the carriage was struck by lightning. Both
horses were knocked down and did not get up
for several minutes. The occupants of the
carriage were all more or less stunned; but
the boy was the only one hurt. His shoes were
literally torn to shreds, and long black and
blue mark, and considerable burn, on one of
his legs, remain to show where the bolt came
in contact with his person. 1t was lucky
escape all around, an experience none of them
wish to repeat.