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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
1T proved ON HIS MIND
And II. n. Alderman Took His
Own Life.

Word was brought to the city, late
Sunday night, that H. H. Alderman, a
farmer living about I3 miles southeast of
the city, had shot and killed himself,
Sunday afternoon, at about three O'Clock.
The circumstances leading up to the COM
mission of this terrible deed are of unus-
ual sadness and pathos. 1t appears that
the deceased had a horse afflicted with
the CHAMBERS. The diseased animal was
being doctored by a hired man, a Swede
whose name we have not been able to
learn. The Swede contracted the disease
from the horse and died on last Friday
night. He was buried on the day follow
ing, together with everything thought
to be contaminated. This sad death, and
the fear that other persons or animals
might become victims of the loathsome
malady, doubtless so preyed on the I'M
fortunate mans mind as to cause him to
take his own life. 1t is one of the sad
dest tragedies in Red Willow county's
history. The deceased is thought to
have been in fair circumstances, having
some money, we understand, in a Nc
Cook bank. 1t is stated that he was
comparatively a recent settler. A wife
and a brother are left to mourn his un-
happy death. The remains were buried
in a neighboring burial ground, Monday.
The deceased was a young man, per-
haps not much over 80 years of age. He
formerly lived in Livingston county, Ill
inois. He moved to Gerver precinct,
this county, about a year ago.
Commissioners Ryan and Graham and
County Attorney Dodge were at the
Alderman place, on last Friday, arrang-
ing for the nursing and keeping of the
sick Swede, who died the same night.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
in Grain.

An observing farmer has been talking
about the shrinkage in grain. He says:
quarts to the bushel in six months from
ordinary threshing under the most favor
able circumstances, hence it follows that
ed, is the same as IS cents six months
later-money worth 7 per cent. One
hundred bushels of corn asst comes from
eighty when seasoned; thus so cents in
November is the same as 40 cents in
March" On corn the law takes loss in
weight into account, and up to January I,
Is pounds must be given for a bushel.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
Have You Ever Stopped to Think

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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The 100 banks in Nebraska lave it i'll
their power to set in motion the business
wheels of this great commonwealth
which have been clogged by the fnan-
cial congestion. The sooner they cease
boarding money and return it to the
channels of trade by re-depositing in the
reserve cities of Omaha and Lincoln the
better. With such crops and evidences
of prosperity on all sides, country bank
ers should think over this suggestion and
act promptly.-Nebraska Farmer.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
Profitable Farming.

c. H. Meeker gives us the following
idea of the profits of scientific irrigation.
This season his tenant on the farm south
ofthe river irrigated a 4-acree truck gar.
den patch. Cabbage, tomatoes, sweet
potatoes, beans, peas, melons, ETC., were
planted. Already Mr.. Meeker has re-
ceived as his one-third interest in the
sale of produce from the tract $226.15,
and he informs that there is enough un-
sold produce on the place to swell the
gross receipts fIom those four acres to
500. In addition there was a 47-acre
patch of corn on his place, from which
they have cribbed 5000 bushels of corn.
These are certainly very encouraging fig
ures for the friends of irrigation.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The masquerade ball in the opera
house, Tuesday night, is described as
a pronounced success in every particular.
There were between forty and fifty per-
sons present from home and Holdrege en-
masque, besides many who were merely
spectators of the amusement. There
were quite a number Of handsome cos
tunes and no end of the comical. Prof.
Reizenstein made merry the dancers
hearts and light their feet. There were
"dead loads" of fun, and a very enjoya-
bic time throughout. But, oh, what a
difference in the morning, latter the
ball was over"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The following poetic appeal won for
its author, the editor of the Rocky Noun
tain Celt, the prize of $1,000 offered for
the best appeal poem to subscribers to
pay up their subscriptions: Lives of
poor men often remind US honest men
won't stand no chance; the more we work
there grows behind US bigger patches on
our pants. On our pants, once new and
glossy, now are stripes of different hue,
all because subscribers 1inger and don't
pay up what is due. Then let us be up
and doing; send in your mite, however
small, or when the snow of winter strikes,
we shall have no pants at ALL"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Miss Julia Vineyards art opening in
room No. } at the Commercial hotel,
yesterday and to-day, was well attended,
encouragingly patronized, and withal a
fairly gratifying success. Many merito-
rious articles in painting, drawn work
ETC., were exhibited and the sale of quite
a number effected, besides the receipt OF
orders for future delivery.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The Independent Enterprise, perhaps
u~nwittingly, fell into error, last week, in
its reference to the Electric Light Com
pany's franchise. The company holds a
franchise for t%wenty-one years, instead
of for five years. However, the city's
contract with the company for street
lighting, we believe, does expire some
time next spring. Also the city's lease
of the hall in rear of the First National
bank for Jail, fire and general municipal
purposes. And doubtless these and other
stirring elements will conspire to make
the coming spring election what Colonel
Mitchell of the Courier would be happy
to tag as a Campaign of education"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
The PUBLIC

The teachers will entertain their guests
of the Red Willow county educational
association at the hotels, tomorrow.
Lantern class exercises for the third
fourth and fifth grades were held il. the
east ward assembly, Wednesday evening.
State Superintendent Cloudy is expect
ed to be in McCook, December Sth, to
visit one of Nebraska's model public
schools.
The school library, which was recently
quite largely increased, now occupies
quarters ofits own in the north hall Of
the high school.
A neatly typewriter copy has been
made of the list of books in the school
library, and hangs against the wall con.
v~enient for reference.
The South McCook school house has
been partitioned off into two rooms to
better accommodate the So or 90 pupils
that attend that school from that part Of
the city.
A few changes in the disposition of the
teacher corps went into effect, Monday:
Mr.. Yont from west ward to east ward.
Mr.. Fowler from east ward to South Nc
Cook. Mr.. Whitaker from South Nc
Cook to west ward.
The Red Willow county educational
association will hold two interesting ses-
sions in our city, tomorrow. Go up to
the east ward building and enjoy them.
The meeting will conclude with a public
entertainment of an interesting character
in the evening.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Since the hired man of the Times-Dem
ocrat has proven(G by all the gods, both
great and small, that it is the only news
paper in McCook, perhaps the rest of us
had as we'll move out. But then, it is
lust probable that the hired man has
been ~efervescing through his tile. May
be he is mistaken. THE TRIBUNE will
remain just this one week in order to
gain the benefit of the doubt. In the
meantime we recommend that Pete Sc
cure the services of a doctor and his
stomach pump and have some of that
wind removed, or a little s%uperauous
water let out of his dome Of thought.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
THE CHURCHES.

Episcopal services will be conducted
in Trenton, next Sunday evening, by
Rev. Durant.
Regular morning and evening services
by Rev. d. L. Mcbride in the Lutheran
church on next Sunday.
Rev. Potter of Kearney, who is held in
high regard by the Episcopal folks here,
is looked for on next Sunday.
The regular services Of the Episcopal
church, next Sunday, in the Masonic
hall. Sunday school at II O'Clock.
The ladies Of the Baptist church are
preparing to give a Worlds Fair social,
December 18th. The place will be given
later.
Rev. E. L. Ely of Red Cloud will
preach in the Congregational church on
next Sunday morning and evening at the
usual hours. All are invited.
Union Thanksgiving services will he
held this year in the Lutheran church,
next Thursday morning, November goth.
Rev. Frank Durant of the Episcopal
church will deliver the 1t is
expected to commence services a half
hour earlier than usual, at 1870 O'Clock.
Usual services in the Methodist church
on next Sunday. In the morning Rev.
Coffman will preach a to church
members. In the evening he will adj
dress himself to the young people. Ep-
worth and Junior leagues will meet at
the usual hours. A general invitation is
extended to these services.
CHRISTIAN Observation-Disclosures
service. Howard Finity, leader. Scrip
ture topic, Psalms oS:Ie, e2:I-5. Sunday
evening at $50 in the Lutheran church.
Everyone, young and old, are cordially
invited to this service. Come out and
imbibe some of the enthusiasm of young
christians; its catching. The members
of the social committee at the door will
welcome you.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
Street Commissioner Spotts and hi

Street Commissioner Spotts and his
assistant, c. P. Viland, have been look
ing over the flues in the business portion
of the city, and reports finding some of
them in a more or less unsafe condition.
The season of high winds and cold wealth
Grand consequently when stoves and
heaters are run to the limits here and
the danger from fire has correspondingly
increased. Look well to your hues.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Colonel Peterson is now looking for
new worlds to conquer. Having in his
fruitful imagination placed the temporal
and political affairs of Red Willow county
at his feet, he now rushes in where an
gels fear to tread, and undertakes to die
tate in local religious affairs. But Pete
will discover, before the completion of
his last contract, that his Pegasus has
an abnorn1ally large pair of ears.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

4 representative Of the state under
writer's association has been in the city.
this week, and since the improvements
about completed in McCook's fire pro
lection, it is probable that the insurance
rates may be reduced somewhat. Such
a move is greatly to be desired as the
rates are now quite burdensome. The
new standpipe will largely increase the
efficiency Of our fire department.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Down in Adams county an effort is be
ing made tohave the moneyaccumulated
in the sinking funds of hat county loan
ed out to individuals, instead Of letting
the money remain in the banks. This
change is favored by some in the hope Of
receiving greater interest for the county.
There are arguments for and against the
nropocitior
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

When it comes to bright, catchy and
timely advertising, the enterprising mer-
chants of McCook, Nebraska, are strictly
in it, as the columns of The TRIBUNE
of hat city will demonstrate; and every
one remarks that McCook is a good bus
mess town.-Nebraska Trade Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
Chief Seavey of Omaha wants the

Chief Seavey of Omaha wants the
marshals and chiefs of police of towns of
over 1000 population to organize them
selves into a state association for the pur-
pose of better fighting the criminals of
Nebraska. He has called a meeting of
these officers to be held in Omaha, Dec.
18th for this purpose. Over a hundred
Nebraska towns are embraced in the call.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The Lutheran church was crowded on
Monday night to hear Rev. M. A. Hamp-
ton of Lincoln deliver his lecture on the
subject, ''The Marriage Ceremony" 1t
is universally conceded by the many in
attendance that the lecture was thorough
" excellent in subject matter and in the
style of delivery. The gentleman has a
lecture we'll worth a hearing at any place
he NAV visit.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Bob Ingersoll says: "There was a time
when 1 was not, after hat 1 was, now 1
am, and it may be that it is no more
wonderful that 1 shall continue forever,
now that I have a start, than it was that
l should be in"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Upon the representation of his wife
and son, Hiram Cooley Of matrimonial
fame, was taken before the board of in
sanity at Indianola, Monday, for exami-
nation. The board discharged him and
he returned home, Tuesday night. Hi
ram is perhaps a little giddy Oh the
question of marriage.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Thompson & Co. moved into the 40.
wv. building, Wednesday. They now
occupy the west room on Dennison street,
and have about as comfortable quarters
as any one could desire.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Everett Moore of Red Willow, Billy
Carroll and Evan Hardin bought a fine
Poland China hog each at Frank Davis
sale at this place on last Saturday, says
the Cambridge kaleidoscope.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

This week, c. w. Minniear sold his
barber shop and business to the Messrs.
Smith of Holdrege and Tint of Bertrand.
The new proprietors took possession on
Thursday morning. Mr.. Minniear will
shortly go to California. His sale and
change of location being made impera-
tive by the failing health of his wife.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

District Judge Welty has cancelled the
December term of court, and none will
be held until some time next spring.
Why he did SO we have not been inform
ed, but it will be some disappointment to
agood many people who have business
before the court.-Hayes Centre Repub-
1icat1
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Will Lawson has purchased the Frank
Preston nursery farm on the south side.
MI. Preston and family will shortly leave
for California, where they expect to make
their future home. We wish him success
in his venture. Mr.. Lawson thus comes
into possession of one of the finest little
farms well titled in the county.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

This week George E. Thompson NOV
ed his entire stock of goods to the north
room of the Phillips-Meeker building,
and the south room is vacant for the
present. By the by, there is a fine bust
ness opening for the right man.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Co1vin & Beggs have just recently
closed the sale of the S. Knudson farm,
the west half of the west half of 1I-I-29,
to Nathan Denny of Herman, Nebraska,
for the sum of $1,000.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Fowler Wilcox is having the Stewart
building, just north of his present stand,
fitted up i'll fine shape for his occupancy.
He may not get into his new quarters
until the first of the year, however, when
his present lease expires.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Frank Everist of McCook was in town
on Saturday. While he was defeated for
commissioner at the late election, yet he
feels good over the election of the balance
of the county ticket and the cheering
news Of republican gains everywhere
Cambridge kaleidoscope.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The latest fad is a poverty sociable.
Every woman must wear a calico dress,
and every man his old clothes. In addi-
ton, each one is fined twenty-five cents
if he or she does not have a patch on his
or her clothing, and a prize is given to
the one wearing the poorest garment.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Word has been received from A. w.
Corey to the effect that his father had
died within a week of their arrival in
California, having taken cold on the way
over the range.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

You can get a Story & Clark organ
until January first at about YOU OWL
price. Call at H. P. Sutton's, the jeweler.
This make was given first prize at Chi
g Columbian Exposition 1898.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Postmaster Troth continues to lick
stamps with neatness and dispatch not
w~ithstanding the many patriotic demo
Gratis standing around with their tongues
hanging out.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
Come Down., d

The city dailies now reach McCook ii
hours after being printed. There is a
good opening in McCook for a lively lit
tie daily now, and it wouldn't take much
encouragement to induce us to go down
there and start one.-Hayes Centre Re
p,,h1;cou
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

An irate citizen registers a kick at this
Office, this week, against the practice of
some thoughtless people of dumping red
hot ashes into the alleys and streets, es-
pecially On windy days. It is a danger
Gus practice and should not be continued.
Misfortune to someone is very liable to
result,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

In order to reduce my stock of organs,
1 will until January first, close out this
line at prices that defy competition.
H. P. SUTTON, Jeweler.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

A married lady was heard to remark,
yesterday, that she had to go home and
sew OF a democratic badge for her hus-
band. On inquiry as what the badge was
she replied, "a patch on the seat of his
trousers" needed for sitting around look
ing for work.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

David Keithley is moving to McCook.
We wish them good luck, and hate to lose
them from among us.-Fandon cores
pondence Stockville Republican.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The Methodist brethren held their first
quarterly meeting, Monday evening. The
report shows this quarter to be the best
the church has ever had, twenty-three
new members being added to the church,
and everything else being in a gratifying
condition
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The finishing touches have about all
been added to the new standpipe, the
difficulties corrected, and water will in a
day OF two be pumped into the same. 1t
is a highly creditable addition to Nc
Cooks water system.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Coupled with the rumors of the posi-
Bile removal of city headquarters in the
spring comes the old-timer that the post
Office will be carted down Main avenue
in the not distant future. Evidently there
are some amusing and swift times ahead.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24
LOOK HERE
At the Bargains offered
You at the
C. @. D. GROCERY.

16 lbs graduated Sugar. ....-..... $40
I sack, Our Best, high patent -four. 100
2 cans of Tomatoes. ............ rs
I can of Sugar Corn. ...........-. 10
; quarts of C~ranberries ..-....-. rs
I pound best uncolored Japan Tea a
I pound best Tea Siftings rs
I pound evaporated Raspberries. .29
I pound evaporated Apricots. ...... 10
I pound evaporated Peaches. rs
s pounds Sweet Potatoes. ....... .25
I 1b. SAVERS Cream Baking Powder 20
2 lbs. best Mocha and Java Coffee rs
, lbs choice " " " " 100
I gallon Chocolate Cream Syrup. As
I gallon best New Orleans Molasses rs
J. W. McKENNA,
Proprietor
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Wise business men are selecting desir-
able locations early for their Christmas
advertisements. The early. bird secures
the choicest spaces, always.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Under the new order Viland will have
to do the street sprinkling, dog killing,
sidewalk and crossing repairing, etc, all
alone, and McManigalboth day and night
police duty.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The South McCook children enjoyed E
vacation, part Of this week, while the
alterations were made in that schoo.
building.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Prof. Yont of the high school now takes
allopathic doses of exercise on a new high
grade bicycle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Quite a snowfall, Tuesday night, west
of us, coming this way as far as Haigler,
where there was a fall of about inches.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The free and unlimited coinage of snow
would go a long way, at this juncture, tc
restore public confidence.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

We are prepared to receipt you on your
subscription to THE TRIBUNE. Don't
forget US when you have a dollar or two
TO snare.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The collection department Of II. H.
Berry's business is being looked after by
Mike Reiswick, just now.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

In the language of Colonel Merwin fly
paper is being withdrawn from active
circulation.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Persons having sewing machines to
tune will do we'll to consult Colonel Eas-
terday, specialist, while it is yet to-day.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

J. F. Helms new barn is about COM
plete. 1t is one of the finest in the coun-
ty, commodious and convenient.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The Epworth league is practicing a
pantomime which will be put on the
boards at an early date.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

An engagement is open for a soprano,
in the Episcopal church. Write Rev.
Durant stating terms.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

The merchant after business will find
it advantageous to plant his advertise
ment now for the Xmas harvest.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

John Whitaker will shortly open up a
blacksmith shop in the carpenter shop,
corner of Dennison and Madison.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

Tom Richie, who lives northeast OF
the city, is bedfast with an attack OF
pneumonia.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

We are still modestly Gin the push
Please deposit it in your knowledge box
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

If present and early indications are to
be relied upon next springs municipal
election will be one Of the most rapid ii
our somewhat stirring history.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

There are a number of cases of chicken
pox in town, but no cases of small pox
as was enormously reported, first Of the
week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-11-24

1--WE have been told" says the Hast
ings Nebraskan, "That A. S. Campbell
still has an eye on the McCook land Office
and that that is the only portion Of his
anatomy which will ever adorn that
p1oce