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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Lower Rates Asked

The present dry weather has again
counties in the state which are said to
be classed in with the semi-arid region
where irrigation is needed to make
crops certainty. Not long since the
governor was called upon by a gentle
man living in the western part of the
state and the visitor mentioned the
probable need of relief for a certain por-
ton of the state in case agricultural
products failed this year as a crop.
Now it is reported that resident of an
other part of the extreme west has con-
suited the state board of transportation
with view to inducing the members to
give some of the extreme western coun-
ties very low rate on grain shipped
into those counties in order that those
having stock may be able to hold it
through the winter. This brings out
the fact that the roads did do this once
when there was crop failure and feed
for stock was difficult to get without
great expense, and no sooner did the
low rate 60 into effect than there was
wall from persons living in counties ad-
joining on the east, discrimination be-
ing the burden Of the cry. The report
comes to the state house that a petition
will soon be filed with the board of
transportation asking the members to
use whatever influence they may possess
in the interests of low rate on grain for
a certain number of counties in the
west
The secretaries Of the board do not
understand that they have any author
ity in the premises. If the roads desire
to enforce low rate the only question
which can come up before the board will
be the matter of unjust discrimination
Lincoln Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
The Herd Law.

This talk has brought out an idea from
Attorney General Hastings. He says that
if there are counties in the western part
of the state where irrigation alone will
insure agricultural success. and taking
this assertion to be true, remedy might
be had in the repeal of the state herd
law insofar as it applies to that part OF
the state west of the Iooth meridian,
the idea being to allow the country to
become grazing country. purpose for
which it was first used and to which it
is well adapted. 1t is not the plan
of the attorney general to give the
country wholly over to cattlemen, as
those who are now successfully irrigat-
ing land and are raising good crops
could continue to do SO and even in
crease their holdings by simply fencing
in the land to be used for agricultural
purposes.
In support of this plan is the state
ment of old settlers of certain counties
in the west who say that the first set
tiers depended solely upon the raising of
sheep, horses and cattle for a living.
They used the water of streams and every
season was the same to them whether
there was rain or not Later settlers
came in and commenced to farm and in
many places they have not found what
they expected. More recently irrigation
bitches have been constructed in many
counties along the western border and
good results are reported. Those who
favor the repeal of the herd law for the
section west of the tooth meridian and
the fencing of agricultural lands under
irrigation believe that it will not inter
fere with the development of irrigation,
but will permit that industry and also
the cattle industry to grow according to
the merits of each. There is a possibil-
ity that this will be one of the problems
for the next legislature to solve.-Lin-
coin Journal
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Institute Items.

Prof. Valentine delivered an interest
ing and instructive lecture before the
institute on both Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings of this week
Dean McBrien of the Wesleyan college
of Orleans will lecture to the teachers
tonight. 1t will be we'll worth hearing.
The Russian thistle was a topic of
discussion and explanation before the
institute, Wednesday, And the topic
was pretty generally covered.
Prof. c. A. Yont has been up from
Lincoln, this week, meeting his many
friends, and transacting little business
personal to himself, besides lettering
about the institute.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
The Little Folk.

Last Friday evening Mrs c. B. Rowell
gave delightful party to large company
of little folks, in honor of Master Clyde
and Burr Rowell, her two little nephews
from Hastings The little people had a
very happy time on the pretty lawn
about the Rowell home, and 1uxuriated
in the toothsome refreshments spread
thereon. The guests were: Lettie Knip-
pie, Roxy Cullen, Aggie, Nellie and
Rosie Elbert, Bessie Henderson, Waune-
ia Burnett, Ethel and Jessie Pope, Ida
Sirco1oumb, Bessie and Grace Rowell,
Robbie Knipple, Willie and Arthur Gull
len, Guy Burnett, Carl Noble and John
TAYLOR.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Aunt SaIly'S Say.
VALLEY GRANGE. IulY "a

VALLEY GRANGE, July "a, 1894.
The readers of THE TRIBUNE, es-
pecially the ladies, will remember an
article published two weeks ago. "Did
you ever see women in breeze, ''etc.
Certainly sir, and did you ever notice
low quickly she will pass to the other
side of the street to avoid the staring
faces and insinuating smiles of those
lovely beings called men sitting on the
railing in front of the Citizens bank?
She bows her head
She's been thinking "How mems
minds, without doubt, can be quickly
figured out" Have they mothers, sis
ters or wives? We only wish we could
say NO, and make them immovable
statues, what a lovely sight without any
breeze
Now we think it would be advisable to
save the expense of printers ink in pub
fishing such ridicule and donate it to
the city to help defray the expense OF
putting several strings of barb wire to
ornament that railing. AUNT SALLY
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
SOMETHING VERY INTERESTING
To the Head of the Family from the
McCook Mercantile Co.

The McCook Merchantile Co. has just
received full line of Hats and Caps, and
an excellent assortment of Mems and
Boys Clothing on which prices will be
made to suit the times. Also another
car load of that White Bread Hebron
Flour, which is as good as any 60 cent
-four sold in this locality, which they
will sell for rs cents: they guarantee this
flour; try it and be convinced of its good
qualities, and save so cents a hundred
on your -four.
Their prices on all goods are as low as
ever, and they still continue to defy
competition on prices.
The advice of all who know is, to do
your trading with McCook Mercantile
Co., if you wish to reduce your living
expenses these hard times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
The City Patriarchs.

There was a regular meeting of the
city council Monday evening, present
Councilmen Yarger, Sutton and Stein
metz and Clerk Wilcox, Yarger in the
chair.
A communication from +. S. Wilcox
relative to the Russian thistle was read.
And on motion the street commissioner
was instructed to hire or 10 men to ex-
terminate the thistle. within the city
limits
Clerk was instructed to notify the
mayor to issue proclamation calling
upon the citizens to exterminate the
Russian thistle about their premises.
F. A. Pennell made complaint against
{. H. Meeker for burning paper on the
lot in the rear of the postoffice. Same
was referred to the streets and alleys
committee, with instructions to act.
Adjourned to meet on Thursday even
ing.
At the adjourned session on Thursday
evening were present Mayor Kelley,
Councilmen Yarger, Sutton, Steinmetz,
Clerk Wilcox
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The seasons of go, 'o5 and "a will be
memorable for the spread of irrigation
ideas. These years will eventually prove
blessing to the trans-Missouri country
by forcing the people to realization of
the true climatic condition of the great
west. Hay, grain and potatoes will con-
tinue to be produced largely by dry
farming, but the time is coming when
no person will try to raise vegetables or
fruit without irrigation. Homes in the
valleys, by the aid of windmill irrigation,
will be surrounded by groves, orchards,
lawns and gardens. Even the up1ands,
when not too deep to water, will enjoy
the same advantages. And the absolute
certainty of an abundant supply of
vegetables and fruit when produced by
irrigation will make this country more
desirable for residences than the east
with its extemes of wet and dry. There
seems to prevail very erroneous ideas as
to the possibilities of irrigation and to
eAS SoPoSAe5 VI "AHuLLiiiSf Jul nilSdIIOu
agitation will educate the people, and
when they learn how easy it is to have
fruit and vegetables in quantities to
feed the pigs and enough left for the
family, the wide-awake fellows will
make the most of their opportunities. II
you expect to live in Nebraska, surround
your home and supply your table with
comforts luxuries-and cease to
camp on the prairie and board on hard
tack and eggs. If you think the above
picture overdrawn, give us call and we
will show you a practical example oi
what can be done-even this season, the
worst ever known-Oxeord Standard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Church Announcements.

Services in the Lutheran church, Sun
day morning by Elder Mcbride.
Morning subject at the Congregational
church, "The Message of Jesus" Even.
ing, Stealing"
Episcopal services by Rev. Durant
Sunday, in McConnell's hall. Morning
topic, "The Average Man" Evening
selected.
At the M. E. church, Sunday. July 2e
Preaching by the pastor at II a. m. and
8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Ep
worth league pm.
A. W. COFFMAN. Pastor
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The county commissioners of Perkins
county submitted, July I2th, a PROPOSE
ton to vote $4,000 in bonds to the Per
kins County Equitable Irrigation and
Power Company to aid in the construc-
ton of an irrigation canal to run from
Julesburg, Colo. through to Perkins
county. 1t will be about IS miles in
length. 1t is generally believed that the
bonds will carry and it is expected that
work on the ditch will be in full blast
by September I.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
A Memorable Time.

The social at the residence of J. A.
Goheen, few miles northeast of the
city, last Friday evening, was one of the
most pleasant aud profitable affairs ever
held in that neighborhood. There was
large attendance from the surrounding
country and goodly delegation was
present from the city. The long pro-
gramme given below was rendered, and
altogether it was memorable affair:
PROGRAMME.
Song by all.
Quotations from the Bible.
instrumental piece.
Defamation, "The ReInorse of Rum
seller" r"............... =. Elmer Gockley
Select Reading, First Sin" Belle Spry.
Defamation, Mothers Grip. ......
Dora Darlington
Duet, "Gipsy Countess.
...M Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Goheen
Defamation, Trust in Cod. '...Dell Pate
Quotation, by Scott. -. Sadie Mitchell
Duet. Myrtle Pate and Belle Spry
Defamation, "Help Each Other
Observation-Disclosures. Willie Shatter
Defamation. ............ Roy Goheen
Defamation, The Little FAIRY.
Allie Darlington
Defamation, "What Willie Learned
Me" ".................. Myrtle Show
MISCELLANEOUS.
Instrumental selection.
Dialogue, Hospitality. ..
Misses Johnson and Goheen, Messrs.
Cassian, Modrell and little girl
Defamation, 'Bridge-keepers Story"
............M Miss Hattie Brown
Duet. Sadie and May Mitchell
Defamation :. frankie Francis
Defamation, "Fisherman's Girl".
Observation-Disclosures May Mitchell
Defamation, "The Savior Calls YOU
..................... Myrtle Pate
Talk. k............. Mr. S. G. Goheen
Song by all.
March.
Ice cream and cake, lemonade.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The dime social given by the gentle
men of the Congregational church, in
the church parlor, Tuesday evening,
was somewhat overwhelming success.
The gentlemen were accorded a very
liberal patronage, and discharged their
duties as caterers and entertainers eff
ficiently and gracefully. The literary
and musical programme arranged for the
occasion was somewhat rudely shattered
by the intervention of sickness and by
absence from the city. The lords of
creation are highly elated over their
success
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Swiped His Saddle.

Last Friday night, some person or
persons stole the saddle from Ed Fit
crafts horse which was tied in the va
can't space south of Jones barn. Sus-
picion was directed toward young man
named J. Hedrick, and the premises of
J. H. Evans, where the young man lives,
were searched; but the missing saddle
was not found, SO the matter was drop
ped.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

One of the unjust burdens laid upon
this city has been imposed by the iusur-
ance companies in their recent re-rating
of risks here. That rates should be in
creased in McCook on the heels of the
fact that our fire fighting facilities have
been greatly improved, because of heavy
losses, last winter, in Lincoln and Oma-
ha, is gross injustice.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

A force of men are now at work on
the grand stand at the base ball grounds,
which will also be enclosed. 1t is also
proposed to change the position of the
diamond somewhat, putting the catch
er's position more to the southwest
where the stand is going up and will
answer the purpose of back-stop as
we'll. The grounds will in due time be
materially improved as to smoothness,
and they will be among the best in the
valley.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
A Special Meeting and Banquet.

A special meeting of McCook lodge
No. I35, A. F. and A. M, was held last
Friday evening, for the purpose Of max
ing master Mason of J. +. Kelley.
Together with the visiting brethren there
were about sixty Masons present.
A banquet followed the business ses-
sion, and the prompt way the boys
"lined up to the tables and "stayed
with" the feast is evidence that they
enjoyed the. spread immensely. It was
one of the most enjoyable occasions held
by No. I35 in many moons. Among the
visitors were G. S. Bishop, S. r Smith.
A. J. Rand, F. w. Eskey and White of
Indianola, and J. 7. Bullard of Palisade.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Pythian Cards.

Sir Knight, are you going to the en-
campment at Washington, next month";
IF SO, you will need some cards. We
have superb lot of samples on hand.
Call and make your selection early. We
will print them neatly and cheap1y, too.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The fire plugs all over the city have
been tested within the past week and
were found to be in good working order,
we are informed. Quite quantity of
dirty water was allowed to flow from
each plug, so that the test was doubly
beneficial
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Arthur Strine, who lives southwest of
the city, died on Wednesday Of this
week, from blood poisoning. The funer-
al services were conducted at the home
on Thursday morning by Rev. A. J.
Clifton of Culbertson, burial taking place
on the same afternoon il Longview Gem
etery of our city.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Fowler Wilcox and other South Side
farmers are making strenuous efforts to
eradicate the thistle nuisance All the
farmers in Red Willow county should
make it their duty to destroy the pest.
And its determination should be mat
ter of legislation in the next legislature.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

If you contemplate leaving the coun-
try place yourself on the Lords side
before you go by squaring yourself on
the publishers books. An unpaid sub
scrip:ion is bar sinister to prosperity.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

We are officially authorized to an
nounce that the efforts of the young
men who were out serenading the young
ladies, Monday night, with the aid of
old Bob's free lunch voice, are not appre-
ciated. This should be enough to discoun-
tenance such questionable serenading.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

See how Aunt Sally ''roasts" the loaf
ers and incidentally some doggerel that
recently appeared in THE TRIBUNE.
Aunt Sally thinks those "roosters" ought
to be petrifed and that THE TRIBUNE
ought never to print such poetry. And
she's "dead right" in the language of
the boulevard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The city authorities have force of 8 or
10 men at work this week discriminating
the Russian thistles on the streets and
alleys within the corporate limits. This
is work in which every citizen should
should lend helping hand.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

All true sportsmen will refrain from
killing game until the time specified by
law. No man worthy of the name will
at this season of the year engage in the
promiscuous killing of grouse or prairie
chickens
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The TRIBUNE was misinformed. Miss
Marie Hickey and Miss Kate Driscoll
DID NOT go to Boston, as stated in last
weeks paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. G.. w.
Hartman, Saturday, but the little one
was too frail for this earth, and passed
away within few hours.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Mayor and city attorney were instruct
ed to investigate the furnishing of sewer
pipe to the city by former city clerk.
Ordinances to define and prohibit gam
bling and nuisances were read second
time. Adjourned.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Ladies wishing frst-class dressmaking
done at their homes, French and seam
less waists, dresses remodeIed, should
at once address Mrs S. c. Reed, Nc
Cook Neh
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

''See Venice and die" Or. hear
Maxwell and Ball on the finance ques-
ton and be filled with awe.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Bookkeeping blank books for sale at
this Office. Day, cash, journal, ledger,
each at Ioc. apiece.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

There will be very little soft or frost
bitten corn in Red Willow county, this
fall This is official.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

For RENT-A new 5-roorn residence
desirably located. See ?. A. Wells over
the Citizens bank
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Shaffer mourn
the death of their child which occurred
on Friday last. The funeral was held
on the day following.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Try Meadow Lily at McConnell's.

Look we'll to the health of the little
ones, these torrid days.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The Hayes Centre Republican is
authority for the slanderous statement
that one of McCook's early postmasters
used to spell that town "Hais Sentr."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

"Tell your troubles to the policeman,
I have troubles of my own," is the latest
from the boulevard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Brewer is selling meat cheaper than it
has ever been offered in the history OF
McCook.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

We understand that the Brigade band
expect to give concert in Omaha on
August II and in Lincoln on the 23.
The boys are all right, if anybody asks
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Brewer sells hams at I2Hc. Bes'
brands in America.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Whole hams I2Hc. Sliced hams I5c.
at the B. & M. meat market.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

IF you are a patriot and love your
country, swipe every Russian thistle on
your premises death blow.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Fine brood mare to trade for driving
horse. Call at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

We are selling meats cheaper than
any one in the city And we do as we
advertise. F. S. WILCOX.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Go to Mcconnell for Toilet Soap, Per.
fumes and Toilet Articles.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

"Celerade"-a celery nerve tonic at
McConneIl's.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

wagon. w. G. LATOURRTTE.
A female beaver weighing 40 pounds
was killed over On the Meeker irrigation
ditch, Thursday morning. The animal
was minus one front leg, perhaps the
result of getting into trap. 1t will be
mounted and presented to the public
school. It is claimed that the specimen
is an unusually large one.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

For cash Brewer sells meat &C. cheaper
than any market in town.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Refrigerators very cheap at S. NJ
Cochran & Co.'S.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Carson & West save you 50 cents on
the dollar. Buy your milk of them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Wall Paper cents a roll at L. w.
McConnell's
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

The Sunny Side is the place to buy
the best and the purest milk.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Try Meadow Lily at Mcconnelrs.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

a. 50 buys $500 coupon at Brewer.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
WANTED.

A good second hand top buggy or road
wagon. w. c. LATOURRTTE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Buy fine beef roasts at Brewers at 7c.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Patronize the McCook Commission
Co. for -four and feed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Beaf steak &c. per pound.
F. S. WILCOX.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Buy meat of Brewer and save 10 per
cent. of your money.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Purest milk for the least money. Car
son & West
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

"Celerade"-a celery nerve tonic at
McConnell's.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Wall Paper 3 cents 2 roll at l. w.
! McConnells.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Good writing paper ten cents quire
at this Office
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27
Tapped His Register.

ce cream and cake, lemonade.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-07-27

Buy fine beef roasts at Brewers at 7c.
cash.
Purest milk for the least money Car
son & West.
Wall Paper 3 cents roll at l. w
McConnell's.
Good writing paper ten cents quire
at this Office
"Celerade"-a celery nerve tonic at
McConnell's.
Buy meat of Brewer and save 10 per
cent. of your money
Patronize the McCook Commission
Co. for -four and feed.
The Sunny Side is the place to buy
the best and the purest milk.
Carson & West save you 50 cents on
the dollar. Buy your milk of them.
Beaf steak &c. per pound.
F. S. WILCOX.