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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
Desire a Rest.

McCook, Neb., Jan'y IS, 1894.
Editor Times-D Democrat: At the ear
nest solicitation of the devoted readers
of your valued paper, I write to make a
request which may at first seem unreas-
enable.
AS it is their pious habit to read every
line of the paper, in order to get the full
value of their yearly dollar they have all
learned by heart the interesting article
entitled "An Odd Form of Courtship,"
(2nd col, 5th p.) probably because the
subject is of interest to all, old and
young; and it is becoming quite the
thing for one citizen to stop another on
the street and before proceeding to dis
cuss Brazilian situation or ex-Queen Lii,
recite the eloquent article for the pur-
pose of airing his elocutionary powers.
Now this latest fad has become a
WEAKNESS and a burden to those obliged
to listen; so the request has been respect
fully rendered that the article, though
beautiful and of perennial interest, be
withdrawn till spring.
Very Respectfully,
HARRIET RUSSELL.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Poverty ball in Menard's barn, last
night, was one of the funniest and most de-
lightful happenings of the winter and is de-
clared by some to lave been more successful
from a spectacular point of view than many
of the masquerades given in the city in times
past. Many of the costumes were most ludic-
rous ex~travaganzas showing a keen competi-
ton for the prizes. Mrs. +. A. Pennell cap
tured the ladies prize a niger baby. E. E.
Lowman hat for the gentleman-a jews
harp. Crackers and cheese were served on
wooden butter plates, with horseshoe nails
for toothpicks. Col. H. P. Sutton led the
grand march with a music box, working the
crank like an artist. Prof. Reizenstein's or
chestra produced the inspiration for the ball,
which was a large and succulent success and
numerously participated in.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
RELIGIOUS MATTERS.

Rev. H. L. Preston will occupy the
Congregational pulpit next Sunday morn
ing.
Episcopal services as usual Sunday
morning, in Masonic hall, by Rector
Durant.
There will be morning services, Sun
day next, in the Lutheran Church, by
Elder Mcbride of the Baptist church.
Elder Mcbride is conducting p~rotract-
ed meetings of interest and success in
the Frederick school in Driftwood pre-
cinct, this week.
The Rev. Frank Durant, of McCook,
will probably be called upon 500 to
take charge of the Arapahoe parish.
Rev. Gill will go south.-Arapahoe Pho
neer.
Wednesday next being the first day OF
Lent, commonly called Ash Wednesday,
Episcopal services will be held in the
Masonic Hall at four O'Clock. Text of
sermon, "Then was Jesus led up into the
Wilderness to be tempted by the Devil"
The young folks of the Endeavor So
city held a very enjoyable social IN
Meeker hall, Tuesday evening. Re-
freshments were served, and the society
received a fair patronage. The attend
ance was large, and all seemed to have
a pleasant time.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
We often find ourselves wondering

We often find ourselves wondering if
some of the merchants mean what they
say about it not paying to advertise.
The idea that it does not pay is an er-
roneous one, and they no doubt fall into
the error because they have a large num-
Der of papers to glance over daily, and
of course do not even glance at the adj
vertisements, but this is not the case
with the farmer and family; they may
receive two OF three papers a week, and,
after leisurely reading the general news
in each of them, they commence to read
over the advertisements. Sometimes
through curiosity, but rest assured that
they are quick to see some special bar
gain in any kind of goods needed in the
household, and will invariably call and
secure some of them the first time they
come to town. If there is a merchant in
the city in the least skeptical regarding
such matters, let him advertise goods at
one price and when the customer comes
to purchase the article, try and sell the
goods at a higher price. Just try it
once! Put the meanest little bit of an
advertisement in the most obscure cor
ner of the paper offering twenty-five
pounds of sugar for a doller, and see
how quick your own and other mer-
chants customers will make a rush for
your sugar barrel.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
The McKenna-Hickey NuptiaIs.

At II O'Clock Wednesday morning,
Mr.. James w. McKenna and Miss Louise
I. Hickey of our city, were united in the
holy bonds of wedlock in St. Patrick's
church, in the presence Of large nun
Der of relatives and invited friends. The
ceremony after the solemn and elabor-
ate form of the Catholic church, was
performed by Rev. James W. Hickey,
assisted by Rev. Hugh Magvney, S. J.,
and Rev. Percy A. Phillips of Denver,
Colo, Rev. John English of Hastings,
Neb., Rev. John Loughran of Minden,
Neb., and Rev. Father Bripker of Wray,
Colorado. Mr.. William G. Reddin of
this city acted as groomsman, and Miss
Anna Hogan of Lincoln as bridesmaid.
The bride was ch%armingly and richly
arrayed in white satin and lace, with
bridal veil covering entire person. Her
maid was elegantly appareled in blue
silk. The groom and groomsman were
dressed in conventional black. The
handsome altar of St. Patrick's church
was beautifully and ta~stefully decorated
with flowers, and the scene comprehend
ing this, the rich vestments of the priests
and the fashionable presence of t h e
guests, was one of unexampled splendor
in the social history of this city.
A wedding dinner in keeping with the
notable and swell event, was afterwards
served at the residence of Rev. Hickey
to a large company.
The groom is one of our successful and
esteemed young business men. The
bride, a sister of Rev. Hickey, is a cul-
tured, amiable and popular lady, and all
join THE TRIBUNE in wishing them all
the joys of their new estate, and not a
sorrow.
They were handsomely remembered
with numerous and elegant presents.
The bridal party went to Lincoln on
the evening passenger, and will be absent
a week or ten days.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Grand Lodge A. o. U. w. has a.
dopted a new law which will require the
mem bership to more closely watch their
time card hereafter. By a peremptory
ruling, no notices of monthly dues will
hereafter be sent out to the fraternity,
and each member is expected hereafter
to walk up to the receiver and deposit
his shkels before the 18th day of each
month, or else forfeit his right by laps
ing. The attending annoyance and ex-
pense of sending out notices has n~ecessi-
tated a change, and whether for better or
for worse remains to be seen. However,
every member will miss his monthly re-
minder but there need be no complaint
of having received notice, upon
which to base excuse for 1apsing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The question of good road in this state
is pushed way in the background, and
irrigation occupies the public thought
as of more importance than any thing
else. Irrigation serves a two-fold pur-
pose. 1t insures good crops upon all the
lands that are under the ditch and at the
same time increases evaporation. That
in time augments precipitation, and the
rain falls upon the just and the unjust,
and produces the second good to the
state. With the great valley lands of
Nebraska provided with good irrigation
bitches, atur can be depended on to
take care of the hills and table lands,
and when nature does her full duty the
mortgage loses its terrors and the per
capita of circulation enables us all to
do business on a cash basis.-State Jour.
nal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

A little while ago Walter A. Lease in
vested $1,ooo in a piece of Red Willow
county real estate, and then placed the
land in the hands of an agent to dispose
of. This morning he received word
that the property had been sold for $2I4c
and that a deed was wanted right away;
and this accounts for the Iox27 smile
that the attorney is wearing this wintry
weather Lincoln Call.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
Court Calendar.

CHAsE.-February Ie, December 8:
Juries, February 20, December 4.
DUNDY.-Apri19 9, December 10. Juries,,
April 10, December II.
FURNAs.-February s.. September II
Juries, February s, September IS.
FRoNTIER.-March S, October 18TH.
Juries, March 6, October; 10th
GosPER.-April 20, November 18th
Juries, April "a, November I3.
HAYEs.-April 80, October g. Juries.
May I, October 9.
HITcHcocK.-May ID, October 2eth-
Juries, May IS, October 80.
RED W1LLow,-March 10, December
II. Juries, March 20, December IS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Let our bankers and real estate agents
renew their advertising patronage to the
press in the way of advertising lands etc.
in Red Willow county. Help to use
printers ink in calling the attention OF
u eastern people preparatory to emf
grating westward. The tide of immigra-
ton will be on the move in another
month seeking homes in Nebraska.
Red Willow county must receive her pro
rata of this moving multitude of home
seekers. We have the territory, soil,
water and climate to offer. This can be
done best by advertising in your home
papers, as they are sent to the homes
and communities of our eastern people.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Among the measures to be brought
before the Grand Army encampment of
the state of Nebraska, which meets in
Lincoln on Wednesday, February ri, is
the resolution passed by Appomattox
post No. 2I4, of Lincoln, recommending
that measures be taken for increasing
the amount of patriotic literature in the
reach of the public school children of the
state. 1t is a recommendation that will
doubtless receive much support in the
encampment.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
HARRIET RUSSELL.

c. H. Jones sued the c. 1. & w. P. Co.
in IS separate cases on ditch orders and
the cases came up before Judge Forbes
Monday and Tuesday. Eight of the
suits were consolidated into one and all
were continued for 80 days. A settle
ment has been proposed outside the
courts, and Jones will probably get his
money, and the suits be dismissed.-C
bertson Era.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Pendergast, the murderer of Mayor
Harrison, was recently sentenced to be
hung. In the February number of The
Chicago Magazine of Current Topics,
DIR. Daniel R Brewer throws some new
light on the case, which will cast some
doubt upon the justice of the sentence.
Those who have followed the interesting
case, and especially those who read At
torney Trude's article in this magazine
recently, should secur this article Of
DIR. Bowers. 1t is illustrated with nu-
merous cuts. I5c a copy, $I.5o a year.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The annual meeting Of the Congrega-
tionar church was held on Wednesday
evening, Rev. George E. Tayler Of Ind
ianola presiding. The building COM
mittee made a full report, showing the
cost of the new church to be about S.
100. The following officers were elected:
w. F. Lawson, clerk; Albert McMillen,
treasurer; w O. Norval; trustee; Al c..
Marsh, deacon. 1t was one of the best
annual meetings held in years by the
McCook church.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

An attorney not far from this land OF
the blessed recently wrote the following
pat reply to Lincoln attorneys who de-
sired foreclosure on two pieces of land
which had been abandoned by the own
ers: "Send them along so I can get pub
LEGATION service in time for next term OF
court as our populist mills of the gods
grind very slow on foreclosures "-Cu1-
bertson Era.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

There is more JOY in a printing office
over n sinner who pays in advance
and abuses the editor on every occsion,
than ninety and nine who borrow the
paper and sing its praises without con-
tributing a cent to keep it out of the
poor house. Blessed are the meek for
they shall inherit the earth and obtain
material for fencing it on time, without
security.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The "break" recently made in Charlie
Mobiles ad. by the esteemed Times is re-
specially referred to Colonel Ed J.
Mitchell as a gross fracture of journals
tic ethics. which cries aloud for repara-
ton. A repetition merits death.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

And still the republican land Office Of
fcials at McCook continue to draw the
salary that many a democrat yearns to
get his famished clutches upon.-Hast-
ings Democrat.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
The Home Market.
Farm Wanted From Owner.

One hundred and sixty to 200 acres Of
land with some improvements, inside Of
three to five miles Of McCook, at lowest
price for cash. Address, "E. L." are
McCooK TRIBUNE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Independent county central COM
mittee was to have met in ~Indianola,
last Satur 'ay; but the meeting was post
poned until tomorrow, on account of the
small attendance.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Last Friday afternoon, Rev. Frank
Durant oficiated at the marriage of Mr..
Edward Green to Miss Anna Walters,
both of Imperial. The bride is a sister
of Miss Mary Walters of our city.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The bottom has dropped out of the
egg market. Hen fruit can be purchased
as low as ten cents a dozen, which is
unusually low for this season of year.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

You can't afford to miss the second
annual ball by Ruthven Division No. IS,
Knights of Pythias, in the Workmen
temple hall, next Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 9th. Reizenstein's orchestra will
provide the music, and fine time is as
sured. The ladies of the Episcopal
guild will serve a supper in the south
store room of the temple building at the
low price of so cents a couple.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Young George Peake was brought
down from Denver, Wednesday night.
with his hands and feet badly frozen.
while beating his way to that city on a
train, recently. The lad has become
quite incorrigible and has been bum.
ming around over the country off and
on for a number of months. 1t is to be
hoped this experience will bring him to
his senses.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
STAR OF JUPITER
Fraternal Beneficiary
Society,".

Ist. 1t receives both Ladies and Ger.
tlemen of good moral character into the
same Lodge on an equal footing. Both
pay the same price and share equally the
same benefits.
I'd. 1t issues Single Endowment certi-
fcates to persons of good health, between
the ages of 10 and IS years in sums of
10000, 100000, $4,000, s., 0 90 and
$4,000. the assessments graduated ac-
cording to age and the mount taken.
sd. 1t issues a Joint Endowment GER
t~iicate between husband and wife in sums
of f., 10000 and $5,ooo.oo; two-ffths of
which is a risk on the wife, and three
ffths on the husband. If the husband
dies first the wife receives three-ffths of
the amount of the certificate, and carries
her two-ffths on to her death; and if b
wife dies first the husband receives two
ffths of the certificate, and carries his
three-ffths on to his death.
4th. 1t provides a TOTAL DISABILITY
benefit. If a certifcate-holder becomes
totally disabled from any occupation for
a livelihood he can draw 10 per cent. of
the value of his certificate per annum
during such disability or until the certif-
cate is all paid.
5th. 1t provides for old age benefits.
If a certi6cate-holder in good standing
lives to be seventy years old, he is then
entitled to draw 10 per cent. OF mount
of his certificate per annum until the
certificate is all paid.
9th. To provide for the payment of
the two last mentioned benefits a sinking
fund is created so that no extra assess
ments will ever have to be made for that
purpose. All death claims are paid by
an assessment upon every member of the
order holding benefit certificates.
Any one of acceptable character may
become an honorary member ofthe order,
but such members are not entitled to
death, disability, nor old age benefits.
Representatives will be in this town
and vicinity, in a few days, to solicit
membership in this order.
A lodge of 60 will soon be organized
in Oxford.
The "Star of Jupiter" grows apace.
Culbertson has lodge number two.
Supreme Medical Examiner Spickel-
mier of the Star of Jupiter keeps quite a
force of clerks busy now.
Will Harmon is operatin g in Danbury
and vicinity working up a lodge of The
Star of Jupiter, this week.
Supreme Lecturer Mcbride expects to
take the field, first of next week, in the
interest of The Star of Jupiter.
Elmer Rowell and Cal. Throne awe
been working Benkelman, this week, in
the interest of The Star of Jupiter.
A. G. Bump is in Oberlin, where they
expect soon to organize a lodge of The
Star of Jupiter, with over 60 charter
members.
The few objections raised to the order
of the "Star of Jupiter come from those
who failed to get on the inside, which of
course does not constitute a valid objec-
ton in itself.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Old Homestead will be given in
the Menard, tomorrow night, by I. M
Douglas, assisted by home talent. A
good performance of that popular play
is promised.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Stewart ranch is now in charge of
J. A. Cordial, who took an inventory
first of the week, under instructions
from the eastern owners.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The McCook Tribune put in the low.
est bid for the county printing and is
the official county paper for this year.
The work will be well done. The
Tribune is to do the county printing at q
very low rate, and every person should
unite in trying to make the county ex'
penses as low as possible. BARLEY Inter
Ocean
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The fire department was called out,
Monday noon, in hot haste. Twas on
ly Jake Steinmetz burning some rubbish
the ordinance of the city made
and provided. Nothing more.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Colonel Mitchell is determined to Sc
cure fire protection for ~Indianola, if he
has to provide water, apparatus and de-
partment all himself. The Colonel
'smakes no error"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The state of Iowa is considering the
%advisability of making an organized and
concerted assault on the pesky Russian
thistle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The land contest case of Charles Will
liams versus James Wingate, which has
been pending since 1885, finally closed
yesterday, after a six days nearing before
the local officials. No decision as vet.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The statement of the January s%ettles
ment of the commissioners with the trea-
surer will be given in next weeks issue.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Sam Small says that if christians
would attend to their business as we'll as
satan does his, there would soon be sign
of "rooms to rent" in hades.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Rev. Mr.. Gill says that he has no ex-
pectation of leaving Arapahoe to 60
south, as the Pioneer of last week mis-
informed its readers. -Arapahoe Mirror.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The man who will give the necessaries
of life to the poor these days is truer
christian than the man who only gives
them his prayers.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The county commissioners met again
February 9Th.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Reports would indicate that theRussian
thistle is more prevalent in Red Willow
county than has been imagined. 1t is
a great pest and should be rooted out
wherever it appears.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The directors of the agricultural So
ciety will meet in Indianola tomorrow to
revise the premium list for next seasons
fair, and to transact any other business
that may come before the board.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
Fine Printing.

We make a speciality 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, 1894-02-02

We saw a local democrat take his Bible
from the shell, blow the dust off the cover,
and drawing a little nearer so we could hear,
he read the following democratic psalm:
I. Grover is my shepherd. ! shall not
want.
2. He maketh me to lie down in fat post
offices; he leadeth me to fire water.
3. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me- in
the paths of democracy for;his names sake.
a. Yea, though | wander TO the isles Of
Hawaii, | will fear no evil, for thou art with
me; thy cruiser Boston and thy marines, they
comfort me-.
5. Thou preparest a pie counties" before,
me in the presence of mine enemies, thou an
n%ointest my tongue with free whiskey; my
cup runneth over.
e. Surely peace and prosperity will follow
me all the days of thy term. | will, keep
Grover green in my memory forever.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
SHIRTS TO ORDER.

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, 1894-02-02

The government prevents lotteries
from doing business, but permits public
and private gambling.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The K. P. Band has adopted articles
of incorporation and will secure a char
ter as a branch of the Nebraska State
Band Association. The boys are right
in the swim with the best of 'em.-Ara-
pahoe Mirror.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The remains of Frank Albrecht were
buried in Longview cemetery of city
Saturday noon.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The rag ball, last night, brought to
light more rags than one would suppose
could be gathered up within this land
district,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Knights Of the M~accabees will
meet in the A. 0. U. w. temple hall
next Thursday evening. A full attend
ance of members is urged.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The ground hog cannot fail to observe
his shadow today. There is sunshine
enough in this part of the world at least
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Observe the new advertisement o.
J. A. Wilcox and Son. They mean bus
mess.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
Wanted.

A woman with two children wants a
situation as housekeeper. For particu.
lars enquire at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Supt. Valentines mother is on the sick
list with an attack of bronchitis.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

A. A. Maley, a New York wholesaler,
has Deer spending a few days with J. A.
Wilcox & Son. He left on Thursday
morning.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

Henry Lehman had his little boy.
down from Culbertson, last Saturday
evening, for medical treatment.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

1t is rumored hat Adolph Reishick
has discovered a three foot vein of coal
at Stony Point; but the report lacks con
frmation.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
Live Pigeons Wanted.

$500 per dozen paid for live pigeons,
if delivered on or before February 18th.
w. c. LAToURETTE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

immigration and irrigation are now
interesting southwestern Nebraska
most keenly. That's the slogan!
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

The Times needs to bone up on its To-
cal geography.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02
Residence Lot for Safe

A desirable residence lot on Melvin
street for sale. Price, very low, S225.oo.
Call at this Office for particulars,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-02

E. R. Curtis little girl has been suf-
fering from an attack of tonsi1itis.