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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Decoration Day Program.

I.-Assemble at the tabernacle build
ing at 2 p. m, the band playing at en-
trance.
Hymn America, "by school choir.
audience assisting.
3.-Selection by the band.
4.-Song, by Congregational church
choir.
5.-Prayer, by Rev. Turner.
6.-Reading of orders by Acting-Adju-
tant Dole.
Song, by the school.
S.-Oration, by Comrade William R.
Burton of Hastings.
9.-Song, by the church choir.
Io.-Selection by the band, while the
parade is formed by Justin A. Wilcox
and aids, and march begun to the Gene
terry in the following order: Band; Pres
ident of the day with mayor and orators
in carriage; Post and old soldiers and
sailors in carriages commanded by Act
ing-Commander J. H. Yarger; Ladies of
the G. A. R. McCook Circle No. 80,
Mrs. E. E. Utter, President in Charge;
churches; civic societies; citizens in car
riages, wagons and on horseback.
II.-At the cemetery the parade will
be reformed and march to the graves es-
corted by the band, where graves of de-
ceased comrades will be decorated by
the Grand Army under its ritual.
1.-THE lot selected for monument to
the unknown dead and the heroes who
persisted with the Maine will then be
dedicated: Song; Prayer; Dedicatory
address, by Comrade w. R. Starr; Flor
al offerings; return to ~conveyances es-
corted by the band.
All civic societies and organized bod
les are cordially invited to join with US
in the decoration services and parade,
and all are requested to remain in the
parade until the return from the ceme-
terry.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT,
J. S. LEHEW, Chairman.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
ADDITIONAL

D. L. DARR is a new employee of the
Barnett Lumber Co., at this place.
A. A. BATES and family returned from
their Decatur county visit, Wednesday.
REV. J. w. KIMMEL of Leavenworth,
Kansas, is in the city on business, to-
day.
MRS. J. F. KENYON went down to
Lincoln, Wednesday on No. 2, returning
home on 3, yesterday.
w. W. MARBLE, general s~uperintend-
emit of the Beatrice Creamery Co., was in
the city, Thursday, making arrange
ments for the opening of the separator
station here, next Tuesday.
LEWIS FARLIN, a former Red Willow
county farmer, writes from Villisca, near
where he is now farming, over in Iowa,
that the weather is all that could be de-
sired for crops; small grain fine; corn
coming nicely; fruit prospects good.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE.

Hall of McCook Lodge, No. I37, 1.
o. o. F. Whereas, 1t has pleased our
Heavenly Master to call from earth to
His mansions above the soul of Sister
Badcon, wife our we'll beloved brother,
J. A. Badcon, therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to the fam
lily our most heartfelt sympathy in this
time of great bereavement, and as a ray
of light from that angel-tenanted tomb
shines around their loved ones grave,
may they look to Him Whose gentle
hand shall wipe away all the tears from
their eyes, in Whom is all comfort and
consolation and Who doeth all things
we'll; and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
published and spread upon the records
of this lodge, and a copy presented to
the bereaved husband and family.
McCook, Neb., May 20, 1898.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
PUBLIC SCHOOL ITEMS.

Commencement exercises in the opera
house, this evening.
The grammar school held its closing
exercises yesterday afternoon.
Misses Marie Gibbons and Maude
Doan were school visitors, Monday after
noon.
E. Hopt of the Seventh and Eighth
grades, spent Sunday with his parents in
the east end of the county.
The closing exercises of the West ward
were held, on Thursday, and the high
school and grammar grades elected two
representatives from each grade to at
tend. They report an excellent pro-
gram.
The East Ward Primary entertain
ment, postponed from Thursday evening
on account of the weather, will be given
or Saturday evening in the Assembly
room at $50. Friends of the little ones
are invited to be present.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
A Most Distressing Accident.

About half past three O'Clock, yester-
day afternoon, Charles H. McCarl met
with an accident in the yards here which
resultsd in his death at about a quarter
past FIVE. He was going west on freight
train No. II, which train was being
made up and was about ready to start.
He was engaged i'll coupling the air
brake hose when some additional cars
were switched in against the train and
he was caught by the wheels, run over
and fatally injured. His left arm and
leg were cut off. the leg close to the
body. He fingered for an hour and three
quarters in a conscious condition almost
to the last, when he passed away in the
arms of his wife and i'll the presence Of
his mother and brothers, Tom and Ray,
and sister Blanche, and a number of
neal and dear friends of the families. 1t
was one of the saddest and most distress
ing scenes ever enacted in our commun-
ity, and cast a gloom over many hearts,
prostratiug those connected with the de-
ceased with the tenderest ties Of earth.
The accident was one of the saddest
which ever occurred in our community,
and no blame is laid at the company's
door. This was to have been the last
trip made by the young man as a freight
brakeman, as he was to have been pro
NOTED to freight conductor and removed
to Oxford. THE TRIBUNE expresses
the ~profoundest sentiment of this entire
community when it extends its sincerest
sympathy to the dear one of the de-
parted.
A telegram was sent at once to Bert
and Miss Ida, who had just arrived in
Chicago in their search for health. and
they are expected home tonight.
Charles H. McCarl was one of McCook's
most popular, sterling young men, and
his tragic death is a personal loss to
many.
The funeral will take place, Sunday af-
~ternoon, at two O'Clock, from the late
residence of the departed. Services will
be conducted by Rev. J. A. Badcon. All
friends are invited.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
An Move.

The new electric light poles have been
placed a number Of feet farther out from
the side walk, and WI understand that
it is the purpose of the city authorities
to grade the streets narrower i'll the
future, allowing individual lot owners to
make grass plots between the sidewalk
and the street line. if they so desire.
This will obviate the danger of injuring
trees by grading too near their roots,
and will also remove the electric light
wires farther from the trees, which are a
source of loss of power. The city will
save in the expense of grading by this
arrangement and the appearance of the
streets may be improved if the grass plat
idea is carried out as some propose to.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
The BaccaIaureate,

The Congregational church was crowd
ed, Sunday evening last, upon which oc-
casion Rev. Turner addressed the grad
uating class, which numbers twenty-one.
He took for the basis of his earnest, elo-
quent sermon, "The Life Indeed" The
choir sang special music, and the event
was pleasurable and instructive, one to
gladden. the hearts of all. Rev. P. c.
Johnson of Tecumseh uttered an earnest
touching petition. Palms and cut flow
ers were the beautiful decorative effects.
The ba~ccalaureate was a fitting inaugur-
al of commencement week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

4 gang of gypsies drove into the city,
first of the week, from the west, and
making themselves rather obnoxious,
were invited to move on. They left for
the east on Tuesday. They have the
appearance of being a hard lot of citi-
zens. There are four or five wagon loads
of them, and they are of all ages from
infancy to old age. We hear of some
tales of poaching done by the gang
during their short stay here.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Another Fine Rain. Monday.

This section of Nebraska was visited
by a fine soaking rain, Monday after.
noon, which will still further improve
our present magnificent crop prospects
Though accompanied by considerable
hail, it is not thought that any damage
worth mentioning was caused. Truly,
Nebraska is in the front rank now, and
if her present splendid crop prospects
shall mature without serious damage,
the result will be unprecedented in the
history of the state.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
A WORD OF

We desire in this way to express to the
kind friends il McCook our heartfelt
thanks for the assistance given and the
many kind expressions of sympathy
and words of comfort received during
the illness and death of wife and mother,
assuring the dear friends that wherever
our lot may be cast you will always be
held in grateful remembrance and our
prayer will ever be for you.
Ia. BADCoN AND FAMILY.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Death of an Aged Citizen.

NJ Latimer, the aged father of G. B.
Latimer, mail carrier on the Box Elder
Thornburg star route, died on Monday
night of this week, having beenin feeble
health for some time. The funeral was
held from the residence i'll the north
western part of the city, Wednesday
morning, at eleven o'clock, Rev. J. A
Badcon officiating at the services. The
deceased was i'll his eighty-frst year
The bereaved ones have much sympa-
thy in the passing of their loved one.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Flowers for Memorial Day.

All daughters of veterans are requested
to meet at 9 a. m. May goth, in Christian
tabernacle to arrange the flowers for
decorating the graves Of our departed
heroes. As the season is late we give
a general invitation to all who have
flowers to bring or send them to the
tabernacle at 9 a. N. A committee to
solicit has been appointed, the members
of which will wear the official badge of
the Ladies Circle of the G. A. R.
MATTE @. WELLES.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Badly Cut by Wire.

Tuesday night, while on his way TO
the Wilcox ranch, Leslie Clark had his
right foot and leg badly cut i'll the barb
wire. AS he was riding along his horse
became frightened by a man in the road.
The animal SHE'D against a barb wire
fence, which cut his foot and leg severe
ly. He went on home and did not call
for a surgeons care until Wednesday
morning. If blood poisoning does not
set in he will be all right in short time;
but the delay in seeking medical atten-
dance may cause him some pain and
trouble.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Spain-Ancient and Modern.

Spain-Ancient and Modern-was the
subject of an illustrated lecture delivered
in the school assembly room, Tuesday
evening of this week, by Rev. E. P. Chit
tenden. The lecture was a very instinct
i've and entertaining one, and deserved a
larger attendance than was accorded it.
The entertainment was under auspices
of the Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal
church
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Now that the land on the west side of
the city is being plowed up it would be
a good idea to secure SOME regular, laid
out roads, especially one to the cemeter-
les. This matter should receive early
and prompt attention, and necessary
work should be done on the same.
Most of the travel in that direction for
many years has been over private or cor
poration land.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Mrs. James A. Badcon.

Last Sunday morning witnessed the
last of earth for Mrs. James A. Badcon,
whose death, last Thursday morning,
was briefly announced in our last issue.
The funeral services were held in the
Methodist church at 1920 in the morn
ing, and the church was entirely made
quate to accommodate those who sought
to pay a last tribute to the memory of a
noble christian woman The sermon
was preached by Rev. p. c. Johnson of
Tecumseh, and he was assisted in the
services by Presiding Elder c. A. Hale
of Holdrege, Rev. T. II. Dry of Bloom
ington, and Rev. w. J. Turner of the
McCook Congregational church. The
services were very impressive and touch
ing. The floral tributes at the church
and at the grave were numerous and
beautiful. Following we give an obitu-
airy notice by a friend:
Marian P. T~renchard was born at
Wellington, Somersetshire, England,
June II, 1916, died i'll McCook, Neb.,
May I, 1898. At the age of seventeen
years she graduated from the high
schools of Wellington. She was con-
verted at the age of eighteen and united
with the Wesleyan Methodist church of
which she was an active and consistent
member until coming to America when
she with her husband united with the
NJ. E. church. She was married to 7. A.
Badcon October 2o, 1868. Of this union
FIVE children. one daughter and four
sons, were born. The daughter died in
England and the husband and four sons
live to mourn the loss of a devoted wife
and mother. All excepting her son Ar
thur, who was detained by sickness,
were at her bedside when she died. She
with her husband came to America in
1875, when her husband accepted work
in one of the Ohio conferences. In 1880
they removed to the Nebraska confer
ence and in 1855 came to the West Ne
braska conference.
In the death of Sister Badcon the
churches of McCook of all denomina-
tions have lost true friend, for although
she had identified herself with the NJ. +.
church, her hand, her heart, and her
prayer were given i'll the interest of
Gods people of whatever name or con-
ditiou. Hence it is not our loss, but the
cause of Christ in McCook has lost a true
and tiraless worker. The greater part of
her life was spent as the wife of an itin-
Grant preacher, and in all its trials and
privations she was always cheerful. thus
giving strength and h~elpfulness to her
husband in his chosen work. A few
days before her death she said Coon
tinue to preach the Gospel" almost her
last words to him.
The funeral services were held in the
M. E. church on Sunday, the sermon be-
ing preached by DIR. P. c. Johnson of
Tecumseh, assisted by Elder c. A. Hale
of Holdrege, I. H. Dry of Bloomington
and J. w. Turner of the Congregational
church, and the body was laid to rest in
our beautiful Longview cemetery.1
H.H.B.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
A Dismal Failure.

The effort to enlist a company here for
the new Third Nebraska regiment was a
dismal and humiliating failure. Nobody
wanted to enlist when it came to the
pinch, and the whole movement fell to
the ground. For a town that boasts of
its patriotism, this is not a proud mo-
ment for us, to say the least.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
An Pet.

Last Saturday H. P. Sutton received
from his mother in Louisiana a young
pet alligator. The saurian is but a few
inches in length and its teeth are as
small and sharp as needles. 1t will be
quite an addition to the boys menagerie,
and will give the show business an I'M
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

The following letters were advertised
by the McCook postofice on May 22d:
Mr.. F. S. Johnson, Me1chior & Pecot,
Miss Bertha Pate, And. Sherman, w. c.
Tabor, \. H. Washburn.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Killed Chickens.

The hail storm, Monday noon, was
quite severe in the neighborhood of John
w. Jones' farm, eight or ten miles south
west of the city. Crops were damaged
somewhat. Mr.. Jones thinks. his field of
rye was practically destroyed. Chickens
were killed in that neighborhood. For
tunately the range of the storm was mar
row
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

The circus fever is raging with unabat-
ed v~irulence among the youth of the
city, and the disciples of Esculapius and
the apothecary shops are in great de-
mand.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

More people in McCook and Western
Red Willow county read THE MCCooK
TRIBUNE than any other paper published
on earth. It's the most profitable ad-
vertising medium.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
Death of Baby Matson.

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Matson passed into the spirit land, last
Friday. The remains were taken to
Cedar Bluffs, Kansas, and buried in the
cemetery at that place.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Don't forget to call on the Barnett
Lumber Co. when in need of any kind of
building material. We also have a large
stock of stove wood on hand.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

No session of Star of Jupiter on Mon
day evening, for the reason hat the
threatened storm kept away even q quo
rum of the membership.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Cut out a coupon and bring it with ten
to THE TRIBUNE Office and get a
copy of "Uncle Sans Navy Portfolios"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
20 Acres Bottom Land

Under the ditch. Will lease in small
tracts to be planted to potatoes. In
quire at U. S. Land Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

You want one of our series of "Unc1e
Sans Naval Portfolios. They are
handsome and cheap. A coupon and ten
cents gets a copy.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

The first of the week, J. a. Wilcox &
Son moved back into their old quarters,
in the Union block, recently vacated by
l.. NJ. B~eardslee.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

J. E. Kelley has built an addition to
his house which will greatly add to the
appearance of the place. The Barnett
Lumber Co. furnished the lumber.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Call on the Barnett Co., and get a
screen door for 81, that will stop the
festive fly. This price includes trim
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

warrants OF Rogers, CogllZer ana Jor-
dan not to be issued until June Ist.
Warrant of Kimnell not to be issued
until afidavits of publication of ordi-
nances are approved by city attorney.
A motion was carried to the affect hat
the time of sprinkling lawns in the ven
ing be from 6 to s o'clock.
Bill of Barnett Lumber Co. was re-
ferred back to finance committee for
approval.
On motion the use of the city hall was
rendered J. B. Meserve for recruiting of
flee purposes.
The sexton was notified not to sprinkle
cemetery lots on which the water tax
has not paid, under penalty of having
amount of tax on such lots deducted
from his salary. Adjourned.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Work was commenced, Tuesday, on
the foundation of the new honse,
under the SUPPLEMENTARY of c. H.
Meeker.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

That is an off day now hat doesn't
bring a nice shower or a soaking rain.
That of Thursday morning was especial
ly heavy.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

A. c.. Dole writes hail insurance.
Total loss, full pay. No charge for cut
ting, threshing or marketing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

KNUD STANGLAND arrived home, this
morning, from his western experience,
quite satisfied to remain in McCook.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Observation-Disclosures at 400 a.
M. Evening service at 500 p. NJ. Even
song and instruction on Thursdays at
500 p. III. REV. HOWARD SToY,
Priest in Charge.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

McCook shows many signs of better
in numerous attractive improve
ments and co~nveniences.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Fifteen cents will buy a box of pa
per at THE TRIBUNE office that will
surprise and please you for quality.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Campbell Bros United Shows are
headed this way. They claim to be the
sultriest thing on the island.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

A. Barnett is having his residence
painted a lighter shade, of three coats.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.

Co.'s! Co.'s! CoBs! w. c. Billiard &
Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

{. B. Gray has moved upstairs over
the Everist & Marsh meat market.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

See McMillen's new stock of WALL
PAPER.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

September 27th to October Ist will be
the reunion dates.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

The barefoot brigade" has beer mus
tered in for the summer campaign.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

MISUNDERSTANDING pupils by L. w.
Stayner.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Guaranteed Mixed Paint at McMillen's
Drug Store.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

CATHoLIC-Mass at s o'clock a. M.
High mass and sermon at 1890, a. M.
with choir. Sunday school at ago p. m.
All are cordially welcome.
REV. J. w. HICKEY, Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

The Methodist parsonage is we'll under
way, and the Congregationalists have
about decided upon plans and speciica-
tons for their parsonage.
No Congregational services were held
on last Sunday morning, out of respect
for the memory of Mrs. J. A. Badcon,
whose funeral occurred from the Metho-
dist church at 1880.
We are requested to announce that
Mrs. Hines will be at the Christian
tabernacle on the evening of the 9th at
S O'Clock, instead of on the 29th as an
nounced in a late issue of the paper. Re-
member the change.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

CHRISTIAN-Bible school each Lords
day at 10 a. IN. Social and communion
u III.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

Co.'s! Co.'s! CoBs! w. c. Billiard &
e.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

METHODIST Sunday-school at ten.
Preaching at II. Junior League at 2:3o.
Epworth League at 7. Preaching at 8.
Prayer and Bible study at s, Wednesday
evening. All are welcome.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
The City Council.

The municipal fathers were in regular
session, Monday evening, all present but
Councilman Mcconnell.
Report of Herman Tho1e, as steward
and J. M. Starr, as secretary of the hook
and ladder company, was read and
placed on file
Following bills were allowed and war
rants ordered issued:
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27
JAS. A. BADCoN, Pastor.

BAPTIsT-Sunday Bible school at 10.
We join in Union Memorial service at
the NJ. E. church at II. Junior Union
at 3. Baptist Young Peoples Union at
7. A patriotic service, by request, at s.
Music and decorations appropriate for
the occasion All are made welcome.
T. l.. KETMAN, Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-05-27

at
ten. The church joins in union Me-
mortal services in the Methodist church
at eleven. Junior Endeavor at three.
Endeavor at seven. Evening subject,
God Our Defender" An invitation
extended to all to attend these services.
w. J. TURNER, Pastor.