Notice to settle accounts by December 29th in McCook Neb
All parties owing me are requested to call and settle prior to December 29th 4 as all accounts left standing at that date will be left with an attorney for collection H W Pise McCook Neb
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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1884
Page
5
All parties owing me are requested to call and settle prior to December 29th 4 as all accounts left standing at that date will be left with an attorney for collection H W Pise McCook Neb
A sprawling string of local ads highlights Graham Flour City Bakery Metropolitan Drug Store Wilcox Bros Lytle Bros and Rogers claims of value deals on flour overcoats apples pears honey maple syrup and heating stoves. The note mentions legal actions and public interest in land and post office chatter amid New Year subscription reminders.
The itemized column notes Cubas at Metropolitan Drug Store and wall pockets, sewing machines, and gold goods at McCracken's. It mentions New Year mask ball in Benkelman, large local purchases, cattle market notes, and upcoming W.A. Clarie Art School opening January 2 1885. Biographical notes include Mr Ebert leaving Blue Hill for a McCook bank cashier position and Crete Nurseries hiring staff and astronomical cash purchases.
S H Colvin offers fine wincer apples at 83 per barrel. Prof Arnold lectures start Dec 31 for four evenings. Tickets from W O Moody Frees Hocknell lumber yard. Opera Hall reserved seats via Mc Cracken’s Jewelry. Union Sunday School entertains tonight at Congregational Church. Weather reports note 10 degrees below zero. A baby boy for Ed Fitzgerald and a girl for Thos McInroy. Oberlin papers discuss a McCook Oberlin daily stage line. Tax penalties begin Jan 1 1885 at 10 percent interest. Masonic ball in B and M Dining Hall tonight. Crete Nurseries lists stock and evergreens. No. 3 crew anecdote from Hastings train snooze. misread timing. New Year’s Eve serial hop planned in Opera Hall. Programs being printed.
Notice calls all who acknowledge debt to Lytle Binss to contact and settle accounts before January 1 1885. No other details provided.
Citizens report rising coal thefts as thieves fill wagons from Colvin House and vanish. Other incidents include gunfire in Frontier county and warnings against lenient punishment. School holiday schedule announced and local officials urge strict ordinance enforcement before Christmas.
A Meadville girl wagered fifty kisses against Blaine's election and loses the wrap to her lover who claims victory. She vows to demand a fair count if needed, even many times. Also notice for sale Timber Claim near McCook via H. W. Pike.
A series of brief notices lists visits and movements of local figures. W H Hayden visited McCook, Seaman’s Mr Hayward was in town, and teachers Fred Pitney and Mrs Kneff attended Culbertson schools. Others include Miss Mamie Valbehr in Superior, J B Jennings ill in Hamburg, George Chenery resigning from Hayder & Co, A P Leech absent in Lincoln, and various county residents discussing land, politics, and local business.
Citizens led Jonas Nelson to the tree where Eustene Sherwood was killed and hung him with hemp. The body was mutilated by throat slitting and gunfire, described as barbarous and unmanly despite Nelson’s deserved punishment. The Trumpet announces its first issue and introduces editors J. Israel and A. H. Davis amidst items on dolls and fashion.
The Tribune announces a full line of stationery including ball programs and invitations. With new type presses and cutter, it offers prepared quality work and invites customers to give a trial.
W F Wallace resigns as Cashier of the Citizens Bank of McCook effective December 16 1884 after which the bank will be under the sole management of J W Dolan and V Franklin. J W Dotas serves as President.
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