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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1885
Page
5
The column lists shops and services in McCook Nebraska including jewelry and livery stables, a bakery, dressmaking, and a dentist. It notes an Opera Hall matinee, stock trading, and upcoming entertainments at the City Opera House. Mentions such as land sale pressure, seed wheat samples, and real estate moves are included with local business ads and notices.
Local notices promote City Bakery flour and new stationery stock, with vis iting and regret cards advertised. Opera Hall show by Chicago Comedy Co tonight, sermons announced, and residents moved or expanding property. Building, bank, and real estate activity noted along with price cuts on flour bread pies at Prost Bros.
A party unidentified fired a No 22 ball from a revolver while forcing a load, the bullet struck bone and may cause trouble. The piece criticizes lenient laws drawing in disreputable characters. Also mentions Chicago Comedy Co play Van the Virginian at Crawford's with Miss Wells acclaimed by Topeka audience.
The speaker argues a first class hotel offers the best return, noting the Eating House high prices put it beyond most buyers and two other hotels are inadequate for rising spring demand, urging someone to take the opportunity as more lucrative than many speculative ventures.
The Culbertson Sun notes Joe Braun plans retirement after disposing of his saloon. Our office holds Joe ordered stationery sold at a discount as payment for a refused order. The delivery was refused by Clyde who runs the beer slinging at the establishment.
The Lincoln Land Co increases prices by 15 percent due to many lots sold and new fine buildings raising adjacent lot values. McCook prices already high, and the raise pushes them further out of reach. The company’s aim may be clear, though public opinion may not yet grasp it.
A Mc Cook editorial denounces H. P. Kelly of the local brick yard as a cowardly troublemaker and urges citizens to defend the weak. The piece notes a Phillips claim adjoining the town and an attorney examining preemption oath violations after a patent batch was opened, with potential court action possible.
Last week Esquire Colvin presided over a suit among German residents of Dry Creek over a breaking contract. Friday witnesses complained no mileage allowance. The wagon party returned intoxicated, entertaining onlookers as costs far exceeded the judgment, with $91 paid for about $40 won.
A Beatrice woman paid real estate dealer Frederick W. Butler $50 to view claims south of town and file on a Beautiful half section in Devil's Gap. She later learned she had wrong land and, after disputes at the Land Office, recovered all but $10. A warning to local real estate men follows. Also notes a Nebraska farmer hiring on a wage schedule doubling daily.
The Locomotive Kireman's Ball drew a crowded crowd of boys and sweethearts despite deep snow. Fred Alarms fell on his nose with painful results but the event remained a joyous occasion. J J Dunbar vacated the Pate building and Mrs MeNelus will run a millinery store there. Dr Gibson bought the MeNelus space for a dentistry practice. A Gospel Temperance Meeting will be held in the Opera Hall Sunday at 4 30 PM inviting all to seek relief from strong drinks.
A first class burglar proof for The McCook Banking Co. has been snowed in on the road causing delay.
W W Dunham promotes a fine blooded Hambletonian stallion for spring service. B and M Pharmacy reports a spring stock of glass paints oils dyes drugs cassimene. Metropolitan Drug Store hires J L Taylor with five years experience. City Bakery offers fresh candy and Tony supplies the cream of the candy trade.
Hayes County Nebraska estimates district and inferior court expenses for the coming year. The document lists county clerk salary books and stationery, county attorney salary, election expenses, incidental costs, county superintendent, bridge and road funds, and other minor items, approved by the county commissioners.
Donavin's original Tennesseeans will present a vocal concert in this place on Friday March 6. Founded in 1873, the group has earned high praise from critics and the public press, and their varied program is expected to please all.
Notice advertises baled bay for sale in large or small quantities offered by B F Ovcort.
Sheriff Welborn and many visitors in town report social activity and travel. Notables include Mrs. Noren, Mr. and Mrs. Maiken, Dr. Campbell preparing to practice at McCook, and Misses Anderson with escorts. Stock and business notes abound as well as a World’s Fair reference and a banking bill update.
The Red Willow County Agricultural Association invites members to meet at the Indianola Hotel at 1 P M on Saturday March 7 for electing officers for the ensuing year and to set time and place for holding the annual fair H M Asumonrg Pres
Seed for sale includes California White and White Russian spring wheat at Teper Bu. Willet Seed and Cane, Barley, and Oats seed at Leland's Feed Store, McCowk. A sample of seed wheat is available at this office.
Local retailer announces closing out sale on clothing and footwear at actual cost. Large stock of Bradley Metcalf boots and shoes in all styles and grades offered to customers, with invitation to visit and compare bargains.
J E Beroer publishes a required settlement notice for the Wilcox Brothers furniture business. All accounts must be paid by March 1, 1585 either in cash or bankable paper, or enforcement by law will follow. Notice dated February 12, 1885.
Wanted. Dress-making and family sewing by Miss Barbara Stevens in private families at McCook and vicinity. Cutting and fitting a specialty. Prices reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Patronage solicited. Address orders to Miss Banana Stevens 37-Lt. McCook Neb.
Several timber claims offered at a bar for sale with contact for E. E. Coleman clerk Colvin House McCook Nebraska. Also Millet and Sorghum stacks for sale in fine condition by A McG Rons McCook.
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