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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1884
Page
6
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Local notices describe Graham Flour at City Bakery and Rogers carrying choice apples buckwheat flour and maple syrup with sales and prices. Ads promote Dr. Doctors Choice cigars and Jamaica rum at B M Pharmacy, plus medical wine sales and insistent payment for notices. Community updates include ice harvest, piano music, delegations, and local business commissions.
A fire Saturday night damaged half of Min den’s business district. The rink closed after the last skating on Wednesday night and skates are advertised for sale. Charlie Fisher, previously ill, is now reported much better. The piece notes local time standard confusion and urges adoption of a single standard.
A short notice invites customers to view specimens of neat and tasty job work. The firm rejects claims of large wholesale publishing houses but emphasizes fair pricing and satisfaction, inviting calls and visits.
A E Lytle travels to Chicago to buy stock of hardware stoves and related goods for a new shop to open in McCook in the former C H Rogers building. Art, a skilled timer and hardware man, was raised in Quincy Michigan and aims to share in the local trade.
The region saw temperatures as low as 18 degrees below zero with calm winds. While local stock fared better if well fed, lean cattle suffered heavy losses due to water shortages from frozen streams and scarce access.
In the regular election Mrs. Clark was re elected Superintendent Miss Ida Hollister named Assistant Superintendent Miss Mabel Meserve re elected Secretary Mrs Nobel handles funds and Mrs Dungan leads singing Reported attendance grew from a 12 pupil start and several names Laura Ferguson Ella McCorkhill Eva Hurd Theo Laws attended every Sunday during the past quarter The school begins the new year with bright prospects for youth and adults in McCook.
The public may purchase a pair of roller skates by calling at B. and M. Pharmacy. The county Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday with Commissioner H. H. Pickens retiring and S. L. Green of McCook taking over his duties.
Creston Iowa mayor F J Taylor declared McCook the most promising city in the Republican Valley during a recent westward trip. He noted a fifteen stall roundhouse water works a skating rink a dancing hall and notable homes including Supt Campbell and praised the towns fine brass band of fourteen. He called McCook a thriving young city. In Hitchcock county a fraud sale of western lands was recorded in which Chas Walters and wife sold to M Marquis of Helmsville Ohio. The deed for south half of section 9 town 1 range 35 west was sent to Clerk Perry who likely informed the purchaser of the alleged fraud. The land lies near Stratton along the Republican River sand hills and is poor grazing land. government officers know of the scams but actions to stop them are unclear. The call is to break up the gang.
The Tennesseeans presented two crowded performances in McCook praised by press, pulpit, and people. Tenor Wilson and basso Hagerman drew strong reactions, with Wilson praised for voice and execution while Hagerman’s powerful tone bordered on harsh. Critics note the male voices overpower the chorus, but acknowledge the troupe as one of the strongest traveling concert companies.
In town Friday were F Clifford of Carrico and J R Haigler who visited from the west. Judge Ashmore of Indianola came Monday, while S W Stilgebauer of Danbury attended midweek. Many locals and guests from Culbertson Indianola and Hastings frequented concerts and land office matters.
J P Israkt announces the continuation of the grocery business in Gump & Cole’s former location one door south of the Post-office. He states a full stock of goods will be kept and ready for patrons.
County Treasurer J. H. Goodrich will be in Lincoln for several days to finalize the annual state settlement. School land books will be closed until the 14th inst. Tax books will be available at the Clerk's office.
In stock cash application and proof blanks under act approved June 15 1880. Packages priced at one and two dollars ready to mail. Send orders to Tue Tripune McCook Nebraska.
On Sunday last the B and M railroad company began running a through passenger coach from Omaha to Chicago via Pacific Junction and the C B and Q. The new service saves one hour and uses the same fare as other Omaha Chicago lines, viewed as a real benefit to travelers.
The Eighth Judicial District of Nebraska sets regular district court terms for 1884 in Gosper Webster Franklin Frontier Red Willow Hitchcock Furnas Harlan Kearney Phelps and other counties. Judge William Gastry Jr. issues the schedule from Alma on January 1 1884.
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Notice proclaims that a large share of baking powder on the market is adulterated and that De Land's Powder is made only of two ingredients Bi Carb Soda and Grape Cream of Tartar. Sold by Hayden and McCartneys.
Public testimonials tout Marsh's Golden Bat Sam as a speedy cough remedy. Customers from Creston Iowa Quincy Ills and Monroe City Mo report hard lingering coughs improved after one bottle. Marsu's Golden Bat Sam and related Liver Tonic sold by B L Green McCook with large bottles priced five cents and one dollar.
Special notice states the Trin. ONE will be sent to all names on Mr. Israel's subscription list. If anyone wishes to discontinue, they must notify immediately or they will be held liable for papers sent to their address.
All monies due the Tripune for subscription come by sale terms to me. Parties in arrears for subscription will be welcomed if they come cash in hand. F. M. and E. M. Kinect.
Advertisement item offering about 50 bushels of pop corn for sale at three cents per pound. Tied to a line with a name H. W. Powett and location shorthand 31-41.
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