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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
5
Sunday School starts 10 A M each week with preaching Sunday nights at 7 50 P M and alternate Sunday mornings at 10 A M Pastor Grance Dungan leads services with local notices for exceptions to the schedule
Local intelligence covers flour supply at City Bakery and Grand Island brands, new photographer at Marble’s, and a car-load of City Bakery flour. County finances show 1885 expenses at 12800 dollars. Cold spell noted as Monday morning the coldest of winter. Quail sold by Medicine residents, livery stables advertise mares for sale and breaking work. Ella June Meade entertainment tickets at McCracken’s Jewelry. Rumors of old skating rink reopening. TRiBune acknowledges public documents from senator and representative. Investments of 1500 dollars invited. Lytle Bros offers stoves from 3 to 40 dollars. Bosley mansion welcomed a baby girl. Prof Martyne comedy shows at Opera Hall with mixed attendance. Stationery and invitation cards in stock. George E. Johnson new Commercial House proprietor featured. Episcopal ladies report grand financial success in Council Bluffs.
A column of brief items notes drift cattle near Ludell and losses for ranches, cheap apples, and a B M transfer change at Lincoln, plus town chatter about medicines, clocks, a planned charity opera, Grand Island flour sales, and weather curbs on incarceration. The piece also mentions Ella June Meade’s renowned entertainment and a demand for a street stove to curb drunken nuisances.
The R and M railroad plans a spring branch from Republican City to Norton Kansas with speculation that Oberlin may hear the locomotive whistle as well. A Congregational supper at the church drew many from town and country and pew rentals were arranged.
Cash buyers seek 6 to 10 fresh milch cows aged 4 to 7 with calves. Also 200 to 300 bushels of good corn on ear or shelled. Apply to or address WQO Moopy with Frees & Hockwell McCook Nebraska.
Notice in Benkelman Nebraska announces the Southwestern Nebraska Stock Growers' Association will meet on February 4 1885 at 3 30 PM in Benkelman with Bens Birp as president.
For sale a 160-acre timber claim. Prospective buyers call or write W. C. Bonn P. M. 35 Bondville Neb. Also noting Boston Brown Bread at the City Bakery appears in the notice.
Quarter section of land timber and water spanning 34 miles with a 37 acre parcel two miles from McCook. Both tracts deeded. Call or address Eaton Bros Steve McCook Nebraska for details.
McCook residents report visiting relatives and improving health stories while local businessmen demand cash payments. Indianola Lodge plans a meeting. Marriage of Andrew Lain and Mary Solomon noted. Land prospects draw B M R officials map in hand. Ella Crookham replies to land inquiries in Dandy county and many women plan to settle Nebraska homesteads.
The Red Willow County Board of Supervisors met by adjournment from January 1 1885 with E J Allington S L Green and Henry Crabtree present. They approved the last session, audited and allowed various claims, appointed road overseers and assessors, approved bonds for Geo White Jas H Everist and others, and adjourned to January 24 1885.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain high quality artificial teeth made from the best materials and fitted to preserve natural teeth for life. It promises painless extractions, cleansing, and polishing in elegant style at the Commercial Hotel in McCovak Nebraska.
Several furnished rooms available in Churchill House. Inquiries: Colvin House. S. I. Convey.
Cheap sale of a White brand sewing machine. Interested buyers should apply to Mrs. J. A. Ler at the stated address.
The present winter is described as unusually severe across America and Europe with European reports noting extensive avalanches in Italy causing notable loss of life.
Hon William M Evarts has been chosen by New York to serve in the United States Senate He is noted for his service as Secretary of State under Hayes and his strong reputation precedes him.
In 1884 sugar intake in the United States climbed by 65882 tons signaling heavier demand during a presidential year. This marked rise aligns with a period of heightened consumption and economic activity.
Cattle on the large burnt district west of Benkelman have suffered severely. Monsieur Jerome, well known as the dude cowboy, is in town today.
A brief memorial poem honoring Willie, noting his resting place near the mercy seat. The writer speaks of a flower sent to earth not given, a bud here now blossoming in heaven, and the spirit hovering nearby as tears fall. A friend signs the verse with solemn blessing.
Senator Manperson informs Receiver Babcock that the timber culture desert land and preemption repeal bill passed the House. The Senate version was sent to a committee and returned with ten amendments, limiting chances of passage this session.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports 1200 to 1800 emigrants arrive weekly. Wealthy migrants settle in southern California for fruit and wine ventures, while poorer groups head to northern counties for agriculture. About 30 percent move north to Oregon and Washington Territory. California's population nears one million.
The Douglas County court judge decides wholesalers must obtain the same state license as retailers under state law. If upheld by higher courts, this ruling could alter the legal status of wholesalers in Omaha and Lincoln.
The Tribune Job Department promotes its stock of stationery including ball programs and invitations. It notes having type presses cutters and related equipment ready to produce quality work and invites trials. Various blanks are kept for sale at the office.
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