Local Commerce and Town News Highlights
Local items report Graham Flour at City Bakery and raisins at Hayden Co. Meat market ads urge cheap pork from John Farley. Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines sold by John A. Lee. Stock carloads pass through, cattle from the east arrive, and a large residence addition goes up on Madison Street. Parasol fashions shift to square shapes amid a measles outbreak and early improvements noted across town.
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John A. Lee
Wheeler & Wilson
Building Spirit Boosts South McCook as Adolph Advances
The town sees improvement across areas as Adolph Fullgrade, a master stone mason, nears completion on a two story stone house in South McCook. The project reflects local building zeal and craftsmanship.
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Adolph Fullgrade
South McCook
Adolph
Erection of Neat House Begins in West McCook
Mr. Rider started building a neat square design house on the brow of the hill in West McCook on Wednesday morning. It is part of several similar homes H. C. has been erecting in that town area this spring.
McCook Notes: New Businesses Growth and Opera Hall Opening
McCook locals report Probst Bros new stable under construction and rising seed donations from Chas Manderson. Line repairer Thompson to move into East Dennison street building. sod houses revived to house growing population. Menard’s Opera Hall opening May 16 by Plunkett Sisters with tickets at Citizens Bank.
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East Dennison Street
Morris
Thompson
Red Cloud
Menard
Republican Valley
Plunkett Sisters
Citizens Bank
Wilcox Bros Open Dry Goods Store on West Dennison
The Wilcox brothers, well recommended, have opened a fine line of dry goods on West Dennison Street and invite the public to visit their new store.
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Wilcox Bros
West Dennison Street
Shortage of postal clerks on Colorado route reported
A local report notes only 14 postal clerks on the route, not 24 as claimed last week. One clerk says the service needs two more clerks to manage the heavy mail to Colorado, and current cars are inadequate. they expect better cars from the Q. soon.
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Colorado
The
Q. Soon
Young Man Eitner Dies by Own Action Near Cornell
Report states Eitner, a single man who raised sheep on the Driftwood, killed himself after a quarrel with a neighbor’s wife the day before. The incident occurred near Cornell and involved impropriety accusations.
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Eitner
Cornell
Dr Llewitt of Friend Neb Arrives With I XL Cattle Brand
Dr Llewitt of Friend Nebraska owner in Sugden Bros and Hewitt stock arrives Sunday. He begins return trip to McCook with R F Crouch. Their team bolts breaks through a wire fence several times then continues to Culbertson with the mail carrier while Crouch returns to town.
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Dr. Llewitt
Friend
Neb
Sugden Bros. & Hewitt
I. X.L
McCook
R.F. Crouch
Culbertson
Crouch
Atwood Citizen
Railroad crossing east of town remains incomplete
A reader questions the missing railroad crossing east of town that was to be built once spring began and frost left the ground. The current detour to the bridge adds miles of unnecessary travel, and the writer urges authorities to complete the crossing promptly.
Ash Creek Ride Highlights Growth in Red Willow County
On Tuesday afternoon a pleasant ride up Ash Creek with Dr. Johnson showed farmers plowing and preparing for crops. New houses and various improvements were visible as the country presented a notably lively scene, signaling continued good work for Red Willow County.
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Ash Creek
Death of Ira G Wickwire Near Town
Ira G Wickwire died at his residence four miles north of town after a winter of illness. Measles and catarrhal trouble weakened his health, and death occurred Monday night. His brother Nathan O Wickwire, from the county’s southern part, arrived for the funeral at the cemetery west of town.
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Ira G. Wickwire
Family in Decatur County: boy chained at night
An article reports a Wola bach family across the county line in Decatur County. The 12 year old boy is kept chained at night and will be sent to the House of Correction as papers arrive. A neighbor says the father is among the worst in his family and brutal treatment led the boy to attempt murder.
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Wolabach
Decatur
House of Correction
Local paper appeals for support and home industry pride
A local editor argues business freedom allows nonlocal advertising while urging readers to back home industries. He questions if shifting patronage away from the hometown paper aligns with sound business and asks how much merchandise would be sold if local principles were applied to their own firms. He asserts minimal solicitation and vows to merit reader support.
Absent Newspapers Warn of Nation's Rising Ignorance
An exchange laments many families across town and country subscribing to no paper. It warns this ignorance blinds the rising generation to present events and history. It urges heads of families to provide access to knowledge of the world’s advancing panorama.
Red Willow and Blackwood creeks organize stock association
On April 28, 1884, stockgrowers of Red Willow and Blackwood creeks formed the Red Willow stock association. William Black was elected President, Schuyler Brough Vice President, M. McKillip Secretary and Treasurer. Round-up to begin June 15 at Proctor's ranch, proceeding along Red Willow to headwaters, then to Blackwood head and mouth. Charles Bailey Captain. M. McKicair Secretary. R.S. Cooley bought land in West McCook. Wall paper inventory received for sale. S. L. Green.
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Red Willow
Blackwood
Red Willow Stock Association
William Black
Schuyler Brough
M. McKillip
Proctor’s Ranch
Spring Creek
Red Willow Creek
Charles Bailey
LOCAL NOTES AND VISITS FROM MCCOOK AREA RESIDENTS
Quick was in town Monday. Dr. Shaw of Lincoln visited McCook on Wednesday. Clyde family from Sutton stayed last week. Mitchells moved to L. B. Stiles house. Dr. Kay building a small residence. Orleans Sentinel’s Martin made a late week visit. Dolan and Judge Ashmore of Indianola came Tuesday on business. Remington from the southern county called Friday. Spalding went to Hamburg Town early last week, returned Thursday. Rees had a well drilled and fence built this week. Cochran welcomed a bouncing baby last Thursday. Moore leaves Culbertson for Ord Valley journal work. Starbucks from Indianola Sunday. Mrs. Starbuck returned Monday afternoon. Marble adds a residence to his gallery. Frank Cosgrove now a proud papa. Towne adds his card to the business directory. Tribune ads grow with circulation. Famblin of Arapahoe was in town Tuesday. W. Y. Bissell in town Thursday for Hartford. Forbes starts for Kanuckland Sunday. will visit Detroit and Chicago. Drinkwater sells 47 Cattle Co. interest, moves to Colorado. Marble drives horses to Hastings. McCarty from Cullom seeks land here. Jeans Moore to Boise City then Salt Lake City trip. Delay of Culbertson calls, plans Texas steer purchase. Cole of the Q in town. talks of marriage soon. Mrs. Babcock and baby to Rockford Ill.. T. B. Babcock proxies at State Convention in Lincoln.
Benkelman Round-Up Favors Pouring Rain and Poker Night
In Benkelman the weather turned rainy and cattlemen prepare for the round-up at the head of the Frenchman on May 25. A Massachusetts visitor mingled with locals at the Dew-drop, joined a poker game, and, after a dispute, fled as gunfire erupted between Collins and Evans. A $5 hat was shot through, the visitor fled, and is now seeking medical help and money to return home, preferring Bootmaking to cattle work.
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Collins & Trwillinger
Mose
McCook
Massachusetts
Benkehnan
Y. m
West
Smart Alecks
Mose Collins
George Evans
W. Wheeler
Collins
Evans
U. m
Bay State
Y.m
Benkelman
Sr. Lawrence
Remarkable Oregon Sets Transatlantic Run Record
The Oregon of the Guion line arrives in New York after a 2,861 mile run in six days ten hours ten minutes, beating the prior best by seven hours. The captain believes the voyage could drop to five hours less. Its average speed equaled 461 miles per day or about 19 mph, faster than recent plains railway time.
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Tuerre
Atlantic
Oregon
Guion Line
New York
The
Bill to end crowding on trains by fare only for seated riders
A House bill would require payment of fare only if a seat is provided on public conveyances. It aims to reduce standing passengers and crowding on rail trains and streetcars, promoting courtesy and a calmer travel experience.
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House of Representatives
Audubon Iowa Faces Reflection On Old Man Jefferson Lynching
Editorial notes that Audubon was fortunate not to repeat recent lynching trends as locals debate the fate of Jefferson’s murderers. The piece condemns the perpetrator who harmed a child and argues hanging would not be excessive for such a crime.
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Audubon
Iowa
Jefferson
Colorado cattle round-up eyed for eastern excursion
A Denver scheme aims to turn the annual cattle round-up into a grand east to Colorado excursion. Proponents expect many eastern visitors drawn by cowboy horsemanship, with Colorado and Denver to gain current and prospective profits.
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Denver
Colorado
Washington Lawyer Belinda Lockwood Seen on Avenues
Belinda B. Lockwood, noted female attorney, is seen daily in Washington riding a tricycle along the avenues. The sighting highlights her regular presence in public spaces.
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Belinda B. Lockwood
Washington
Delightful remedy praised in testimonial letters
Letters from Henry L. Cook and F E Anderson praise Mansa's Gonpen Basam as a cure for coughs and colds. Mansa's Golpen Basan and Goipen Brook Liver Tonic marketed by L. Green, McCook Druggist, with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Mansa
Leavenworth
Kansas
M. W. Wilson
Burton
L. Green
McCook
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the Tribune
Local Intelligence
Graham Flour
City Bakery
Hayden & Co
Lee's
John Farley
Babcock
No. 40
San Francisco
Tubbs
Western Ranges
Ed. Dolen
Macfarland Street
A. P. Sharp
T. B. Stutzman
Messrs. Fredericks & Son
Council Bluffs
West McCook
Towa
D. Kendall
Madison Street
Starbuck Bros
Probst Bros
Chas. Manderson
M. McKicair
R.S. Cooley
S. L. Green
Quick
A. C. Clyde
Sutton
R.¢. Mitchell
L. B
A. E. Martin
Orleans Sentinel
Dolan
Ashmore
Indianola
Mr. Remington
M. A. Spalding
Hamburg
Rees
J. E. Cochran
Charlie Love
Culbertson Sun
Ord Valley County
M. Y. Starbuck
L. W. Marble
Mr. Wilcox
Mr. Marble
Frank Cosgrove
Cosgrove
A. C. Towne
TriBune
D. M. Famblin
Arapahoe
D. M
W. Y. Bissell
Hartford Insurance Co
Columbus
Norman Forbes
Kanuckland
Detroit
J. F
Chicago
John Drinkwater
47 Cattle Company
James Lyon
Mr. Drinkwater
L. O. Marble
Hastings
M. D
Michael McCarty
Cullom
Moore
Boise City
Idaho
Salt Lake City
John Delay
Texas
T. B. Babcock
Rockford, Ill
T. B
T. B. Stutzman, M. D
Nebraska
Marsh
Hayden & Co.'s
Eigth
DeLand’s
Noah Mishler
Tampaco Messenger
Marquis
Russell's
Richard
Philip Weick
Olcott & Dunbar
Jno. Dwyer
W. M. Rollins
T.G. Rees
Tom McIlroy
Levi Johnson
N. Burtless
L. B. Jupson
McCook, Neb
J. E. Berger
Justice Court
Red Willow Coun
H. Hexperson
Wm. H. Henderson
J. E B. Berger
W. W. Fisher
Red Willow County
Jennings & Starbuck
Plaintii
MecCook
I. J. StTanpcen
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