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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1884
Page
5
Methodist services held every other Sunday at 10.00 AM and 4 PM with Sunday School. Pastor AnLen Bani Ting. Catholic services held in the Opera Hall once every four weeks. Pastor osmen Creny.
McCook merchants advertise a wide range of goods including Graham flour at City Bakery, coal sieves at Lytle Bros, china dolls and blankets at Metropolitan Drug Store, Wagons from J. Phillips, and fresh Michigan cider. The notices urge tax payment reminders, new deliveries like Havana cigars, silk fabrics, millinery sales, and winter flannels, all underscored by weekly trains and store slogans.
An Opera Hall gospel temperance meeting is planned for Sunday evening with all invited. The town notes a growing land-seeker interest despite nearing winter. Local trains mourn an Omaha accident memorial after engineer and fireman killed. A Mrs Laura Fixen temperance talk is scheduled for McCook on the 27th with details to follow. A surveying party near McCook plots a road line into Frontier county. The Tribune calls for a census of the city via private subscription. A potato race at the skating rink yielded Master Orbs a season ticket. A 160 acre deeded tract with improvements is for sale at 2640. Starbuck’s feed store lot on Main Avenue sold for 300 to J D McNeely. Winter precursors geese have been seen over the area bound for warmer climes.
A New Jersey discoverer claims a cure by burying hogs alive for two weeks before resurrecting them. The article also offers a carpet sweeping method using wet brown paper torn into pieces to lift dust. It notes Culbertson Sun private circulars boasting large Southwestern Nebraska circulation. It ends with a quip about Solomon and the Democratic Central Committee.
The notice asks friends who owe various sums to call in and square accounts after months of promises to pay. It states they have carried over many accounts and are urgent to have promises fulfilled immediately.
An order from the railroad company prohibits selling coal to its employees. Previously coal was sold at cost, a perk now removed, likely cutting savings for workers with low wages. Fuel costs are a major local expense.
The W C T U held a temperance gathering in the Opera Hall on Sunday evening with speeches readings recitations and music. Rev Chessington a late arrival stirred attendees with a humane appeal while Daisy Boyle delivered an excellent recitation. The ladies continue preparations for aggressive work and their success is eagerly hoped for.
In the Carpet Department J Menaro presents a large elegant line including Velvet Brussels Body Brussels Tapestry Ingrain Hemp Rugs Oil Cloth and Matting with prices as low as in any market.
The Tribune appeals to Grangers and stock men to protect winter feed with fire guards after ranges burned or endangered by neglect. It touts its own large circulation and advertising power and notes Metropolitan Drug Store services and job work affordability. News of 12 cattle deaths near Gosper County attributed to poisonous weeds ends the item.
The McCook column reports a wrist injury to Eddie Wilcox after a stone fight at the school and urges formation of a town fire department. It urges more fire plugs and equipment, notes a promised hose cart from Mr. Hockwell, and warns of the need to protect businesses and homes, stressing communal effort. The piece laments lethargy and calls for swift citizen action.
The Jennie Holman Combination has played nightly to good houses. They opened with Farchon the Cricket with Jennie Holman as the little Cricket and Krause as the funny man drawing laughs. Hazel Kirk and The Little Detective drew full houses on subsequent nights. The company showcases Miss Holman in varied roles and Krause as the season’s best joke. Tonight they present The Two Orphans with Miss Jennie as Louise, promising an excellent rendition.
A 10 ft wind mill trader seeks a cow in exchange. In McCook the election passed quietly with large turnout. Red Willow county precincts reported substantial activity and some scratching and trading. A strong Republican majority is expected for national state congressional and county races.
L B Stiles builds a 12 ft wind mill purchased from W M Irwin. The skating rink draws steady crowds every afternoon as skilled rollers draw more interest. L Bragg, proprietor, plans to stock a new batch of skates soon.
At the matinee Saturday afternoon the play Ten Nights in a Bar Room will be presented. Johan J. Dunbar, tied to his livery stable business, buys and sells grain of all kinds and pays 27 cents for corn, two cents above the average market price. He buys grain and sells feed at the lowest margin from the old Leland barn on West Railroad Street.
The Holman Combination will back tonight's street and Hall performances with a band and orchestra playing excellent music. They have received much applause and favorable comment. The orchestra will supply music for the ball after the entertainment tomorrow night and is expected to enchant.
Leading chemists say Royal and Price’s Baking Powder contain ammonia harming health, while Leis’ German Baking Powder boasts tartar content and no alum. Advertises C. St. Rogers as seller and promotes Seda from D. B. De Land & Co. and Hayden & Co as trusted purveyors of pure medicines.
Mrs. Lee builds a residence in the eastern part of town intending to rent it when finished, citing high demand for houses. The Metropolit an Drug Store advertises full line tubes and blanks for sale.
Mrs H W Pike arrived from Boston Monday night. A T Gatewood and bride stayed in town this week at the Eating House. Es Reynolds of the Fisher ranch visited city for about a week. Mrs R M Irwin of Wall Lake Iowa visits son W M this month. J G Stokes stopped by Wednesday and left for Arapahoe. Senator and Mrs Dolan and Mr and Mrs McCartney of Indianola were in town Wednesday. Mr Fry of Mt Ayr Iowa arrived, clerking for Dr Willey in the B and M Pharmacy. KE M Lewis Cambridge attorney called last Thursday. J C Walsh traveling for an Omaha house arrived Tuesday and stayed at his homestead this week. Mr and Mrs Hazen, friends of L W Pike, arrived from Athens of Aemaica Monday night on No 1 and may start a business here. W J Williams Ed Taylor C M Bronson and Frank Badger of Benkelman registered at the B and M Tuesday. Mr Worth of Connecticut who purchased the McCandlish ranch arrived early this week and went to his Driftwood ranch. Israel Stokes, father of J G Stokes, left for New Jersey Monday after extended visit at Willow. Mgr Stokes praised the country highly.
A lyric depicts a bachelor living rough on the western claim with a lean shack, no glass windows, a leather hinge roof, and a hungry coyote nearby. The speaker prefers freedom and modest meals over Eastern wealth, cherishing life in the untamed West.
Advertisements from Leis German Cream Tartar and Biearl Soda spark user concern as rivals accuse each other of using ammonia and injurious ingredients. Leis German Baking Powder is promoted for digestion and purity, sold by C H Rogers. Zylonite combs advertised at Metropolitan Drug Store.
Jos Menxano, proprietor, announces a 10 percent discount on all cash sales of clothing and overcoats through December 1 after stocking heavy July purchases. The offer aims to clear stock and benefit customers paying cash.
Ash Extension Tables for one dollar per foot Kitchen Safes priced at fifty dollars Carpets Soaper per yard Windmills offered at low prices Sewing Machines cheap for cash Large stock of furniture fifteen percent cheaper than any other dealer J S Pintis Indianola Nebraska
J Menano proprietor advertises a sale at cost until December 1 offering fancy feathers plumes flowers hats bonnets and ladies caps with trimming free of charge at the Chicago General Store.
A local ad lists 12 pounds of standard granulated sugar for 1 dollar and 13 pounds of extra C sugar for 1 dollar. Also offered are 20 bars of White Russian Soap for 7 dollars in the sale.
Jewelry advertises eye protectors and a range of spectacles including smoked vine green shooting specs and various styles. Catalog highlights emphasize protection and fashion use for readers seeking eyewear options.
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