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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1883
Page
5
Weekly Tribune notes Rogers' new dry goods and groceries stock, hats and boots, cigars at B M Pharmacy, and a Danish spinning wheel exhibit. It reports dances, skating, building plans, and arrivals, with social events at Band Hall and McCook Hotel, plus a postal embezzlement case and various local movements.
A dense listing of precinct officials by district names multiple towns. It names assessors, justices, constables, judges of election, clerks of election, and road overseers for RED WILLOW and other districts, with individual names such as Francis, Hetherington, Wolf, Campbell, Hess, and many others.
The event on Tuesday evening will showcase dishes and a clock each 100 years old, plus a paper about Washington's death and Jeff Davis' finger glass. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12, with supper priced at 35 cents. Ladies prepare extensively and urge large attendance.
The Episcopal church ladies hosted a Friday evening sociable in the Dining Hall with Supt. Campbell granting space and Mrs. Saunders contributing generously. McCook residents donated refreshments and musicians volunteered. About 75 to 100 attendees danced until 12 then again until 2, with Indianola guests in strong attendance. financially the event fell short of expectations but was a highly enjoyable social occasion.
Divine services announced with two sessions on November 18 at 11 am and 7 30 pm at the Band Hall. Regular biweekly meetings follow at the same hours with Allen Barrier serving as pastor.
Valley notes report schools closed last Thursday and a dance at Mr Thomas last Wednesday. Chas Bowels hauled corn, Stone and Fitch took a flying trip home election day, and I T Birdsall aided John Whitaker with stock sheds. Families move to Kansas this month and new house occupants follow. Arthur Evans returns from Filmore County to supervise his claim and possibly relocate in spring. Driftwood precinct officers elected include H W Wheaton and Joseph Williams Justices. George Fredericks Assessor. Roger Barnes Road Supervisor. M Williams and W Pryor Constables. G B Nettleton M H Johnston C W Williams Election Clerks C C Newman W S Bye.
A large red pocket book is lost on the prairie between I. J. Starbuck’s and Mc Cook beside the railroad. A reward will be paid to the finder who returns it to the office. Inside cover shows the name W. M. Porter.
Public notice requests purchase of four riverfront claims or deeded parcels with water and timber in Red Willow County. No price quotes given. Respond to G. G. Bunton at 221 Hastings, Nebraska.
Classified ad seeking a reliable woman to perform general house work at Citizens Baxx. The notice mentions a far flung reference to the scepter of the Czar of Russia with many nationalities and languages.
Notice announces a teachers examination in Indianola on Saturday November 17th at 9 o clock morning led by Superintendent C L Nerrtirroy.
All monies due the Tareone for subscription come by the terms of the sale to me. Parties who know themselves to live in arrears for subscription will be warm received at any time, if they come, and in hand. F. M. & E. M. Kiuwerz, Publishers.
Advert claims Mansa’s Tonic Astringent cures cholera infantum and other bowel complaints with rapid results. Endorsed by S. J. Armstrong of Fort Scott and Jas. T. Barnes of Kansas City. Sold by Dr. S. L. Green in McCook at 50 cents. Also promotes Marsa Acie Cure for chills fever and Marsa Cathanric Liver Pills for biliousness and constipation.
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