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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1883
Page
5
The Tribune notes fair weather and a busy week with new goods at Rogers and Mrs Rowell. Local visits include J. Daniels and W. F. Wallace. Water works progress, street improvements, and a forthcoming county fair frame the town’s social and business life. A congregational sermon questions saloon plans as band activities and Odd Fellows meet.
A Monday evening surprise party honored Mrs. 8. S. Green in McCook. The doctor kept the secret, guests gathered, dancing began, and refreshments were enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Dr. and Mrs. L. Lee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Babcock, Mrs. George K. E. Hays, Mr. and Mrs. W. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kenyon, Mrs. Meserve, Miss Broderick, Miss Vaughn, Miss Jennie Fisher, G. M. Chenery, and J. F. Forbes.
A growing disposition to incorporate McCook among local business leaders has ripened. The County Commissioners meet in Indianola on October 6, and if incorporation is to proceed this fall, the petition should be presented then. Interested parties should prepare a petition. signatures can be gathered in half a day.
On September 3 between Sterling and Camp Sheridan Hastings Neb a red moroco wallet pocket book containing ten or fifteen dollars in three dollar bills a bank book from the Bank of Sterling and promissory notes and securities were lost Any finder may keep the money and return the papers for no questions or claim a fifteen dollar reward for the entire loss Address K A Moore Sterling Neb
The article urges Red Willow producers and stockmen to participate in the county fair, noting liberal premiums should attract strong exhibits and hoping the community supports a successful event with the best farm and herd productions.
Mrs. B. A. Rowe announces a full line of ladies misses and children's hats in the newest fashions. She invites patrons to view the stock and expresses gratitude for past support and a desire for continued patronage.
Testimonials praise Marsi Go rpen Bal SAM for throat and lung relief with rapid results. D H Wilson of Creston Iowa, R A Jackson of Quincy Illinois, and P R Crisp, a Monroe City Missouri druggist, report effective cough cures and high satisfaction. Marsi Go rpen Broop and Liver Tonic also advertised by S L Green in McGook with large bottles priced five cents and one dollar.
Mrs. H. A. Fryling plans a grand opening for her new millinery shop on Main Avenue opposite the Post Office. The event this Saturday will showcase the latest styles and invites McCook and surrounding ladies to visit.
The MeCook Lewine Society thanks Mr. Rider for the use of his hall for the Harvest Home event. The MeCook Band and others who kindly supplied music for the occasion are also acknowledged.
For sale 16 or 18 choice grade bucks located west of Driftwood and south of the river. Listed by G. B. Nettleton with contact details unreadable.
M A Spalding appears as agent for the light running New Home sewing machine in an advertised notice. The model promises smooth operation and modern features for household use.
Help wanted notice from Citizens Bank seeking a girl for general housework with simple application instructions at the bank location.
Notice is given that on the th day of October 1883 a meeting of the county commissioners in Red Willow Nebraska at Indianola will hear Joseph Braun apply for license to sell malt spirits and vinous liquors as provided by Nebraska statutes in McCook at Willow Grove Precinct. Signed September 1883 by JOSEPH DRADS.
Look Here retail notices show white lead at eight dollars per hundred, pure boiled oil eighty cents per gallon, 150 test headlight at twenty five cents per car, machine castor oil thirty one fifty per gallon, coal pressed castor oil two dollars per gallon at Green's dace store.
George Hockwell brings Lincoln message from R Q Phillips stating the Railroad Company will transport bridge materials free and grant a land right of way south of McCook. If after seven years the land is needed, the bridge may be moved at the company's expense. People south of the river welcome the proposal and work may start soon.
All monies due the Trincar for subscription must be paid under sale zone terms. Parties owing arrears for subscription are welcome at any time if they come with cash in hand. A. B. Corrrory, Publisher.
A brief notice states ten cords of dry ash wood are offered to Citizens' Bank with a reference to a 16 tf measure.
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