Pieces of the past, Southwest Nebraska style

The only good things that came from our recent weather are moisture and a desire to stay inside by the fire! That desire leads me to reading old newspapers on www.chroniclingamerica.gov. The McCook Tribune is on that site and easy to search using the sites "Advance Search" tab.

McCook Tribune, Dec. 20, 1895:

Charles Lehn has purchased the W. Palmer residence on Marshall Street and will soon have one of the coziest little homes of the city.

The Athletic club has their eyes fixed on the unoccupied Lutheran church as a possible place for a gymnasium.

The attendance at the Lantern Class, Friday last, was very large, and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Prof. Hosic's subject, which was Longfellow and his poems, was an interesting one and was appreciated by his audience.

McCook Tribune, Dec. 24, 1897:

The prompt and efficient manner in which Chief of Police Jordan and C. C Coglizer have cleaned the snow from the sidewalks before school time has been greatly appreciated by teachers and pupils, with the exception of small boys who prefer to wade where the snow is deepest.

The local ice men are making good use of the cold weather this week to fill their ice houses. Large quantities have been put up by individuals, combinations and dealers, the supply for the most part being derived from the Driftwood and Goheen's pond. The quality, this season, is of the very best, clean, clear, and from eight to twelve inches in thickness.

McCook Tribune, Jan. 1, 1897:

The following officers for the J.K. Barnes post (G.A.R., a Civil War veterans group) were elected at the meeting of the members, Tuesday evening: G.W. Dillon, Post Commander; B.F. Olcott, Senior Vice Commander; Jacob Steinmetz, Junior Vice Com.; A.C. Harlau, Surgeon; J.M. Bell, Chaplain; J.A. Wilcox, Quartermaster; G.W. Starr, Officer of the Day; J.A. Brinton, Officer of the Guard; I. Underhill, Guard; J. H. Yarger, Adjutant.

McCook Tribune, Dec. 22, 1905:

The J.D. Stulken shoe stock in the Zint Building on lower Main Avenue was practically destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. The fire was discovered about one o'clock, and an alarm promptly sent in, to which there was a quick response, and to this fact perhaps we can give credit for not having a much more serious fire to report. But, the fire was not controlled until the stock was practically destroyed, and the interior of the building was much damaged.

The trial of William M. Heun, Jr., and Mrs. Mary Malloy, before Justice LeHew, last Friday, for assault and battery, on complaint of their father, William Heun, Sr., resulted in the son being sent to the county jail for sixty days and pay costs of suit and the daughter being fined $10.00 and costs. The daughter paid. The father was quite painfully injured.

Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Jacobs of the south side were both injured-Mrs. Jacobs severely-in a runaway near the east railroad crossing, last Saturday. Their horses became frightened at the switch engine which was moving near the crossing at the time they attempted to cross. The horses became unmanageable, ran away, and into the wire fence. The vehicle was demolished and Mrs. Jacobs has been under the doctor's care.

Southwest Nebraska Genealogy Society will be having a short business meeting followed by our Christmas party, Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1-3 p.m. Our library will be open for research at that time, 110 West C, Suite M-3. Please join us.