Second Congressional District Republican Convention Set for Hastings
The Republican electors of Nebraska's Second District invite delegates from all counties to meet April 22 in Hastings at 7:00 p.m. to choose two delegates for the National Republican Convention in Chicago on June 3. Delegates allocated by county based on votes, proxies restricted to resident county holders, signed by J. B. McDowell, Chairman, March 15, 1884.
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Nebraska
Hastings
Chicago
J.B. McDowell
Faimmoery
Republican electors invite Red Willow county delegates
The Republican electors of Red Willow county invite precinct delegates to meet in Indianola on Saturday April 11 1884 at 1 PM to elect four delegates to district and state conventions. Representation is based on votes for J M Hiatt and fractions over five, with precincts listed and a March 29 1884 meeting recommendation from Joan J Lamburn and Gec Hocknell.
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Red Willow County
Indianola
J. M. Hiatt
Regent of State University
Willow Grove
Driftwood
Cas Ae Gerver
Red Willow
East Valley
Danbury
Beaver
Gec. Hocknell
Lincoln and Hawley Ticket Leads Republican Campaign
The New York Journal notes the Lincoln Hawley pairing as the Republicans current presidential ticket, but fears it may not endure. The comment suggests the ticket's appeal is strong yet precarious in the political climate.
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Lincoln
Hawley
N. Y
Youne James Nutt Plans Farm Relocation Near Leavenworth
Youne James Nutt the man who killed Dukes in Uniontown Pennsylvania aims to relocate to a farm near Leavenworth Kansas findings show. He seeks a quieter life after the fatal act and court records indicate a move is planned.
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Youne
James Nutt
Dukes
Uniontown
Leavenworth
Kansas
Lincoln and leaders face state rule on succession
A quirky political note warns that Roger O Lincoln unsettles Logan while stressing a constitutional rule: the president and vice president must not come from the same state.
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Roger O' Lincoln
Logan
County in California fields seven teen sheriff candidates
One California county lists seven teens running for sheriff, a record that prompts observers in Pacific coast circles to rethink jokes about Ohio.
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California
Ohio
Prince Bismarck Recalled in Sudden Time
A remark contrasts the fate of Prince Bismarck with the American pig, saying the former will be gathered to his fathers while the latter continues to root through huts and palaces across fatherland and the world.
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Prince Bismarck
Wogan canvassing seen as prep for Senate race
Observers in Washington believe Wogan seeks broad support to strengthen his bid for the Senate as his current term ends next year and with no clear path to a presidential nomination.
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Washington
Wogan
Prince Sroroxp Of Victoria Dies In Cannes At 2 A M
Prince Sroroxp eight child and youngest son of Queen Victoria died in Cannes very suddenly at 2 o clock Friday morning after reportedly attending a ball in Nice Tuesday. Born in 1853 he is the first of Victoria's nine children to pass away.
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Prince Sroroxp
Queen Victoria
Cannes
Nice
Bismarck Steps Down With Kaiser’s Consent
Following Minister Sargent’s withdrawal from Germany, Bismarck has decided to resign from the Prussian ministry with Kaiser Wilhelm’s consent. The American hog controversy has sparked significant debate on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Sargent
Germany
Bismarck
Kaiser Wilhelm
Atlantic
Congress Appropriates 300000 For Mississippi Flood Sufferers
The Journal notes a new federal relief appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars for flood victims on the lower Mississippi. It warns that such precedents may lead to recurring large annual expenditures and amplified spending if floods recur, as lawmakers from affected districts press for further relief.
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Congress
Mississippi
Ohio
Journal
County Commissioners Adjourned Session Proceedings 1884
Board approves appointments for road districts and public offices, confirms official bonds for assessors and overseers, grants road petitions, lays over several road actions, and adjusts omitted 1883 taxes for Frees and Stockwell. Claims for Court House and road work are approved under General Fund and Road Fund levies.
Court Journal Docket Abates Land Damages and Tax Errors
Warrant requests to John G Eaton & Bros for land damage claims allowed February 9 1884 totaling 120 dollars. Warrant to C D Phelps for land damage claims allowed February 9 1884 totaling 203 dollars. J L Townley bridge material claim reduced to 5 dollars. Hetherington tax list claims laid on table. Frank Bushong affidavits erroneous 1883 school tax of 3.63 dollars remitted. Board adjourns to meet April 19 1884. C D Cramer County Clerk.
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John G. Eaton & Bros
C. D. Phelps
J. L. Townley
James Hetherington
Frank Bushong
C. D. Cramer
Stock Growers Meeting Set for Benkelman April 15 1884
Attention Stockmen. The Southwestern Nebraska Stock Growers Association will meet in Benkelman Nebraska on Tuesday April 15 1884. All interested parties are requested to attend. B Birp president.
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Southwestern Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Benkelman
Neb
B. Birp
Benner murder trial cited for legal reform zeal
The text contrasts mob energy spent on tar and feathering lawyers with appreciation for reform minded actions in Cincinnati. It suggests the mob’s outrage would have earned national praise if directed at lawyers during the Benner murder case.
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Benner
Cincinnati
Territories Knock for Admission to Union
Quote states that the saying knock and it shall be opened was not meant for territories as they seek admission to statehood, facing repeated refusals and delays in joining the union.
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Union
Riots in Cincinnati Report 50 Dead and 100 Wounded
Reports from Cincinnati indicate fifty people killed and around a hundred wounded amid riots. The casualty figures reflect a severe outbreak of violence with ongoing unrest in the city.
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Fenty
Cincinnati
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Offered Free Samples
Corn druggist Dr S L Green gives sample bottles of Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup free to prove quality and warrants every bottle to give satisfaction. Call for a sample bottle.
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Brees
L. Green
Somme
Ss. L. Green
Abandonment Complaint in Red Willow County Homestead Case
Martin McGriff sues Sylvester Wilbur over entry 1201 dated May 27 1579 in North Platte Neb for abandonment of homestead in Red Willow county The U S S Land Office at McCook invites Wilbur and McGriff to appear April 14 18st at 10 A M to provide testimony and respond to the complaint Filed by Register G L Laws.
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U. S&s. Land Office
McCook
Nebraska
Martin McGriff
Sylvester Wilbur
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Land Office summons in McCol Nebraska 1884 timber claim dispute
Complaint filed by George W. Cline against Moses W. McReynolds over timber culture entry 681 in Red Willow County Nebraska. Contest alleges failure to cultivate and abandon tract, weeds and grass cover, hearing set April 18, 1884 at 11 A M at the office to respond with testimony.
Land Office Notice on Timber Culture Entry Compliance
John W. Relph files complaint against Henry Bansititts for failure to meet timber culture requirements on the southeast quarter of section 3, township 1 north, range 29 west in Red Willow County Nebraska. Contestants summoned to appear May 7 1844 at 1 PM to testify about alleged noncompliance.
Timber Culture Entry Contested in Red Willow County Neb
U S Land Office at North Platte charges Alonzo A Duvall with failure to cultivate or plant on timber culture land described as west 34 northwest 4 and west TM southwest 4 section 27 township 2 north range 29 west in Red Willow county Neb Contested by Francis M Reed with cancellation sought The parties are summoned to appear April 21 1884 at 1 PM to testify and respond on alleged abandonment and failure
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U. & Land Office
McCook
Nebraska
Martin McGriff
William W. Wilbur
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
U. S. Land Office
Cook
Francis M. Reed
Alonzo A. Duvall
Sun
Sidney Dodge
Martin J. Elliott
Township
G.L. Laws
Thomas Boyle
James Goosfrey
Hegister
Sels. J. Johnson
Ed. Hutchinson
Timber Culture Entry Contested at Medlock Neb
Stewart FE Hove files a contest against Joseph M Doty for failure to plant or cultivate timber culture land in Red Willow county Neb The case concerns entry 1120 dated October 24 1579 at North Platte and a tract in section 14 township 4 north range 29 west The contest seeks testimony at the land office May 1 1884 to address alleged weed growth and lack of timber seeds or cuttings on the land
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C. S. Land Office
Medlock
Neb
Stewart FE. Hove
Joseph M. Doty
North Platte
Red Willow County
Joseph M
A. M
G. L. Laws
Land Office summons for homestead abandonment case in 1884
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues summons against Edward T Worden to appear May 8 1884 at 10 AM to testify on alleged abandonment of his North Platte homestead entry filed July 1 1879 in Red Willow County Nebraska. Charles H Dungan files the action.
Abandonment Hearing Set In Red Willow County Land Case
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska notes complaint by Andrew J. Pate against Frederick W. Van Forell over homestead entry 166 dated February 1 1850 near North Platte. Hearing scheduled May 6 1884 at 10 AM to respond and present testimony on alleged abandonment.
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U. S. Land
C. F. Babcock
Abandonment Proceeding for Homestead Entry 141 McCook Neb
U S Land Office in McCook Nebraska issues notice to Louis Fleischman archnist Paul Wacker for abandoning homestead entry 141 dated North Platte June 2 1579. Parties are summoned to appear May 5 at 10 a m to respond and testify regarding alleged abandonment before G L Laws Register.
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U. & Land Office
McCook
Neb
Louis Fleischman
Paul Wacker
North Platte
Hitchcock County
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Register
Abandonment case in Red Willow County Nebraska
William M. Rollins sues Hiram Robbins over a homestead entry dated January 3 188, seeking cancellation. Parties are summoned to appear May 1 at 10 o clock A M to respond and provide testimony on alleged abandonment at the North Platte office.
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U. & Land Office
McCook
Neb
William M. Rollins
Hiram Robbins
North Platte
Red Willow County
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Timber culture entry cancelation case in Red Willow Neb
U S Land Office McCook Neb issues notice in a timber cultivation case filed by Thomas Boyle against James Goosfrey. Contest concerns alleged failure to break, cultivate, or plant trees on Red Willow county land since 1870 11 27. Hearing set for April 21 1844 at 1 PM.
Land Office summons contest over timber culture entry
Complaint filed by Samuel Ellis against William D Ennis for failure to comply with timber culture entry terms dated October 6, 1887 near North Platte Nebraska. Contestant alleges that Ennis has not planted trees seeds or cuttings on the southeast quarter of section seven, township one north range two. Parties summoned to appear May 4 at 10 am at the McCook office.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook, Neb
Mared Mth
John W. Relph
Henrys Bintititts
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
Nebraska
Henry Bansititts
G. L. Laws
Register
A. S. Land Office
McCook
Samuel Ellis
William BD. Ennis
William D. Bnouls
Abandonment Inquiry Over Homestead Entry 1065
MecCook Nebraska March 7 1884 Jesse Smith sues Marcus Kinner for abandoning homestead entry 1065 dated May 187 North Platte Neb southwest quarter section 21 township north range west Red Willow county Neb cancellation sought parties summoned to appear April 17 1884 at 1 PM to respond and provide testimony Register G L Laws
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U. & Land Office
McCook
Neb
Soreham
John Fredvicks
Chapman S. Scudder
North Platte
Nebraska
Red Willow County
Wceck, A. M
G. L. Laws
Register
U. S. Land Office
MecCook
Jesse Smith
Marcus 5
Kinner
Township North
Rangers
Land Office Notice of Abandonment Hearing McCook 1884
McCook Nebraska March 15 1884 Thomas Murphy versus William Snyder seeks cancellation of homestead entry 2121 dated North Platte March 4 1880 for land in Red Willow County Nebraska The parties are summoned to appear at the land office on May 3 1884 at 9 o clock A M to respond and testify regarding alleged abandonment
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McCook, Neb
Thomas Murphy
William Snyder
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Register
Land Office notice of entry cancellation suit in Red Willow Neb
Arthur J. Brent sues William M. Jones to cancel culture entry 400 from North Platte dated November 15 1873 for northwest quarter section 34 township north range 23 Red Willow County Neb alleging failure to break ten acres cultivate ten acres and plant ten acres and alleging sale or relinquishment for valuable consideration summons to appear May 1 1844 at 1 PM for proofs and referrals.
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U. Ss. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Arthur J. Brent
William M. Jones
North Plate
Red Willow County
Hiw
G. L. Laws
Land Office summons in Red Willow County Nebraska
Martha J. Jamison vs James A. Rogers to cancel homestead entry No 38 for southwest quarter section 31 township 3 north range 28 west Red Willow county Nebraska. Parties summoned to appear May 10 18 M at 1 o clock PM to respond in the matter.
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U. 8
Land Office
McCook
Neb
Martha J. Jamison
James A. Rogers
Range 28
Red Willow County
Nebraska
McCook Land Office suits Zachary Fields for failure to cultivate
Susan Roop sues Zachary T Fields at McCook Nebraska in land office action for failure to cultivate or plant trees on southeast quarter section 24 township 1 north range 10 west dated September 14 1875 but filed March 9 1874 contesting entry 1008. Fields is summoned to appear May 3 at 1 PM to respond and testify as to alleged neglect and non cultivation.
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McCook
Neb
Susan Roop
Zachery T. Fiels
North Platte
Red Willow County
Zachary T. Fields
G. L. Laws
Register
Final Proof Notices at McCook Land Office
Land Office notices announce settlers Jacob Randel and William A Wishon filing final proof to support their claims. Randel seeks land in section 21 township 3 north range 28 west with witnesses James A. Taylor John Longnecker Royal Buck and G F Standel of Red Willow Neb. Wishon seeks northeast land in section 27 township 1 north range 25 west with witnesses Jesse C. Ashton Fred Yount B B Duckworth and Francis Golay of Danbury Neb.
McCook Land Office Notices for May Final Proofs
Land Office notices from McCook Nebraska announce final proof dates for homestead claims. John McCotter seeks proof May 1 to show residence and cultivation of north section 25 township 3 north range west, with witnesses Farley Enyeart and McManigul of McCook. Joseph L Springer seeks proof May 6 for northeast quarter and other parcels in section 7 township 4 north range 29 west, with witnesses Scofield Spaulding Turner and Doyle of Box Elder Nebraska.
Mefox Neb Land Office Notice of Final Proof
Land Office at Mefoox Nes February 25 164 announces Christian Bincholder seeks final proof to support his homestead claim 104 for the west northwest 4 section 17 and north 4 northeast% section 15 township 3 north range 30 west before the register and receiver at McCook Neb April 4 1884 witnesses Adolph Rieschick John M Huet Augustine Plasueyer Frederick Plasueyer all of McCook Neb to prove continuous residence and cultivation of said land.
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Mefoox
Nes
McCook
Neb
Ziet
Christian Bincholder
Adolph Rieschick
John M. Huet
Augustine
Frederick Plasueyer
Ark of McCook
Woman Files Final Proof For Land Claim At McCook Nebraska
Isabell E Hickling seeks final proof to establish residence and cultivation of the northeast quarter section 9 township 1 north range 20 west at McCook Nebraska. Witnesses Lyman L Miller Ira G Wickwire Wesley M Sanderson and George Leland all of McCook Nebraska will testify May 6 1914 before the land office registrar G L Laws.
Land Office Notice of McCook Settler Claim March 1884
Notice is given that Anna Heberling has filed proof of intention to prove continuous residence and cultivation on land in Nebraska. Proofs will be made before the Receiver at McCook on Friday in May 1884 for sections 14 township 1 north range 6 west. Witnesses include I N Shepherd James Campbell P O Cramer M F Tanner.
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McCook
New
Hogiewror
Neb
Anna Heberling
Range
I. N. Shepherd
James Campbell
P.O. Cramer
Osburn
M. F. Tanner
Currico
G. L. Laws
Itegister
Notice of Homestead Filing by Lydia J Duvall
Laxp Office at McCook Nebraska March 1 1884 announces Lydia J Duvall the deserted wife of Alonzo Duvall filed for homestead on southeast quarter of section 20 township 1 north range 28 west to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Witnesses listed are William Shockley Solomon Boyer John L Sellers and Stephen C Boyer all of Stoughton Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
Med notice of final proof in McCook Nebraska
An unnamed settlor gives notice of intent to file final proof in support of her claim. Proof will be made before the register at McCook Nebraska on April 1, 1884. Witnesses Nehemiah Burress L J Burthess William Pryor and John Whittaker of McCook Nebraska attest residence and cultivation of the land.
Final Proof Set for McCook Land Claim
Land office at McCook Nebraska February 1 1884 notices final proof for Alexander M. Greevey Hd 1010 for the northeast section 14 township north range 2 west. He names witnesses John Connor Lemiel Daniels Willian C Shockley James Gregrey of Stoughton Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation before Register G L Laws at McCook on April 15 S&S.
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McCoo
New
McCook
Neb
S&s
Alexander M. Greevey
John Connor
Lemiel Daniels
Willian C. Shockley
James Gregrey
Stoughton
G. L. Laws
Register
Settlement Claim Notice for Indianola Nebraska Land
LANY OFFICE AY McCook Nebraska March 1st 54 named settler has filed notice of his intention to make proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before H M Ashmore County Judge Willow county at Indianola Nebraska on Saturday April 12 viz Charles Appleton homestead 712 for the northeast quarter section 20 township 4 north of range 27 west He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence and cultivation of said land Robert H Thomas BE PF Quigley Charles B Hoag and Charles Reddish as of Indianola Nebraska
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Mccook
Net
Neb
Jacob Randel
James A. Taylor
John Longnecker
Royal Buck
G. F. Standel
Red Willow
G. L. Laws
William A. Wishon
D. S
Jesse C. Ashton
Fred. Yount
B. B
Duckworth
Francis Golay
Danbury
Register
Lanp
McCoor
Nebs
Iss
John McCotter
John Farley
Willian N. Enyeart
B. Enyeart
Lemuel McManigul
Joseph L. Springer
Thomas Scofield
James Spaulding
F. Turner
Daniel Doyle
Box Elder
Laanp
New
Jofim L. Sellers
James B. Miller
Wilber F. Saunders
Robert 8. Cooley
Solomon Hoyer
Stoughton
Neba
Hegister
Ner
Isgubelle E. Hickling
Lyman L. Miller
Ira G. Wickwire
Wesley M. Sanderson
George Leland
Meook
Chaim
Mde
Tegister
Bessie J. Ausbourne
Ringe
Nehemiah Burtress
L. J. Burthess
William Pryor
John Whittaker
G.L. Laws
LANY
Seid
Robert H. Thomas
BE. PF. Quigley
Charles B. Hoag
Charles Reddish
Indianola
John W. Traylor
Aaron Colvin
Eugene G. Dunham
George Fowler
Wallace W. Dunham
Nes
Nathan O Wickwire
Howestead
Lind
Robeart S. Cooley
Joio Conner
William ©. Shockley
Lemuel Daniels
Keister
Marek Tith
Elain
Heaister
Monedar
Edwin L. Phares
Howlstead
Townhill North
Range
T. Allington
J. W. Sewell
T. Rh. D. Pollock
Samuel B. Pollock
G. L Laws
Jefon Leister
Nel
Woladay
Nellie Joahnsen
Bb. S
Rance
Charles W. Roper
Nethaniel Meyers
Frank Livehart
Allen Phillipps
A. G. L. Laws
Feych Township
OUS Residtmee c. Hind
r \ Culbertson
T. Bipreches
Ska. Hoge
Willow Grove
Land Office Notice of Final Proof at McCook
Nellie Johansen files notice of intention to make final proof on land in Nebraska. Proof date set for April 6 at McCook with witnesses Charles W. Roper Nethaniel Meyers Frank Livehart and Allen Phillipps, all of McCook. Land description includes sections and township details.
Notice of intention to establish homestead in Nebraska
February 23, 1884 a named settler filed notice of his intention. Proof will be made before the receiver at McCook on April 9. The applicant lists residence in Culbertson Nebraska and names witnesses C hind and Hoge of Willow Grove Neb among others.
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Editors and Publishers
County
Jefferson
Balines
Fillmore
Thayer
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Chase
Republican County Convention
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Clerk’s Office
Indianola, Neb
Board of County Commissioners
Henry Crabtree
E. J. Allington
Thomas Clark
Wu. F. Simpson
Wm. Kilgore
James T. Gragg
A. B. Coppers
CoNsTaBle
William F. Simpson
Wm. Cook
C. M. Goben
J. L. Hauger
John C. Anderson
S. E
S. W. Corner
Chas. Colling
Joseph A. Carter
S. W
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Edward P. Mack
N. E
J. B. Kilgore
Republican River
Frees & Stockwell
Hocknell
Court House
General Fund
J. W. Dolan
Insurance Court House
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Arthur Baston
General Fund Levy
R.H. Criswell
G. S. Bishop
Franklin & Dolan
State Journal Co
U. S
America
Ont Cain
Hallett Book CO
Portland
Maine
H. Hallett & CO
Malne
U. 5
Carles C. Sibbitt
Duvall C. Goff
BP. M
U.S Land Office
Metauk
Andrew
Modle
Wilson B. McClure
North Pintte
Wilson Th. McClure
Cynthia A. Starbuck
Charlies A. Kisson
Loecluck
Joseph H. Cine
Arthur F. Hitchcock
McCol
Fth
George W. Cline
Moses W. McReynokces
Moses W. McReynolds
U.S. Land Office
Thomas B. Carnahan
Sarah Miller
Range 29
Charles H. Dungan
Edward T. Worden
Alki
I Ie
G. I. Laws, Register
Laxp
Lydia J. Duvall
Alonzo Duvall
Minge
William (. Shockley
Solomon Boyer
John L. Sellers
Stephen C. Boyer
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