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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1884
Page
4
The Alabama legislature has a bill pending requiring concealed weapon carriers to wear a badge bearing I am armed. The note clarifies it excludes pocket pistols loaded with the vintage of 49.
The Belgian philanthropist Kane Leopold gives $400,000 annually from his private purse to African missions. The remark suggests if he directed such sums to his own poor, heavenly rewards would be greater.
A Polk County Florida letter claims the presidential vote in the precinct shows no Republican ballots cast. The writer describes a crude ballot setup with a flour barrel used as a voting container and ballots dropping to the ground.
New York state braces for a heated senatorial contest as the legislature nears its session. Prominent candidates include Arthur Evarts and Morton, with a possible dark horse looming in the home stretch. The presidential count has just concluded and public attention shifts to the coming election battle.
Railroad circles expect a law to reduce the rate per mile to three cents when the legislature convenes on Monday January 8. The change would cut fares west of McCook on the B and M nearly in half from five cents per mile. Freight rate adjustments remain undecided, but producers would gain most from freight reductions.
Over the past year the agricultural bureau mailed 3,600,000 seed packages with congressmen handling 2,900,000 deliveries. One family pair received a package, and those without one should apply next year. Seeds comprised 2,300,000 vegetables 500,000 flowers 114,000 tobacco 60,000 wheat 200,000 corn 25,000 turnips 12,000 potatoes and one rye package.
A poker party in Atlanta was transformed into a surprise gathering after police received a tip from a friend of the wife of a prominent man. The group including a sheriff, a county judge, two legislators, a groom and a preacher were jailed by the Chief of Police and his squad before a marriage feast planned for the next day.
The Garfield national monument association reports a fund of 132509 with 4 percent interest. State contributions include Ohio 88490 New York 13466 Illinois 35396 Iowa 2824 Montana 1922 Maine 1610 Connecticut 1342 New Hampshire 1915 Wisconsin 1765 Pennsylvania ? Canada 9. France contributes 3149.
The Quinta port of entry bill was called up by Senator Manderson and passed in the Senate. Nebraska representatives are urged to push it through the lower house this session to benefit Omaha and western trade, with expectations it will become law.
The United States Land and Investment company of New York City purchases the King Ranch in Texas, the nation’s largest under single management, for six million five hundred thousand dollars. The 800000 acre ranch with about 200000 head of cattle, horses and sheep is expected to yield nearly 1500000 annually as cattle numbers rise about 85 percent. First mortgage bonds are trading at 102 with interest, signaling growing American investor interest.
The article urges giving with self denial and sacrifice during Christmas, valuing generosity over extravagance. It counsels gifts to others over self and mentions Santa’s annual trip, urging sensible spending and meaningful souvenirs rather than costly items.
A veteran physician reflects on how words fail a dying person and quotes Washington Irving Ben Franklin and Walter Scott to illustrate the burden of sympathy and the ache of sleepless nights. The piece surveys thoughts on mortality and consolation from famous literary figures.
Reporter asks L M Ward if Zabriskie v Van Riper is settled. Ward confirms, says he owns the farm after mortgaging it to pay balance to Garry Ackerson, the opposing lawyer. Ackerson has the money. Ward has the farm. both farmers now poor partners with two lawyers.
New statistics show US beer output reached 538 million gallons in the last twelve months, up 23 million gallons from the prior year. Production growth trails consumer demand, with confidence increasing despite temperance concerns as value rises and per capita consumption trends are noted.
A humorous verse parodies a man’s lifelong struggle with alcohol as a foe named John. The chorus repeats John Alcohol, my foe, and the speaker vows to join temperance ranks while recalling the costly, troubled past.
Miss Frances Willard addresses the white ribbon hosts, praising the American home and maternal instinct. She urges women to press forward in legal and political battles against the saloon, citing the enduring strength of maternal love and the biblical chorus to go forward.
The Beaver Bits column reports Rev Mason and Rev J G Martin leading a protracted meeting amid bad weather with strong attendance and growing interest. J Eugene Dolph and I Devoe visitations are noted along with school progress under Mrs Thompson. A sister of James Potter, Esq. dies. Harvey Pricer conveys the news. Braver.
Notice sets December 30 1884 as the time for a special term of the district court in Red Willow county Nebraska. Also mentions William Gustin Jr and a judge. Also advertises piano and organ music at Metropolitan Drug Store and hand painted vases. Lost item a gold scarf pin shaped like a dog with reward.
The supposition notes Dr. Burchard as an alliterative divine who admires Julius Caesar. It claims he drew inspiration from Veni Vidi Vici for his delivery of Rum Romanism and Rebellion in a caustic ghostly reference.
A Bee editorial notes that one sector remains resilient to low mood: democratic state building. It asserts that governance and civic institutions persist despite broad pessimism, highlighting continued momentum in public participation and institutional development.
The January issue offers a twenty dollar reward to the person who states the exact number of verses in the New Testament Scriptures not the revised edition by January 1 1885. If multiple correct answers are received the prize is shared. Send 20 cents in silver with your answer to receive the February issue and future rewards. Easton Pennsylvania publishers Referenue Pesuisuiya Company.
An advertisement touts a new history volume tracing American crime from colonial times to modern days. It highlights biographical detail on figures like Murrell, Edwards, Parkman killer Webster, Cullen Baker, and the Bender family, with 161 plates and portraits. Publishers are N D Thompson & Co of St. Louis and New York.
Johnson Speiding offers Dr King’s New Discovery with a strong guarantee and trial bottle. The ad asserts the product cures ailments of the throat lungs and related issues, inviting customers to call for a free trial bottle.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions money, agents, and a location Mallet Maine with unclear context about buying or taking items. No coherent event or names clearly established.
Complaint notice filed by Ann Lafferts against John K Swart seeks legal remedy for alleged failure to comply with a sewa to Pingerul and cultivating 1v acres of tract from 6 1553 to present. Parties summoned to appear at the office on the sixth day of January in the year noted.
Complaint filed by Hubert Moore against Frank Sandhofer for abandonment of a homestead entry dated March 1 1884 in Willow County Nebraska. Hearing set January 21 1885 at 9 oclock A M at McCook Nebraska to present testimony and respond to the allegations.
Lane Office in McCook Nebraska issues final proof notice for a settler filing to prove residence and occupancy of land in township 2 north range 4 west. Proof set for February 1983 before the register or receiver Herman Bey with witnesses Charles Ebert William Doburko Pred Unsinger and Ernst Newman in Nel. lodsanola Nebraska.
Notice is hereby given that the following named parties intend to drill for oil in McCook vicinity. The names listed include individuals in Nebraska and surrounding counties. The notice cites witnesses and legal formalities under state laws and is filed with the register G. L. Laws.
The Land Office in MeCook Neb announces a notice dated February 2 calling for witnesses to prove residence cultivation and title for the southwest quarter of Section 32 Township 10 Range 4 West. Names listed include A Vine Meiwill and witnesses Dobinions residence along with A Shatter Edson Robinett and others from Metook.
The notice states an individual intends to prove a continuing claim by witness testimony and affidavits. Named witnesses Andy Borer William Le Preven HL Hub Well Merad Wilson reside in McCook. The hearing relates to a land or property dispute under LALWS tterrister procedures.
A public land filing notice states that the claimant seeks final proof for the southeast quarter of section 13 township 4, range 2 west at McCook. January hearing before the Receiver and witnesses listed include William McQuay, Benjamin McQuay, Gustave E Wallin and Alexander Sen, all of McCook Nebraska.
Notices from McCook Nebraska declare settlers filing for Bled and final proof to support claims. Witness lists include Gilbert Nettleton Chester Newman George Starbuck Alphenis Starbuck Hurlbert A Graham James Lawthers James Lawthers N Burtiess Nathan Wickwire and Mary M Briggs among others with dates in October December 1884 and January 1885. Proceedings before the register or receiver in McCook Nebraska outline locations sections townships ranges and land descriptions.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska November 28 1900s to prove final proof in support of this claim aid Sheet said proof will be made before the Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Tuesday January 20 19 for Elsworth K Bassett v Abe for the south southwest and east section 7 township 2 north range 3 west He names the informal witnesses to prove his continuous residence and cultivation of said land viz Dr Usturn George Simnerman Wilkie Varcent and SRS ae shell all of Osborn Nebraska AWS Keister
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces that a final proof has been filed by Jeb C Sheriff for the southwest quarter of section 30 township north range 24 west inMcCook. Witnesses named include Job Kelps and William Kelph of McCook and Reuben Gerver and Henry Gerver of Stoughton. The inspection will occur before Register L A Laws on a date to be set.
Two filings by lowa and Missouri claimants in McCook Nebraska outline intentions to prove continuous residence and cultivation for homestead lands. Witnesses named include Thomas Scofield Wilthon Doyle Stephen Bolles Montgomery Doyle Ance Shuter Hobers Jobstom Benjamin McQuay and Ferdinand Keller. Proving before the Receiver in McCook, notices dated December 1st and November 26th.
Two settlers filed notices of intent to make final proof on their land claims in McCook Nebraska. Ernest Fuller seeks southeast quarter section 18 township north range 23 west with witnesses Stephen A. Rovers G Lloyd Churk Rufus Hinkley and Howard Moulton of Edinmol, Nebraska. Jacob Harshberger and others of McCook are named in another notice as witnesses for a separate claim.
Notion is hereby given that the following settler has a notice of intention to make proof in support of her claim and that such proof will be made before Register or Receiver at McCook Neb on Saturday January 6 Iss viz Sarahy RB McKillip for the southwest northwest 44 north section 34 Township North range West witnesses to prove her residence and cultivation of said land Montgomery Doyle and others of Thornburg Neb witnesses John McArthur Mathias Mocha Jewry Griffin and Frank Stocklussa all of McCook Neb. Register LAWS Lan Office at McCook Neb November Ith Issa thaped settlor has filed notice of his intention to make proof in support of his claim before Register or Receiver at McCook Neb on Friday December with viz Charles Keipping Homestowl M1 for the northeast quarter of section 1 Township 3 north range 39 west witnesses John McArthur Mathias Mocha Jewry Griffin and Frank Stocklussa all of McCook Neb. Register GL. LAWS
Land filings announce settlers Montgomery Doyle and Moses Weaver seeking homestead proofs before Register in McCook Nebraska. Witnesses named include William McKillip Samuel Haynie and others. Notices list sections townships ranges and dates in November and December.
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