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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1883
Page
4
Congress Takes Holiday Recess For Two Week Break
Congress adjourns for a holiday recess lasting at least two weeks, pausing legislative business as members depart for the break. Senate and House leaders advised officials and the public of the planned pause before resuming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Payne, Standard Oil Candidate for Ohio Senate, Aged 73
H B Payne, a Standard Oil candidate for Ohio senator, is 73 years old and worth 5 million dollars. His wife is described as the daughter of Commodore Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Payne
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Commodore Perry
Carlisle forms committees as Congress adjourns for holidays
Agony ends as Carlisle announces his committee appointments and Congress adjourns for the holidays following two weeks of speculation by correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Congress
Massey Sues Times Over Funny Editorial
Gerald Massey sues the New York Times for 5000 dollars claiming a funny editorial damaged him. Readers familiar with the piece hope Massey wins on general principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Massey
The
New York Times
New York
Massey
Railroad chief aids workers with 2000 turkeys
Austin Corin, president of the Long Island railroad, sent a train from New York last Saturday to distribute 2000 turkeys to the road's employees. The act is praised as a commendable gesture to retain affection and spread Christmas cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Corin
Long Island
N. Y
New York
Christmas stockings spark a comic telegraph feud
From New York comes a humorous note about Sammy Tilden hanging stockings on Christmas night. Santa mistakenly uses a lead pencil and splits one hose while rival financier Mr. Gould finds a barbed telegraph wire in his stocking but cannot remove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sammy Tilden
Santa Claus
Mr. Gould
Michigan Central Dominates Record Grain Shipments
Shipments of grain and provisions from Chicago eastward last week reached 54,500 tons by rail, a half year high. The Michigan Central carried 12,000 tons, commanding the lion’s share. Through November 10, weekly total across all roads had not yet reached 50,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan Central
Efforts Grow to Abolish Polygamy and Utah Suffrage
A new bill from Senator Edmunds aims to abolish woman suffrage in Utah as efforts intensify in Congress. The text claims women vote under coercion, allowing Mormons to control territorial offices and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Edmunds
Utah
The Gambling Mania Menace Across Wall Street
A historical critique warns that stock and futures gambling corrupts conscience and brains. It claims the habit touches all classes from banks to churches, turning even the gifted into paupers or thieves while remaining socially acceptable if profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Ignorance and crime tied to poverty and wealth laws
The Sacramento Equity argues poverty drives crime and poverty worldwide due to the tax on producers by non-producers. It calls for Divine Law to govern wealth production and distribution and condemns human laws that transfer wealth without full equivalent, urging followers to consider the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento Equity
Farmers and stock raisers praise Red Willow County
Report from C L Nettleton of McCook Neb recounts success of farmers in Red Willow County. He describes starting with small capital and now owning land and stock, cites figures for Stilgebauer and Duckworth crops, and urges homesteading and mixed farming as the valley grows. Red Willow County is presented as a promising farming region.
Farm prospects in Red Willow County Nebraska endorsed
An immigrant from Ashtabula county Ohio born in 183? recounts arriving in 1866 with about $50. He now values his holdings at about $4,000, largely from Red Willow county farms. This year he produced 8 acres of corn yielding 320 bushels, millet 5 acres at $0.50, oats 4 acres 120 bushels, potatoes 50 bushels, sugar cane 5 tons, and a strong cattle and horse herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Willow County
Ashtabula County
Ohio
Nebraska
Rite A. Taylor, Red Willow
Rei Willow Co
Neb
Nebraska farmer sums up life from Jackson County roots
B B Duckworth of Danbury Red Willow County Neb recounts a dramatic farming ascent from a $10.35 start in 1868 to a net worth of about $10,000 in five years. He reports 1883 yields of 432 bushels wheat from 27 acres, 6 400 bushels corn from 160 acres, and 1 080 bushels rye from 36 acres with home vegetables, plus a sample of his corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Jackson County
Illinois
Red Willow County
B. B. Duckworth
Danbury
Red Willow Co
Neb
Vegetables Brought to Market by Mason County Native
Cuares A. Horce of Indianola Red Willow County Nebraska recounts his farming focus on vegetables rather than grains since arriving from Mason County Kentucky in 1872 with $400. He lists yields and values for turnips potatoes onions beets sweet potatoes tomatoes parsnips cabbage and peas totaling farm assets of land cattle horses and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Kentucky
Cuares A. Horce
Indianola
Red Willow Co
Neb
From Shelby County to Willow County Nebraska in 1875
A settler recounts moving from Shelby county to Willow county in March 1875 with about 900 dollars. He estimates snow value and details crops for the year including 10 acres wheat yields 300 bushels worth 300 dollars, 90 acres corn yields 2700 bushels worth 2100 dollars, and potatoes valued at 8 dollars total 1608 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Willow County
Nebraska
St Titexsaurr
Danbury
Red Willow Co
Neb
Texas Woman Arrested In Case Of Poisoned Lovers
A Texas woman named Mrs Christian has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning her lover Brunner and is described as the seventh victim of her deadly deceits. Reports say she targeted lovers when she grew tired of them, while previous victims were unidentified lawyers and newspaper men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Christian
Brunner
Bruener
Sullivan Boxing Exhibition Banned in Kansas City
Kansas City, the Sullivan boxing pairing’s headquarters, cannot stage an exhibition in the city. The Kansas City Journal denounces police for blocking Sullivan and accuses officials of moral hypocrisy while warning against bunco schemes, calling sparring exhibitions unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank James
Sullivan
The
Kansas City Journal
the Journal
Bunco
Split-haired man wins match for Willow County couple
An odd court-like tale from Willow County notes a quick marriage arrangement between a feeble-minded girl and a farmer, interrupted by a split-haired suitor who claimed the bride and purse while the plow boy sought a permit. The farmer loses a wife and $2.25 though the license may endure another day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow County
Congressional committee assignments noted for Valentines Laird and Weaver
Congressman Valentine serves on the committee of elections and of claims. Laird sits on military affairs and pensions while Weaver handles expenditures on public buildings and private lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conngressman
Valentine
Laird
Weaver
Clergyman Calls Pre Adamic Remains Fossil Angels
The Rev. R Hodgson labels pre Adamic remains fossil angels asserting ancient life forms before Adam and the biblical creation. He argues these findings support a long geological timeline and challenges young earth theories with his interpretation of fossil evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Hodgson
Notices of Complaint at U S Land Office McCook Neb
Complaint filed by Thomas Bennett against Oregon Washburn for failure to cultivate or plant timber on a timber culture entry in Red Willow County Nebraska. Parties summoned to appear January 10, 1884 at 10 oclock A M to testify regarding alleged noncompliance.
Abandonment Proceeding In Red Willow Neb
U S Land Office at McCook announces a proceeding against Ludwig Bohlman for abandoning homestead entry 408 dated June 3 148 in Red Willow county. Charles Tihluttmeier sues. Parties must attend January 21 1884 at 10 AM to testify. G L Laws Register.
Notice of Abandonment Suit for Homestead Entry 2169
U S Lands Office McCook Nebraska issues order to cancel homestead entry 2169 filed by George R Nelson against John C Russell. Abandonment alleged. parties summoned to appear January 24 at 9 a m to testify. Record by G L Laws Register.
Land Office Notice of Final Proof McCook Nebraska
Land Office at McCook Nebraska December 26 1883 gives Morris C Williams notice of intention to make final proof before Register or Receiver February 5 1854 at McCook Nebraska for land in section 10 township 2 north range 30 west. Witnesses Joseph Newcomb George Fredricks Kay Davis and C E McPherson all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register. Cecel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
Morris C. Williams
Joseph Newcomb
George Fredricks
Kay Davis
C. E. McPherson
G. L. Laws
Register
Timber culture entry dispute in Red Willow county Neb
Francis M. Kimmell sues William A. Wallin for failure to comply with timber culture requirements on the southwest quarter of section Township 8 North Range 2 West in Red Willow County. Suit seeks cancellation of the entry. Wallin accused of not breaking five acres, cultivating, or planting trees since the entry date. Respondent must appear January 5 at 10 AM before the office to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofrice
McCoox
Nrs
Berith
Francis M. Kimmell
William A. Wallin
North Platte
Neb
Range 2
Weet
Red Willow County
G. L
Contest of U S Land entry in Red Willow county Neb
Orrice McCook Neb December 1879 Walter K Forsey files against Benjamin Clark to cancel entry on southwest quarter of section 4 township 2 north range 3 west Red Willow Neb. Alleged failure to break 5 acres cultivate 6 acres and trees seeds or cuttings from 1879 to 1882 and to date. Parties summoned to appear January 18 444 at 10 AM to respond and present testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Laxp
McCook
Neb
John C. Russell
George R. Nelson
North Platte
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
U. S. Land
Orrice, McCook
ISK
Walter K. Forsey
Benjamin Clark
U. S. Land Office
William Akers
William Richardson
U.S. Land Office
Peter Muntz
Ra Crandel
Hed Willow County
Apar
Ole Ag Fs
G.L. Laws
Timber culture contest for Pendell entry in Red Willow Neb
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska issues notice in 1883 with John S Modrell as contestant against Elisha Pendell over timber culture entry 570 dated North Platte April 17 1879. Allegations include failure to break 5 acres before 1884 and cultivate second 5 acres since 1882, land claimed abandoned overgrown with weeds. Respond by January 2 1884 at 1 PM. G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Lanp
McCook
Neb
John S. Modrell
Elisha Pendell
North Platte
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
Abandonment lawsuit over Homestead Entry 1979 in Red Willow
Dec 1883 notice by William Akers against William Richardson for abandoning Homestead Entry 1979 in Red Willow County Nebraska. Citation summons to appear January 16 1884 at 2 p m before G L Laws Register to respond and testify in the case.
Timber culture entry cancelled for Daniel Grimm
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska December 4 18s3 by Alfred B Fuller for failure to cultivate timber land entry 966 dated North Platte August 23 18T9 located northwest quarter section 19 township 2 north range 28 west cancellation of entry contestant alleges failure to break plow or cultivate or plant trees summons to appear January 28 154 at 1 PM to testify G L Laws Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 5
Lanp
McCook
Nes
Alfred B. Fuller
Daniel Grimm
North Platte
Neb
Range
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
Timber culture contest in North Platte Nebraska case
December 14 1883 William P Burns sues Samuel Fisher for failure to cultivate timber land entry 1106 dated October 15 1879 northwest quarter section 20 township 2 north range 28 west cancellation sought contestants claim land not broken or planted summons set for January 26 1554 at 1 PM at the office to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
William P. Burns
Samuel Fisher
North Platte
Range
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
Lawsuit over timber culture entry 138 cancellation
December 18 1883 Rothes S Hileman sues George W Simpksins for failure to comply with timber culture law on entry 138 dated North Platte Nebraska February 20 185 on the northwest quarter section 74 township 2 north range 3 to cancel the entry contestant alleges failure to break cultivate or plant trees seeds or cuttings during 1883 or any time hence both parties summoned to appear January 25 at the office G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Rothes S. Hileman
George W.simp
North Platte
Red Willow County
George W. Simpkins
Timber culture entry contested in Red Willow County suit
U S Laxp Office McCook Nebraska December 1 1883 Charles M Noble sues George Franklin Stinehiller for failure to break cultivate or plant to trees seeds or cuttings on 160 acre timber culture entry number 585 dated April 24 1879 near North Platte. suit seeks cancellation and summons respondent to appear January 23 164 at 9 0 clock AM to testify on alleged noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
Apat
Hit
Suit Over Failed Agricultural Entry Against Jacob Zingre
John L. Sellers brings action against Jacob Zingre for failure to comply with laws on cultural entry 586 in Hed Willow county Nebraska. Contest alleges no plowing or cultivation on the southwest quarter section 1 township north range 29 west since April 1883 and asserts abandonment of the claim. Parties summoned to appear January 20 at 1 PM before the register G L Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxp Orfice
McCoon
Nrs
Lth, Sr
John L. Sellers
Jacob Zingre
North Platte
Neb
Hed Willow County
Jacoo Zingre
Apri Ih
Aprich
Timber culture complaint in Belwill county Neb
U S Land Office notices a complaint by Peter Moyle against Joh M Hood for failure to cultivate timber culture entry 1066 dated Oct 6 1879 in Bel Willow county Nebraska. Contest seeks cancellation. Hood allegedly did not break or cultivate first five acres from 1879 to present and has not planted trees. Respondents must appear Jan 1 at 10 a m. with Legal official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Lanp
McCoon
New
Peter Moyle
Joh M. Hood
North Viatte
Neb
Howl
Bel Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
Land Office Notice of Land Entry Cancellation Suit
William Meclotyre sues Samuel A. Peeth to cancel entry 1964 in Red Willow County Nebraska alleging failure to cultivate and respond to land cultivation duties for the year ending March 20. 1581 and failure to plant or remove trees seeds or cuttings. parties summoned to appear January 1 1444 at 10 o clock AM for testimony at the McCook Nebraska office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Land Ofice
McCook
Neb
William Meclotyre
Semwuel A. Peeth
North Platte
County
Lestinway
M. G. L. Laws
Register
Abandonment Complaint Filed Over Homestead Entry
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska receives a complaint by Leander Starbuck against Louis Larsen for abandonment of homestead entry 1974 in Red Willow county Nebraska. Parties must appear January 14 at 10 A M to respond and provide testimony.
Land Office Notice of Homestead Claim at McCook Nebraska
Land office notice dated February 5 1884 lists William P Barnes as homestead claimant for east half of section 4 township north range 28 west and includes witnesses Robert Bond Nicolas Whitesell William Perkins of Bondville Nebraska and G L Clark of Indianola Nebraska. Keister.
Notice of Land Claim Record at McCook Nebraska 1883
Land Office at McCook Nebraska dated Nov 20 1881 ends with a notice that Reuben H Trow has fled and will prove up his homestead 1906 for NE quarter section 19 township 3 north range 2 west before the Register or Receiver at McCook on Dec 4 1883. Witnesses named John Farley William McManigal Edward H McCormick S H Colvin all from McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
Reuben H. Trowbridge
John Farley
William McManigal
Edward H. McCormick
H. Colvin
G. L. Laws
Hegieter
McCook Land Office Ad for War Proof Filing by John M. Ferguson
Land Office at McCook Nebraska on January 7, 1883, John M. Ferguson seeks to prove settlement and cultivation of southeast quarter of section 7 township 2. Witnesses Samuel L. Green Joseph E. Berger Wesley M Sanderson and Frank P. Allen, all of McCook Nebraska. Keister.
Land Office Notices Filing Intention for Homestead Illinois? McCook Neb
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces a named seller plans to file his intention with the Receiver on January 11, 1583. Allen A Phillipps claims homestead land in sections 2 and 3 township 2 north range 20 west with listed metes. Witnesses Henry Pickens John Eaton Harmon Eunton Nathaniel Meyers all reside in McCook Nebraska.
Land Office Notice of Land Claim Proof at McCook Neb
LAND OFFICE at McCook Neb December 1 1843 to make the proof in support of this claim and that said proof will be made before Register or Receiver at McCook Neb on Friday January 25 1844 viz Carl Willett for the southwest section 15 township 2 north range 29 west He names Nathaniel Myers George Roper and Alexander Johnson of McCook Neb and Deatrick Blake of Valley Grange Neb G L LAWS 28 51 Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanp Oprier
McCook
New
William P. Barnes
Samuel L. Green
Joseph E. Berger
Wesley Msanderson
Frank P. Allen
Met’ook
G. L. Laws
Keister
Nebs
Neb
Carl Willett
Nathaniel Myers
George Roper
Alexander Johnson
Deatrick Blake
Valley Grange
Register
Land Claim Notice in Frontier County Nebraska
John Miller representing Rosa Clark heirs seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation of homestead 624 in section 2, township 4, range 20 west. hearing before Clerk L Westgate in Stockville January 28, 1884 with witnesses John W. Crosby G W Warner Alexander News and Lewis West. G L Laws, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
Ima
L. Westgate
Clerk District Court of
Frontier County
Stockville
John Miller
Rosa Clark
John W. Crosby
G. W. Warner
Alexander News
Laird, Neb
Lewis West
G. L. Laws
Register
Land office notice at McCook Nebraska March 4 1884
Notice is given that Perry Jones is the settler or receiver for the southwest NW and SE NW of section in township 2 north range 28 west. The potential heirs or witnesses named include Robert Bond John E Farr William C Bond of Bondville Neb and Samuel Stockton of Indianola Neb with cultivation and residence details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellooxn
Neb
McCook
Perry Jones
D. S
Robert Bond
John E. Farr
William C. Bond
Bondville
Samuel Stockton
Indianola
G. L. Laws
Register
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Wrttow County
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Lee County
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C. L. Nettleton, McCook, Red Willow Co
Thomas Bennett
Oregon Washburn
Zit
Charles Tihluttmeier
Ludwig Bohlman
Seana
William
Herman Thale
U.S Land Office
Leander Starbuck
Louis Larsen
North Marne
Allen A. Phillipps
Henry H. Pickens
John Eaton
Harmon Eunton
Nathaniel L. Meyers
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