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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1884
Page
4
In this week’s Tribune summary editorials note the House has seen five thousand bills this session with about fourteen hundred targeting pensions. A Wyoming bill proposes taxes on bachelors lawyers and other animals reflecting humor in legislative proposals.
The Maryland legislature moves to apportion the state school tax so that colored and white schools may be equalized, aiming to balance funding across segregated districts.
Tuk death rate among Congressmen has drawn wide notice with six deaths so far this session. The funeral of Mr. Mackey of South Carolina, held yesterday in the House, marks another in the series of legislator deaths.
The relief bill for Fitz-John Porter has passed the House after years of consideration and is expected to be enacted by the Senate. The decision would bring relief to Porter and the nation.
The draft notes Dakota nearing statehood amid accusations of political deceit. Governor faces bribery charges while two Episcopal dioceses form and Henry Villard wrecks trade. A seven foot snow depth on a flat surface adds to the dramatic picture, with a boastful bonanza vulgarian needed to complete the scene.
The House passed a land grant forfeiture bill that will, if the Senate concurs, release about 20,000,000 acres for settlement. It targets railroad companies that did not meet government contracts, affirming that failing to fulfill obligations carries penalties.
A Texas border battle over cattle and land rights spurs fear of poisoned waters and cattle killings. The piece recalls two deadly fires linked to alcohol, noting Henry B. Holmes of Bloomington perished in a barn blaze after drinking, urging abstinence as safety.
The Trisune mocks ideas but notes measles fading with only one docketed case. Wil low stockmen trade st McCook. Troth buys L K Sitter’s interest on the creek and stock from Dean Wilber. Troth to stay, family arriving in March. Miss Braugh returns from North Platte. Braugh may wed a North Platte belle and tour the South. Carrico Neb February 2.
Fine grazing for cattle as snow melts. A Camp reports about 800 sheep on his Willow head ranch. Schuyler Brough completes final proof at Willow. E N Keeler builds turf house on Living Water claim. Gowring Wheaton and kin among other enterprising claimants nearby. Mrs LaTourette visits Carrico relatives. Bailey Bros feed winter hay and buy Tomblinson Bros ranch at Blackwood head. Widow Brough owns ten acres of young timber and a fine home at the Lake. PuIIo February 1st.
A scolding notice on cheap adulterated Baking Powder brands from DeLand & Co and rival makers. Hayden & Co Express Agent Dyer in Red Cloud reports a masked robbery nearby last week, claiming a haul of only 2.75 dollars. Dyer recalls cocked revolvers in the incident. Also noted are regional political musings involving Baker Pasha and El Mahdi and a former B and M agent at Juniata accused of stealing about 200 from express packages.
Two complaints filed in the U S Land Office McCook Neb January 1884 demand appearances March 21 and March 9 1884. Abraham V Olmsted sues William R Brown over a homestead entry abandonment in Red Willow county Nebraska and Antoin Probst sues Arthur F Hitchcock over timber culture entry failure to plant trees seeds or cuttings and alleged abandonment.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska January 14 1884 summons William McIntyre against John Volak to show cause for abandoning homestead entry 1623 dated October 17 1879 in Red Willow County Nebraska southeast 4 northwest 14 lots 3 4 and 5 section 6 township 3 north range 29 west at North Platte Nebraska. March Tth 1844 at 10 o clock A M testify.
U.S. Land Office McCook Nebraska summons Deanne Dyce to appear March 11 at 10 AM to testify on alleged abandonment of William H Graves homestead entry dated January 4, 1903 in Hed Willow county Nebraska. Cancellation sought for northeast quarter section 10 township 3 north range 40 west. G. L. Laws Register.
Michael Duffy sues William Carper over abandonment of a homestead entry dated April 20 1880 in North Platte Nebraska. The parties must appear March 21 1884 at 1 PM to testify. Located on northwest quarter section 17 township 1 north 29 west Hed Willow county Nebraska.
Minnie Dyce sues Stephen Roberts for failure to cultivate timber claim in Red Willow county Nebraska. Contest alleges no cultivation or planting on tract since 1882 to 1884 and seeks cancellation. Anglers summoned to appear March 11 1884 at 10 AM to testify. B4Hit. G L Laws Register.
January 22 1884. Mabel Dyce sues Moses W McReynolds in Red Willow County Nebraska over failed plantation obligations on tract 981 dated September 3 1879. Contestant alleges abandonment for two years. parties must appear March 11 1884 at 10 AM to testify regarding alleged failure to plant trees seeds or cuttings.
Saxton B Celtrain sues Benjamin F Kelley to cancel timber culture entry 1049 dated North Platte 1879 for section 9 township 1 north range 2 west Red Willow Neb. Contention alleges failure to break required acres and cultivate 1882 1885 and 1891 and plant the required trees seeds or cuttings. Hearing set March 21 1584 at 1 PM. au G L Laws Register.
Abraham V Olmsted files against Jacob Cripe in North Platte Nebraska for non cultivation of the southeast quarter section 13 township 1 north range 30 west. The case seeks cancellation of entry 1064 dated October 6 1872 with a summoned appearance March 21 1544 to testify.
At LAnp Office McCook Nebraska on February 4 1544 C Howard Moulton sues Holmes Henderson for failure to break cultivate or plant trees on timber culture entry 1107 dated October 18 187 North Platte. Henderson is summoned to appear March 31 at 1 PM to testify on alleged neglect.
A. S. LAnn Office McCook Nev reports a timber culture entry 1061 dated Oct 6 1579 on the southwest quarter of a Red Willow county tract. Contest alleges William Carper failed to cultivate or plant trees since Oct 6 1580 and that the land is abandoned. Hearing set March 21 1834 at 1 PM for testimony.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska gives notice that John P Swanson has filed for final proof on the east half of southwest quarter and southwest quarter of southeast quarter in section 17 and northwest northeast section 2, township 2 north range 30 west. Proof will be on March 10, 1884, before the Register at McCook. Witnesses: Joseph E Newcomb George Newcomb John Kolb Louis Foxs.
January 23 1884 notice for Minnie Bates to make final proof before the Register at McCook Nebraska on March 7 1884 for homestead land in sections 11 and 20 town 3 north range 30 west and witnesses Mar E Orme William Anderson C E McPherson and Richard Congdon all of McCook Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land.
At North Platte Nebraska on April 14 1879 Ernest Newmann sues Isaiah Arnold contesting entry 52 in Red Wil tion. Alleged failure to cultivate or plant trees or seeds on southeast 4 percent of section 7 township 2 north range 25 west. Hearing set February 18 1884 at 10 AM to testify. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at Sir. N retiede January 24d March 7 IS8i. viz. William M. Rollins, home stead 49, for the north 4, southwest 4 and east rg northwest 1, section 17, bay 4, north of range tweet. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said hand, viz: William One eart, George Leland, C. E.McPherson and {. E. Orme, all of McCook, Neb. Mee G. L. LAWS, Register.
Notice lists George M. Fleischmann filing for northeast quarter section 17 township 3 north range 3 west at McCook Nebraska on March 14 1884. He identifies witnesses George Poe Phillip Weick Michael Weick and Charles E McPherson all of Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation of the land.
Tiffany Babcock files against Austin E Dixon to answer for alleged failure to break cultivate or plant on tract in Red Willow county Nebraska. Contest requires testimony by March 14 1884 at 3 pm. Official record by Register G L Laws.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska January 2 1884 Rutherford B Archibald vs Harlow Keyes contesting abandonment of homestead entry 1173 southeast quarter section 26 township 2 north range 28 west Red Willow County Nebraska invite parties to appear March 7 1844 at 10 am to read and furnish testimony regarding abandonment
The Land Office at McCook Nebraska summons Wilson B McClure to appear March 6 1884 at 10 oclock A M at the office to testify regarding his Southeast quarter section 30 township 4 north range 30 west in Red Willow county allegedly abandoned for two years and overgrown with weeds and grass. G L Laws Register.
February 4 1854 to make final proof in support of this claim at McCook Nebraska on March 15 1884 William N Redfern homestead 800 east 1 northeast section 2 west 4 northwest section 23 township 1 north range 28 west Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation B B Duckworth Stephen Boyer Joseph Murphy Solomon Dixon all of Danbury Nebraska per G L LAWS Register
Land Office notices announce Solomon Dixon and Jacob Long filing homestead proofs in 1884. Dixon seeks residence and cultivation on sections 27 and 28 in township 1 north range 23 west with witnesses B B Duckworth Stephen Boyer Joseph Murphy and William N Redfern all of Danbury Neb. Long lists land in section 6 township 3 north range 28 west with witnesses William Binkley Frank Simpson Royal Buck and Martin Rinck of Red Willow Neb.
Lanxo Office at McCook Nebraska dated February 5 1884 and March 22 1894 lists Joseph A Schneider D 8S No 9 for southwest 4 section 17 township 3 north range 29 west. It names witnesses Page T neis William Mitchell John Evert and Chas D Breanbrack all of McCook Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska January 28 1884. John B Colorman D and 0 files final proof to support claim before Register and Receiver March 4 1884. witnesses include George Kite Michael Weick William Coleman Ella M Coleman all of McCook Nebraska for land in section 26 township 4 range west and Ella M Coleman for southern lands in section 4 township 3 range west with witnesses Phillip Weick George P Weick John St Coleman and William Coleman. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice that Henry H Pickens seeks proof of residence for southeast quarter section 34 township 2 north range 20, before Register and Receiver in McCook on March 1644. Witnesses: John Whittaker Cary D Eaton John Exton D H Babbit, all of McCook Nebraska.
Lane Office at McCook Nebraska announces a land claim by Robert Johnson for homestead 2447 in section 24 township 3 north range 29 west. Witnesses listed are Charles W. Roper Thomas McInroy William W. Fisher and Charles A. Fisher all of McCook Nebraska.
Two settler notices at McCook Nebraska announce final proof dates. Adolph Hieschick seeks proof for east southeast section 27 township 3 north range 3 west. Nathaniel Myers seeks proof for northwest and north southwest section 10 township 2 north range 2 west. Names listed include McCook residents such as Phillip Weick Michiel Weick George Poh Herman Thole William Bloomer Carl Wilbert C A Wilson Charles Roper. Proofs to be made before the register or receiver on February 22 and February 14, 1884 respectively.
McCook Nebraska December 1 188? Notice lists Mary E Ostrander and others as claimants for land in section township and range in Rex Elder with Daniel Doyle James Porter Irving Spaulding and Thomas Scofield named as landowners. G L Laws Register confirms.
The Lands Office at McCook Nebraska sets a proof date for Louis Fanse to support his claim on lands in sections 19 and 4 township 2 north range 31 west. The hearing before the Register and Receiver is scheduled for Saturday March 15, 18 4, with witnesses Joseph Newcomb John P Swanson John Kell and August Anderson listed from nearby towns.
February 2 URS ter and Receiver at McCook Neb announces a sale of the east half of the southwest quarter and the east half of the northwest quarter, section 4 township 2 range 29 west. Witnesses named are Nathaniel Myers Allen A Phillips Richard Johnston and H Pickens all of McCook Neb. G L Laws Register.
January 1854 notice in McCook Nebraska lists Hezekiah W. Davis D 8 2587 as owner of parts of sections 14 and 1 in township 2 north, range west. Writs summon witnesses George J. Fredrick Marshall Williams Joseph Newcomb and Charles Bowles all of McCook to attend on February 22. 1854 before the Register or Receiver for proof of cultivation and residence.
January 19 1884 notice from McCook Nebraska shows a Receiver appointment to be held on March 4 1884 for homestead 28 east southeast 4 part of section 24 and east 44 northeast section 5 township 2 north range 40 west. It lists claimants Charles Bowles Valley Grange Nebraska John Eaton Joseph Newcomb and C L Net oe of McCook Nebraska. Hut
Los Angeles Department of Lands announces a March 4 1984 legal filing in McCook Nebraska. Joseph Dudek owner of a homestead seeks to specify parcels in section 29 and 2 township 3 north range 24 west. Named respondents include Frank Hess William Fisher Charles Ebert and Alexander Jones from McCook and Red Willow County.
In McCook Nebraska the Bune lists Cash Application and Proof blanks under an act approved June 15 1880. Items are sold in bundles priced at $1 with 22 packages ready to mail. Attorneys are urged to send orders to THE BUNE.
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