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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1885
Page
4
The Tribune notes a major rail disaster ten miles west of Creston after a broken rail caused a train to plunge through a bridge. Seven killed and twenty four wounded, including Mrs. M Farrell wife of a division foreman. President elect Cleveland has rooms in Washington from March 2 with family and secretary.
Western Nebraskans wrestle with what to do about the errant demagogue Van Wyck after a recent contemptible jab at the state. Many favor disposal, but his well known erratic tendencies block that option as plans continue to be debated.
The Bloomington Guard urges nearby communities to supply able ministers who can supplement small salaries by selling books teaching music shorthand bookkeeping or other useful work. It stresses a year or two more of ministry while weak churches become self supporting and calls for broader liberality to fund preachers.
A fiery plea denounces liquor traffic as a headless monster corrupting industry and public life. The speaker accuses the demon of plundering peace and safety, wrecking manhood, and harming innocent victims in a stirring front-page address.
Atwood residents report J P Mathes delivering supplies from McCook to Harry Alexander and his creek ranch. Benjamin Bird of Benkelman discusses stock interests and recent cattle losses while planning extensive farming next year. J C Arbuckle arrives from McCook praising his cattle’s good condition and minimal losses, crediting Arbuckle with advancing local prosperity.
A vast, ongoing storm grips the United States with a circle of at least 8000 miles, promising a memorable winter globally. Local business notes advertise stationery lines and custom printing, while Dr. Gibson takes over a new dental office space between Fayley’s Market and Roger’s Store. The latest from Soudan reports the brave Gordon dead.
The Red Willow County Teachers Association met at the School House in McCook on February 6 with an afternoon and evening session. Missing president, Vice-President Miss Mann led events. Miss Heed elected treasurer. The group adopted a revised program rule and elected committees while praising progress in education and literary instruction. Next meeting set for Indianola.
Ordinance 19 amend section 3 requires license applicants to pay one thousand dollars into McCook Treasury for the benefit of Red Willow County School District 17. Funds credited to the district for school use only, to be disbursed as other district funds. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Effective upon passage and publication dated February 9, 1885.
The Red Willow County Teachers Association expresses gratitude to McCook citizens for kindness during sessions on February 1 and 7. They thank Messrs Lowe Moody Meserve Eaton and others for hospitality and Rev Dungan and wives Mr Moody and wife and Miss Mabel Meserve for music. A copy of these resolutions is to be published.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska calls witnesses for two abandonment actions concerning Homestead Entries 603 and 602 in Red Willow County. Hearings set for March 19 at 1 PM to respond and testify on alleged abandonment with deputies and counsel named.
Notices record settlers Agnes Walker Philip Lambach Valentine Bogle and others filing final proof to establish homestead claims. Witness lists include M H Coon W J McKillip L N Howe Perry McManual Josiah Moore and others. Proceedings before register G L Laws. February 9 1885 to March 7 1885.
Notices announce final proof dates for Levi Brown and Lewis F. Pate at McCook Neb with witnesses named. Earlier items list land entries for James E Powell and Perry A Yeast with land locations in Nebraska and indicate unsettled political tensions amid Khartoum news and troop movements.
Lane Office at McCook Nebraska January 2 1885 Alfred Carter D S 450 for southeast quarter section 32 township 4 north range 20 west. He names John Modrell John Unzicker James C Cane and B D McClain all of McCook Neb. G L Laws Register
Patent record listing Otto E. B. Wagner and land description in the southwest quarter of section 21 township 1 north range 20 west. Names James B. Farnsworth Charles R. Carl Sidney Dodge and F. P. Allen all of Mec Cook Neb. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska February 2 1885 notice that Charles Schlutsmeier will prove up his claim D S 243 for southwest quarter section 12 township 2 north range 28 west. He lists witnesses William Dubarko Ernest Fuller Ernst Neuman and A B Fuller of Indianapolis Nebraska to establish residence and cultivation. hearing before Register or Receiver March 20 1885.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska gives final proof dates for homestead claims Jacob C Fouts and Franklin Weaver. They must prove residence and cultivation for the southeast quarters of sections in township 2 north range 28 west. Witnesses James C Lafferty John Tolman Fleming M Graham and Hurlburt A Graham, all of Depry Nebraska.
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