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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1885
Page
4
The Tribune notes a New Year greeting to patrons and friends. It mentions the Nebraska Legislature opening on January 6 and cites the Chicago Herald definition of a blizzard as a storm with three feet of snow in the air.
Coal miners in Canon City Colorado have resumed operations after months idle, ending a disruption whose grounds remain unclear. Colorado relies on its coal as demand grows across the region between the mountains and the Missouri.
A proposed memorial grave monument in Clarendon Vermont honors Theoponitus Haarixeron a former supreme court justice 1803 to 1813 famed for refusing to return fugitive slaves to masters He reportedly demanded a bill of sale from God Almighty as proof of ownership The suggestion invites contributions from African Americans nationwide to fund the memorial.
It is announced that starting next Sunday the C B & Q road will run its Atlantic and Pacific express trains into Omaha via Council Bluffs. Trains No 5 and 6 will replace Atlantic express No 1 and Pacific express No 2 in carrying mails and most through travel. Departure and arrival hours remain about 9 a m and 5 p m.
The passage discusses a possible winter call by Governor Sherman to convene an extra legislature to address freight rate reduction. The note argues that grain rates are not set by the legislature and questions whether delaying changes to the prohibition law would better inform the public, suggesting waiting until next winter for clearer public support.
The Nebraska display at the New Orleans exposition attracts strong attention with a handsome, well arranged exhibit. Ex Governor Furnas serves as commissioner and is praised for boosting the state’s resources. The corn, wheat, grasses, horticulture, agriculture, and dairy interests are well represented in a striking government building display.
A compilation of responses from prominent figures on why business and professional men fail. Contributors cite idleness intemperance lack of discipline improper aims wavering purpose premature advancement and eagerness to imitate others as core faults.
The London Saturday Review argues that a short story writer needs unity originality and compression more than a great novelist while fantasy is a bonus. The piece singles out Hawthorne and Poe as examples of enduring short story craft.
The author identifies three silk-worm types annuals bivoltines and trivoltines. Annuals produce one brood per year bivoltines two and trivoltines three. After experience the author concludes the latter two are less profitable than pure annuals.
A Modern Wonder notes that not one farmer in five hundred keeps accounts and that farmers with substantial capital run their businesses loosely, almost inviting bankruptcy.
The line asserts happiness as light like a colorless ray when unbroken, conveying a poetic observation on mood and illumination without explicit events or figures. It reads as a reflective aphorism rather than a report of actions or facts.
The piece surveys Long Branch society focusing on fashion and appearance. It notes women’s foreheads, hair, and hair style changes. It praises tennis outfits with jaunty caps, pliant jerseys, and bright stockings amid hotel lawn spectators.
The fog signal device uses two slotted cylinders to create musical notes by varying speed. A fixed and a revolving cylinder interact to modulate compressed air, producing high or low tones. The mechanism includes inclined planes and pistons, with control by diaphragms and brakes for note changes.
The article describes the demanding role of a sea cook requiring skill in preparing sea fare, bread, and provisioning while pleasing the crew, serving the captain and employer, and withstanding rough weather. It ranks the cook as a key figure on board, second only to the captain.
The text argues from Hilmhkoltz principles that if the earth were treated as a giant projectile, even using all gunpowder energy would require a charge 15 percent greater than the Earth’s weight to impart its orbital motion, equating to 900 litres per volume.
Daniel Webster donated a valuable book to a Harvard literary society with a brief epistle. The gift drew praise until examination showed the donor had left a sheet inside the book bearing half a dozen different forms of the same note.
A historic voice warns a teacher to win students’ goodwill or face harsh consequences. The speaker notes that scholars respond to kindness, while a harsh relationship could metaphorically “thorn” a master to death. The speaker claims personal skill in studying up a dozen bracing methods quickly.
The essay critiques recurring English and European theories about Americans, noting frequent repetition of false beliefs. It challenges claims that Americans are money minded, overly liberal, or overworked, arguing such stereotypes persist despite evidence and skew perceptions of American life and play.
The Philadelphia Press recounts a rambling tale about Grevick and a pompous New York debutant who visits the Saranac region. It describes faded pretensions, a vanished fortune, and an exiled lifestyle, with locals recalling past rumors and the flashy stranger’s return.
New York letter describes a bright young woman wearing fashionable dress who fell from a boat into the water. Deckhands saved her by grabbing her, both were hauled to safety as a small boat appeared. She asks for her lost fan bought for $1.75 and blames the deckhand for the incident.
A Philadelphia Press letter questions a German mile and square mile sizes, converting to square feet and claiming the Isle of Constance area would hold about five billion square feet. It estimates global population and surface area, suggesting even with a frozen lake the human weight would barely raise sea level by six feet.
The text suggests using expinuscion style cards to guide visitors through machinery at industrial fairs in Philadelphia. It argues exhibitions should be more educational with brief method explanations, making them more satisfactory and instructive for attendees.
A cryptic early morning exchange shows a man bidding farewell to a woman as he heads to his office. The dialogue hints at a small purchase amount, a bonnet costing fifty dollars, and a curt, clipped good morning. The fragmentary text suggests domestic or social tension.
The California chicory harvest last year was valued at 1 000 090 dollars. Most of the crop was shipped to the eastern states to adulterate coffee.
A vintage advertisement touts King’s New Discovery for consumption and chest illnesses. It claims a positive guarantee, offering a free trial bottle to prove it works and addresses a broad range of ailments from lungs to digestion.
Complaint entered by Henry H. Amler against George W. Walsh for abandoning a Homestead Entry in 1885. Parties must appear January 16 at 1 p.m. to respond and provide testimony. proceeding before L Land Office Merlock Nebraska.
Notice lists parcels and legal actions in a formal notice of land matters. It names entities such as Kirin and Samuel Brown with dates in December and February and references a registry official G L Laws. The text notes claims, sale or transfer steps and reminders of deadlines in a public land record context.
Notice is given of a settlement claim with proof to be made before the register or receiver in Melook Nebraska on February 6. Herman Vernidt, 5. 8S, in the southeast quarter of section Township 2 west, makes disallowing witnesses to prove conveyance and cultivation of the lands. Jules Goldenterger and others of Me erk, Det i, are named as witnesses.
In a damaged notice the entry indicates an intention to take land in the southwest quarter of section five, with proceedings to establish support for a claim. The record lists individuals including Mitchel Young Janice and others, with filing and registration details under G. L. LAWS, Register.
Land office at McCoon Nebraska December 1 1895 notice is hereby given that the undersigned settler has filed final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the register or receiver at Mitchell Nebraska February 2 1895 viz Heras Boy D 264 for the south west quarter section 10 township 2 range 44 west. He names witnesses to prove his continuous residence and occupancy of the land viz University Shert William Iupbarag Fral Uusigzer The Krist DP tat of Indiana Seb ww G de LAWS Register
Irregular filing notice from LAWS, Register, ordering a land entry proof hearing in McCook Nebraska for a claimant named Galbert B. Nettleton and others. It lists township 2 north range 1 west, with witnesses Siooe and Fitehad M. H. Johnson among locals, with a date in July before Register Or deceivor. The notice directs appearance to support residence and cultivation claims.
Notice that Melvill L Lacy seeks final proof to establish his claim on the southwest quarter of section 8, township 4 north, range 30 west, for Homestead Entry 307. Proceedings set before the register at McCook Nebraska on Monday February 2, with witnesses J A Wilcox FF Wilcox A Shaffer Edson Robinett of Bocoe Nebraska.
A named settler files notice of intention to make final proof to support his claim. Proof will be before the Register at McCook Nebraska on Friday January 2, 845. Witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation are Andy S. Boyer William Eysor W. H. Hubbell and Myron Wilson all of Meton k Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues proof for homestead entry by Harshberger for southeast quarter of section 1 township west range. Witnesses named Will McQuay Benjamin McQuay Gustave B Wallin and Alexander Johnston all at Metook Nebraska. proof to be made January 24 before the registrar.
Orrick of McCook Nebraska files intent to make final proof in support of his Homestead Entry 673 for the northeast quarter of section 6 township unknown and range unknown. He will present witnesses Gilbert Netleton Chester Newnan George Starbuck and Alphens Starbuck of McCook Nebraska. The proof will be sworn before a register at McCook on January 28.
Notices publish filing intents for two settlers in McCook Nebraska. Hurlbert A. Graham and Maury M. Briggs file to prove continuous residence and cultivation before the Register or Receiver in McCook on specified January and June dates. Names listed include Juanes F.B. Lawthers James Lawthers N Kurthess Nathan G. Wickwire and others from McCook.
Notice is hereby given that the following claim: Tuned Sehive, seeks to prove continued residence and cultivation on land in Metook, Roane, Kentucky. The hearing occurs on Tuesday, November 25, with witnesses Dr. Usturn, George Sunmermn, William Vincent and Inesuoipheil testifying in person.
Notice is hereby given that the following claimant has filed a proof in support of his claim to the southwest quarter of section 3, township north, range west, in McCook Nebraska. He names witnesses John Relph William Relph Ruben Gerver Henry Gerver, all of McCook and Straighton Nebraska, before register Gi. Laws.
Abbreviated legal notice announces the intention to prove a claim at a designated court or office on a specified date. Names of witnesses and parties appear in garbled form, with locations and times scattered throughout the document.
Public notice lists a deed and description of land in the southeast quarter section of a township. It names Fernand H Keller as respondent and lists witnesses Ance Saraier Robert Johnston Wilhaur Metquay and Benjamin LeQuay all from Met vok to prove continuance occupancy and cultivation.
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