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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
4
Rosewater Declines Comment as He Passes By
A Republican figure named Rosewater chose not to speak when approached, passing by without comment. The incident notes his silence during public exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosewater
Brush color feud leads to unusual punishment
Duartes Tartar and Joseph Mc Neal painted Brush Colorado in vermilion and now face confinement as a punishment described in the odd note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duartes Tartar
Joseph McNeal
Brush
Colo
Durance Vile
Senator Doran Proposes Fire Prevention and Statute Amendments
Senator Doran introduces bills to prevent prairie fires and to amend sections in chapters 14 and 28 of the compiled statutes. The measures target fire spread controls and codify changes in the omni statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Philanthropic rush to occupy desirable journalism franschises
The text notes a rapid relocation of journalism franchises as communities face literacy starvation, describing it as a philanthropic age marked by haste and a rush to occupy desirable locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thais
Legislative shock across the commonwealth following assembly
May and observers note a broad shock during the Legislature's convening. The public is told to refer to Don Rosewater who reportedly fell to himself near that date. Rosewater's grim mood since has marked the event as severe on Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Commonwealth
Don
Rosewater
Edward
Rosey
Hero of Nemaha County Emblem of Success
An editorial proclaims Americans worship success and praises Hon. Church Howe as a striking example in Nemaha County. It notes the desire to find how success is attained yet warns that inquiry can dull the vivid, hopeful image and we seek only peace and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Nemaha County
Church Howe
Voorhees convicted and jailed for Hubbell wreck
Voorhees found guilty and sentenced to fifty years in the Kansas state penitentiary for causing the Hubbell train wreck. The incident killed Express Messenger McNorton and seriously injured Engineer Alex Stewart and Conductor Lyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhees
State Penitentiary of
Kansas
Express
McNorton
Alex. Stewart
Lyman
Lincoln
Controversy over Grant’s legacy sparks press reaction
Readers accuse critics of ingratitude as they defend General Grant’s memory amid praise from supporters. The text notes sympathetic tributes and approval of his postwar renown, citing friends and the sharing of memorial items as evidence of enduring respect.
Illinois Senate Fight Guides National Stakes in 50th Congress
The Illinois senatorial race is treated as nationally significant with party control of both houses seen as a check on power. The Chicago Inter Ocean urges Republicans to unite and notes that split control historically moderates abuse, shaping future administrations and the 50th Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Senate
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Illinois
Congress
House
The Brush Tragedy in Brusa Brings Court Trouble
A spree in Brusa on January 9 1885 ends with Joe McNeal and Charles Taylor arrested after violent clashes. Taylor fought police at a billiard hall and received bail set at one thousand dollars. McNeal shot Jus Holland, fled court, and was recaptured at Benkelman Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling News
Brusa
Cotp
Joe McNeal
Chas. Taylor
Frank Jochum
Black & Kram
Taylor
Jochum
Proprietor Downs
Gilbertson
Jus
Holland
McNeal
Cheadle
Gan
Brash
Benkelman, Neb
Pappy Ryas and John L Sullivan Plan Boston Saloon Soiree
Pappy Ryas of Chicago and Hon John L Sullivan of Boston travel to New York for a joint social event set at two dollars per invitation. After the gathering they expect to return to their gin mills while telegraphic coverage will disseminate the affair nationwide. The public comments on the plan reflect longtime political biases and age as a point of contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappy Ryas
South State Street
Chicago
New York
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Telegraph
United States
John
Paddy
Rosewater advised to unite his three galls
Caesar notes Art Gaul is divided into three parts and disguises this via obscure jargon. The piece adds Mr. Rosewater's gall is also split among railroads legislature and country editors. It suggests strength in unity and urges concentration of his three galls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaul
Caesar
Senator Douan Proposes Lowering City Incorporation Threshold
Senator Douan introduces a bill to reduce the population needed for villages to become second class cities from 1500 to 1000. If passed, McCook could incorporate as a second class city, enabling a stronger local organization, as current village status is viewed as ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douan
McCook
Maine editor fined after sidewalk assault incident
The Omaha Republican cites a recent Maine event where a editor thrashed a politician and kicked him onto the sidewalk. The judge fined the editor $21 plus costs, a outcome the paper frames as reflective of the era's unappreciative mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Maine
Law Likely Asleep Fixes Passenger Toll at Three Cents
Representative Crook introduces a bill in the lower House to fix passenger traffic at 3 cents per wire. Railroads appear ready to concede the rate, signaling likely passage into law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Representative Hocknell Joins Internal Improvements Committee
Representative Hocknell is assigned to the Internal Improvements Railroads and Live Stock and Grazing Interests committee, aligning with oversight of infrastructure transportation and agricultural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocknell
Alfalfa Best for Fast Beef Fattening Says Fort Collins Courier
John Sheldon credits proper timing cutting and stacking of alfalfa for efficient beef fattening. He claims land yields five to six tons per acre annually of nutritious hay and asserts alfalfa fed beef is sweeter and juicier than grain fed beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheldon
Fort Collins
Washington Letter on Inauguration Era and Politics
Washington Letter discusses looming Washington Monument dedication and inauguration events. It contrasts Webster era orations with modern plans, notes anticipated failures of Cullom and Reagan interstate commerce bills, and questions Cabinet culture and agricultural policy impacts. It also mentions Cleveland inauguration pomp and Pension Office preparations for his ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington Monument
Winthrop
LaFayette
Mr. Webster
Tyler
Senate
House
Asus
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Saddle Rock
Virginia
Maryland
Wahington
Cleveland
Dom Prpro
County Commissioners Proceedings Indianola 1585
The board of Her Willow county met Jan 7 1585 with Chair Henry Crabtree and commissioners Green Allington and Cramer. They approved last session minutes and settled claims against the county including burial costs for Jes Garner and judge election services with mileage for the period ending December 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Board of County Commissioners
Willow County
Henry Crabtree
L. Green
E. J. Allington
C. D. Cramer
J. Hillman
Jes
Garner
Osau U. L. Nettleton
Aprinces
Court House
John
Glandon
Thomas Bennett
County Board Proceedings Detail Audit and Road District Actions
The minutes record audits and allowances on the insane hospital and general funds, road fund claims, and official bonds. It notes road filings, petitions to establish and locate roads, division of road districts, tax distribution, and bid calls for publishing commissioners' proceedings. County Clerk C. D. Cramer signs as secretary.
Shilon’s Vindizer and Salom Cure Ad Claims
An OCR fragment advertises Shilon’s Vindizer as a universal cure for dyspepsia liver complaints catarrh canker mouth and nasal issues. It touts a free nasal injector with each bottle and low prices with guarantees and promises of wealth for workers. It lists Stinson & Co Porcand Maine as the contact and includes implausible success claims and exhortations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilon
Sinloh
Final Proof Notices at McCook Nebraska
Notice of intention to prove final proof in support of claim before the register or receiver at McCook Nebraska on a Friday in February. Names Herman Bey D S 4h and witnesses Charles Ebert William Duburke Fred Unssuper Ernst Newman. Lands described include southwest quarter and north township range sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nes
Tinal
Ang
Motook
Nob
Uth
Iss
Herman Bey
Turibe
Northwest
North & Couthweart
Ecticu
Townships
Range
Contos
Charles Ebert
William Duburke
Fred.unssuper
Ernst Newman
Iochnnola
Newan
G. L. Laws
Hegister
Last Arrick at McCook Neb December vot notice
Notice declares settler has filed intent to prove up claim at McCook Nebraska on January 0 1684 before Giert B Nettleton. He names witnesses J Stone W S Fitchad M H Johnson and Barnes to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the southeast quarter section 3 township 2 north range 4 west McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrick
McCooKk
Neb
Cht
Cloak
Giert B. Nettleton
J. Stone
Fitchad
M. H. Johnson
McCook
Barnes
Vailton
G. L. Laws
Hegister
Settler Files Final Proof for Homestead in McCook Area
Melvill L. Lucy files for final proof on his Homestead Entry 1 for the southwest quarter of section in township 4 north range west. Proof to be made before the McCook registry on February 2, 1885, witnesses include F. S. Wilcox J. A. Wilcox S. A. Shaffer and Edson Robinett of McCook Nebraska.
Land Office Notice of Claim for Proof in McCook Neb
A named settler declares intent to make final proof on his land claim before the Register at McCook Nebraska on a Friday in January. Witnesses listed to prove continuous residence and cultivation include Andy Boyer William Pryor W H L Hubbell and Myron Wilson of McCook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccook
Ner
McCook
Neb
Nels J. Johnson
D. S
Andy S. Boyer
Willian L. Pryor
W. H L. Hubbell
Myron Wilson
G. L. Laws
Register
Notice of homestead proof in metook nebraska
December notice for Job Hurshberger to prove homestead claim in metook nebraska before the register of receivers on January 4th. Witnesses named include William Mettaay Benjamin McQuay Justive Wallin and Alexander Cobistun all of Metoon Xen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med OK
Metook
Neh
Job Hurshberger
Homestead
Willwan Mettuay
Benjamin McQuay
Justiuve
Wallin
Alexander Eobistun
Metoon
Xen
Lo Laws
Notice of intention to support land claim and witness list
The notice announces a claim support action for land in township 4, range 02, showing the intended proceeding before the Register or Receiver at Mevouk. It lists witnesses such as Humbert A. Graham and others, with details of the hearing to be held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Bethier
Sid Proel
Mi Metouk
Eathinry
Vias Humbert A. Graham
Boo
Seedung
Nerthi
Midge
Hess
Jditines
Lawthers
James Lawthers
Lures
Aid Satlia
Wickwire
Metiuk
Notice of final proof filings by settlers at McCook Nebraska
LASD Office at McCook Nebraska 4 January 2d Isa 5 Notice given that the following settlers have filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of their claims before Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Saturday February 11 1895 Alfred Carter Db 5 for the southeast quarter section 2 township 2 north range 2 west He names witnesses John Menghel John Cazicker James C Cune and Db Meclain all of Metlogok Nebraska G L Laws Register. LAIDp Office at McCook Nebraska January 4 1895 4 proof for the final proof by Ute E Wagner for the southeast quarter of section 2 township west etc Witnesses G Pereworth Charles K R Tur and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevook
Neb
John F. Swuartz
North Platte
Hed Willow County
Seis
John F. Swartz
Issa
Petraary
Oh G. L. Laws
Mcook
Nev
McCook
Alfred Carter
Downsi
Northean Range
John Menheil
John Cazicker
James C. Cune
Metlogok
Nel
G. L. Laws
Keister
Nes
Danuury
Motook
Ute E. Wagner
Tevverestiepy & Mopeth
Saeiettes G. Pereworth
Charles KR
Seleey
New
Metoaok
Lealand i. Sities
Reine
Jona
Nervalien
Frede
Samued
Gow
Opto Bryan
Prank Vyore
Ilel elLoon
Seths & L. Laws
Reiister
MeCook
Becemier
Metnok
Senn
Herman Bert
Rene
West
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Insane Hospital
John Johnson
Eesf
Nathan W Miller
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S. W. Stilgehouer
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Gerver
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Royal Buck
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Jamaary Ith
Moe
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Ined
Salom
Green
MertUook
Iet
Seartnuw
Adres Stinson & CO
Porcand
Jain
S. L. Greenwich Johmson & Spalding
A. FP. Sharp
Gity Bakery
A, Probst & Bro
Graham Bread
Greer
Connection
Gilb Riera
Reliabie Ir Sis
Uleir
BiGas
Percumeus
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Mel Soak
America
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District Court
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Dndiehil
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Partatella
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Itesonveb
H.C. Rider
Metheisens Street
SoDuwe Street
Jd. E. Berger
M. Kimmell
U.S. Land Office
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Decker
North Plate
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Ceroberstist
Ira
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Red Willow County
Nebraska
Chisahee Cutte Monty
Laixh
Beesnie
Prensa P. Iaterack
Stoaghton
Set
Fener
George Huggins
McCoon
Ety Iit
Gok
Laws Register
Jonty CO
Terei
Etartiey
Jota F. Collins
Dward Etanmules
Samuel Brown
Ivi
L. Laws
Keylater
Lero
Seth
Eroreot
Lyloot Mead
Mitchell Your
Jamie Lafferty
Michela Wycot
Graham
Melvill L. Lucy
F. S. Wilcox
J. A. Wilcox
S. A. Shaffer
Edson Robinett
Meiook, Neb
Wilnerscen
Kopister
G. L. Aws
Mevouk
Ied
Seti Wien
Wuuce
Peo
Wallae
Meouk
Seunuiey
Vie
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Bar
Eoruiwest
Irecudh
Gerth
Ranee
Fand
Vis
Hiraue
Phrwlcrlt
Coacham
A. Hallips
Huserson B
Comman
Howard W. Wag Horn
Dill O. S.cloonk
Rewister
Hallet Look CO
Porileod
Mae
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