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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1884
Page
4
Hon M B Reese took the oath of office and became a judge of the Supreme Court last Thursday. On the same day Guy A Brown was appointed to succeed himself as Supreme Court reporter for another four year term.
The judiciary committee recommends making fence cutting a felony and the killing of a fence cutter while applying nippers to a fence a justifiable homicide. The panel likely includes ranchers weary of repairing barb wire fences, and the measure may provoke offense among fence cutters.
An Ohio Senate race critique contrasts Henry Payne backed by Standard Oil lubricants with George Pendleton, accusing wealth and corporate ties of sidelining capable men. The piece ridicules the notion of loyalty to business power and highlights a Payne Pendleton rivalry.
A searing Journal account blames strict locking doors and absent fire escapes for a deadly Bellville convent fire. Nightly locks kept girls inside as flames spread, with escape limited to high windows too dangerous to use.
The Philadelphia Call argues children expend more energy on play than labor and warns that work drains them instantly. It suggests teaching a work philosophy so they see muscles nerves and brains as strengthening through arithmetic and grammar challenges.
Three varieties retain distinct traits from hardy northeastern Scotland stock. bred to hardiness, compact form, fine head, mellow skin, and strong fattening ability. Experiments on western pastures show promising beef-producing qualities, pleasing cattlemen and stock growers.
Washington letter from January 15 1884 notes uneasy tariff reform opposition in Congress with about sixty Democrats resisting action and Republicans divided. It discusses wool duties politics in Ohio and Southern sugar debates, Huntington letters stirring talk, and the Texas Pacific Central Pacific fight over subsidies and bonds. Dom PepRo comments on Alaska's drinking scene with saloon disputes in Neseaska City.
James Nett is moved to Pittsburgh as his trial begins this week. He killed the seducer of his sister and his father in Union Town, Pennsylvania, with prosecutors seeking a verdict of justifiable homicide under aggravating circumstances. The public is expected to back the verdict.
The January 8 1884 meeting in Indianola Nebraska records approvals of claims for road and county funds, bids on courthouse insurance, bond interest payment order, and various road vacates and introductions. Appointments and bonds for county officials are listed with associated districts and pay. Board adjourned to February 2 1884.
Complaint filed by John K. Coleman against Samoni F. P. Duffy for failing to break or cultivate 5 acres of the timber culture entry 014 dated July 10, 1870 in Red Willow county Nebraska. Contestant seeks cancellation. parties summoned to appear February 9 at 10 a.m. to testify on alleged failures. Registered by M. G. Laws, Register.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska December 27 1883 notice by A A Starbuck against Calvin K Baker for failure to cultivate timber land entry ER north 4 of southwest 4 section 12 township 2 north range 30 west Red Willow county Nebraska with hearing February 11 1844 at 10 a m and attorney I J Starbuck contest continues to February 12 1884 against Horace A Dean for failure to cultivate first five acres and plant trees seeds or cuttings during 1883 with hearing February 12 1884 at o oclock a m G L Laws Register
U S Land Office notices in McCook and Larny Orrier Neb show contestants Isaac Arnold William Brown and Michael Carper summoned to appear February 18 1884 March 21 1884 to respond to claims for cancellation of homestead entries alleging failure to cultivate abandon or perform required planting on specified parcels in Red Willow county Nebraska. Proceedings dated January 2 10 11 1884 reference entries dated April 14 187% July 16 1879 April 20 1880 and location details township range sections.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska notes two cases against William Carper and Samuel B Moffitt. Carper is accused of abandoning a tract in Red Wil County after years of no cultivation. Moffitt is summoned to respond about alleged neglect and weed growth on land in Red Willow County. Both hearings set for February and March 1884.
Cyrus H. Lane sues over failure to comply with cultivation and planting requirements on North Platte lands. Henry W. Stinehiller summoned to answer at the county office February 6 at 10 a.m. in the cancellation proceeding. Attorney I. J. Stannuck represents the contestant.
United States Land Office McCook Nebraska issues summons for Benjamin F Crawley against William Paisley over homestead entry 2025. Respondents must appear March 8 1884 at 11:00 AM and testify. testimony to be taken by Notary Public R S Cooley in Stoughton Nebraska on March 1 1884.
Land Office notice from McCook Nebraska dated January 10 announces Adolph Mieschick seeks final proof Feb 22 before the local official for his claim in east half of section 2 and north east quarter of section 6 etc in township 1 north range 80 west. Witnesses listed are Phillip Weick Michael Weick George Poh and Herman Thole of McCook.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska gives notice that on February 5 1884 Morris Williams D 2705 will make final proof to support his claim for the east half southwest quarter and west half southeast quarter of section 10 township 2 north range west before the clerk or receiver at McCook Nebraska. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Joseph Newcomb George Fredricks Kay Davis and C B McPherson all residents of McCook Nebraska.
Lane Office at McCook Nebraska announces a homestead claim by William P Burns for land in section 4 township north range west. Witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation include Robert Bond Nicolas Whitesell William Perkins of Bondville Nebraska and G L Clark of Indianola Nebraska with G L Laws and Dr Hecister listed.
LAND Office at McCook Nebraska SEB December 1844 to make final proof in support of this claim with proof before Hepis ter or Receiver at McCook on Friday January 26 viz Carl Willett D 8 1 for the southwest quarter section 15 use 2 north range 29 west. He names Nathaniel Myers George Roper and Alexander Johnson of McCook Neb and Destrick lake of Wally Grange Neb G L Laws 2ait Kevister
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces final proof for John Miller heir of Rosa Clark deceased on land 625 southwest section 29 township 8 range 2 west, to be proved before L Westgate District Court clerk Stockville on January 26 184. Witnesses listed include John W Creaty G W Warner Alexander Negus of Laird Nebraska and Lewis West of Stockville Nebraska.
December Ith 884. Notice is given that Perry Jones will prove continuous residence and cultivation of lands in section %, township 2 north range 28 west at McCook Nebraska on March 4 1844 before the Register or Receiver. Witnesses listed include Robert Bond John E Farr William Bond and Samuel Stockton all of nearby towns.
December 2th ISS ister or Receiver at McCook Neb on Thursday February 14 1884 viz Nathaniel Myers D S 2468 for the south 2 northwest 4 and north southwest and section 1 township 2 north range 29 west He names the following upon and cultivation of seid land viz William Bloomer Carl Wilbert C A Wilson and Charles Roper all of McCook Neb 2 314it G L LAWS Register
December 20 1583 namet settler files notice of intention to prove continuous residence and cultivation before Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Saturday February 18. land described as southeast northeast section 6 township 4 north range 22 west. witnesses: Daniel Doyle James Porter Irving Spaulding Thomas Scofield all of Roxder Nebraska. G L Laws 31 61 Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska January 1 1944 announces final proof in support of Hezekiah W. Davis D S 2557 for south 4 northwest north west 1 southwest W section 4 northeast 1 southeast section 15 township 2 north range West. Davis names witnesses George J. Fredrick Marshall Williams Joseph Newcomb and Charles Bowles all of McCook Neb. Register G L Laws.
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