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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1884
Page
4
The ticket nominates James G. Blaine of Maine for president and John A. Logan of Illinois for vice president, representing the National Republican slate.
The Nebraska Republican electors are invited to send delegates from counties to a convention in Omaha on August 27, 1854 at 10 AM to nominate presidential electors and state officers including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, Lands and Buildings Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Attorney General. Delegates are allocated by county votes for J M Hiatt, with one at large and one per 150 votes or major fraction. Proxies only for residents of counties with proxies. Omaha May 22 1884. GEO W E Dorsey Chairman S B Colson Secretary.
The New York Tribune notes independents are increasingly angry and call Republicans vulgar names like rowdies bummers and riff raff. It urges restraint to keep up composure even when anger rises.
The York Conference conferred the degree of D D upon Elder T B Lemon. The article notes the degree reflects the minister's spirit over abstruse eastern theology and hints at his practical impact.
The Ord Quiz notes rumors that Val may seek a governor's seat, promising to explain his unexpected decision to decline renomination for Congress before it was offered. The piece expresses doubts about Val leaving public life for farming and suggests further developments may follow.
The Atwood Citizen editor retracts a misrepresentation of McCook land officers. He states the information was incorrect and notes J. E. Cochran of McCook, formerly Oberlin, confirms officers never spoke ill of the region and praised settlers in Herndon for crop success.
The Judge praises James G. Blaine as the era’s ablest statesman and bravest leader, noting his unwavering principles and readiness to defend them. His charisma provokes strong devotion and fierce opposition, while critics level malicious slander that fails to shake his integrity.
The scene in Chicago blazes with labor associations antimonopolists and greenbackers backing Ben Butler. The crowd roars for the New Orleans hero amid a political clash over reform versus protectionism. Cleveland’s reform platform faces opposition from workers and reform factions as tariff disputes threaten unity.
Weather warm. N H Troth returns from Mc Cook. Schuyler Brough brands calves. J K Paxton finishes plowing for A Camp. John Hughes visits from Blackwood. Dick Tate begins his claim 26 miles from Carrico. Locals attend Indianola Fourth of July celebration. Red Willow Cattle Co eyes Brough property. Haz Bailey horses story debunked. E N Keeler grove readies for Fourth picnic. Culbertson trip viewed favorable for farming and cattle. Mrs J S Braugh cherries and fruit trees bearing well. PuILo.
C C Newman unveils a new Challenge windmill on the South Side. Vailton electors approve a 700 bond to fund a new schoolhouse. I T Birdsall’s horse threw him after crossing the tracks near McCook. he reports bruises but seems mostly okay.
The Gibbon Beacon states on opening day of the North Platte land office 800 applications were filed for homestead pre emption and timber claim entries. The remark prompts skepticism about such a high figure.
Warm weather strains morals and rains arrive on time for harvest. Ed Mack guests A J Brent. Bondville hosts Indianola season with a pleasant report. Adams and son visit Boughton family. The store is plastered. Armstrong handles the work. New church service described as comfortable. next quarterly meeting set for August 26. A sheep health plan using cut wool is proposed. Cedar Bluffs reports a sad drowning of an Ohio man at the dam, while visiting with a miller and a boy. a sister’s letter arrives after the death. Moruers Son July 7 84.
A heavy rain on the evening of the 3rd benefited crops with little hail damage. On the Fourth, a moist morning did not disturb festivities as crowds enjoyed an orderly program. Frank Pollard led the day as marshal, Constable Pollard rendered the Declaration well, and Mrs. Shurley with Mr. Neifert managed the dinner and cake offerings.
The Springfield Republican notes that degree prestige declines as trustees from ordinary trades form academic courts. The piece argues that granting power and temptations for financial interests slow reform, with many colleges across a large nation facing costly pressures and pressure to trade degrees for material gains.
The text explains the 1832 Democratic National Convention nominating Martin Van Buren for vice president while Andrew Jackson was president. It notes prior caucus nominations, the 1831 Antimasons convention in Baltimore as the first presidential nominating body, and the 1835 adoption of the two thirds rule when Van Buren was nominated.
After the senate adjourned General Logan submitted official letters denying slanderous charges by McAdoo and Springer about attempts to grab lands near the Zuni reservation. He showed no interest in pre emption under the desert land act and that the lands were legally open for pre emption. On presidential order the entry was cancelled and added to the Zuni tract.
Complaint filed by William B. Porter against Lewis D Reynolds for failure to comply with timber culture law on the southwest quarter of section 2 township 1 north range 26 west in Red Willow Neb The parties are summoned to appear at McCook Land Office on August 1 1884 at 9 AM to respond and testify regarding alleged nonplanting noncultivation of trees seeds or cuttings on the land The filing is by G L Laws Register
McCook Nebraska June 20 1884 Frank D Smith against Robert A Brown for failure to comply with timber culture law on entry 1246 dated January 27 1880 northeast quarter section 28 township 1 north range 50 west Red Willow county Nebraska. Contestant alleges no breaking cultivation or planting of trees since entry and a hearing is set for August 1 at 1 PM to respond and testify. A L Laws Register.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska May 21 1884 John Shepherd sues Thomas McCartney for abandoning homestead entry 149 dated November 20 1883 Located southeast quarter section 6 township 3 north range 20 west Red Willow County Nebraska Summoned to appear July 22 1884 at 10 00 A M to respond and furnish testimony regarding alleged abandonment G L Laws Register
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska on July 7 1854 lists Fleury K Bartholomew against James B Kittaker over timber culture noncompliance on entry No 1595 dated March 30 1880 in Hed Willow county Nebraska seeking cancellation of entry. Contestant alleges failure to break cultivate or plant trees seeds or cuttings since entry. summons issued for Sep 1 at 1 PM to testify.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska reports John M Davis files complaint against Benjamin H Hauger for failure to cultivate timber on a 160 acre southeast quarter section 2 township 4 north range 24 west. Case concerns non cultivation in 1882 and absence of growing timber and directs Hauger to appear August 20 1874 to testify.
William L. McClung sues David C. Hauger over failure to cultivate or plant timber on land entered at North Platte in 1878. The Red Willow county entry 656 in township 4 north range 28 west is questioned for weed overgrowth and no timber. Hearing set August 2 at 1 PM. testimony required at the McCook land office.
McCook Nebraska June 12 1584 David Barnes vs Edward Yake contesting timber culture entry 1141 filed North Platte October 1 187 with Red Willow county land section 4 41 1 north range 30 west alleging failure to cultivate or plant trees since 1841 1881 and current land grown to weeds summons require appearance July 21 1888 at 10 AM before register G L Laws to testify.
Sevrine Bossler files against Ezra A Stoffe for neglecting timber culture duties on the northwest quarter of section 2 township 4 north range 22 west Red Willow County Nebraska. Complaint filed June 27 at McCook with date August 4 1844 and time 10 oclock A M. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues final proof notice for Benjamin F. McQuay claim No. 242 west half southwest quarter and north quarter of section twelve township two north range twenty nine west. Witnesses Frank Swihart William N. Potter Richard Johnson and Charles Roper of Metook Nebraska. Proof before Register or Receiver July 26 1844.
Two notices from the McCook Nebraska land office dated July 2 1884 and July 12 1884 announce homestead entries. August C Hoge, entry 95, seeks residence and cultivation with witnesses George White Christian Blae holder George Pow and Fred Plasmyere all of McCook. Andrew Mer Robb, entry 106, seeks proof of residence with witnesses Nicholas Sevenker Charles D Breanbrack William Dolan and William D Cumming all of McCook.
McCook Nebraska June 18 1884 notice of intent to make final proof for land claim D S 110 for the SW SE section 2 NW 335 8 1 and 8 BE 448 Bl 4g 26 town north range 30 west before Register or Receiver July 24 1884 witnesses George P Weick Philip Weick Michael Weick and Millard F Horrell all of McCook Neb G L Laws Register
Alfred Nettleton, homestead No 784 in northeast quarter of section 4 and lot 4 section 34 township 1 north range 1 west, files intent to make final proof. Witnesses Matthew Johnston Luther Nettleton Hezekiah Davis and John Whittaker, all of McCook Nebraska, listed for residence and cultivation proof. Registered by G L Laws.
Laxp office at McCoon New June ith 144 named settler has fled notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim and that said proof will be made before register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on July 28 1884 Laure A Smith D 8 for thes 4 N E 1 ? section 2 township 2 north range 31 west and lots 1 and 2 in section 2 township north range west He names witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation John Cruts William F Everist John Matson James L Hoyt all of Driftwood Nebraska KH L Laws Register
C Howard Moulton files for final proof on land northeast and west southeast of section 30 township 2 north range 2 west. Hearing before Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on July 16 1864. Witnesses G Lloyd Clark Alfred F B Fuller A Rodgers and Ernest Fuller all of Indianola Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
Land office at McCook Nebraska June 1 1884 notice of intent to make final proof by Richard Congdon holder of homestead No 21 for west half northeast and east half northwest section 4 township north ranges west. Names Phillip Weich Thomas Murphy William Holling Charles McPherson all of McCook Nebraska as witnesses upon cultivation of land. Receiver at McCook Nebraska set for August 5 1884. G L Laws Register.
Mary A. Conner seeks final proof for a homestead entry in the northeast quarter of section 25, township north range 2 west, with residence and cultivation witnesses Wilbert Saunders John L. Sellers Robert S. Cooley and James K. Miller all of Stoughton Nebraska before the McCook Nebraska receiver on July 7 1884.
June Eth RHE or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Friday July 25 184 viz Thomas J Ruggles homestead No 12 for northwest quarter section 1 township 3 north range 29 west. He names witnesses to prove continuous land viz William Johnson McCook Nebraska William Crockford Alias Canaga and Martin Rinck Kred Willow Nebraska. LAWS Register
LASK OFFICE at McCook Nebraska June 16 18 4 notice of intention to locate a claim by Noble Gregrey a settler who fled to July 2 184 viz southeast quarter section 4 township Sworth range 20 west naming landowners William Relph Francis L Spicer and James Gregrey of Stoughton Nebraska and William Brent of McCook Nebraska G L Laws Register
May 21 84 notice of intention or receiver at McCook Nebraska to file for lands in township 3 north range 5 west section 23 lot 3 and section 26 lots 4 7 with witnesses Alex Johnson William McQuay William Johnson and John Nemeth all of McCook Neb filed July 14 1884 by G L Laws Register
Lanp Office at McCook New May 2 1845 recorded a miner settler Cynthia A Starbuck intends July 25 to claim lots 2 and 3 in section 35 township 3 north range 2 west. She names landowners Alexander Johnson William Johnson William McQuay and John Nemeth of McCook Neb as interested parties.
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