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Newspaper

Mccook Weekly Tribune

Location

Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1884

Page

4

Republican District Convention in Hastings Nebraska

Delegates from Nebraska's second district counties meet in Hastings on August 7 for nominating a congress candidate and presidential elector, selecting a central committee, and conducting other business. Representation is based on J M Hiatt university votes with proxies limited to county residents.

Nebraska Hastings Wroxes Bay Congress Central Committee J. M. Hiatt Indianvila Iss Furnas Frontier Red Willow Hitchcock Dundy Hayes Red Willow County Indianola Landover Beaver Willow Grove Gerver East Valley Bondville Danbury

Republicans Convene Delegates in Oxford August 1 1884

The republican electors of the Eighth Judicial District Nebraska invite delegates from counties to meet in Oxford Furnas County on Tuesday August 1 1884 at 11 o'clock A M to nominate a District Attorney and conduct other business. Representation by county listed with numbers and names Edwin Co Hawley and J Byron Jennings chaired and secretary respectively.

Eighth Judicial District Nebraska Oxford Furnas Hitchcock Duke Beh Harlan Frontier Bead Tunkess Kearney Franklin Kied Willow Gosper Webster S Hayes Edwin Co. Hawley J. Byron Jennings

Cock-eyed coquet for Ben Borer provokes laughs

Ben Borer earns a new nickname described as the cock eyed coquet and the old spoons endure it with good humor.

Ben Borer Nick

Change Hinted for Laird Support as Taylor Signals Move

The Sun discusses Bro Taylor’s possible shift in stance and recalls W I as a strong backer of Laird two years ago, suggesting a forthcoming change in political alignment and support dynamics.

Bro. Taylor W. I Laird

Campaign Calls for Clear Candidate Choice to Vote

A call for voters to see candidates clearly and choose openly. The piece urges exposing positions and letting the public decide who to support with bold engagement.

Prohibition Nominates St. John and Daniel for Top Tickets

At the Pittsburgh convention last week the national prohibition party nominated Ex-Governor St. John of Kansas for president and William Daniel of Maryland for vice president. The platform attacked both major parties and framed a strong prohibition stance.

Pittsburg St. John Kansas William Daniel Maryland

Governor Prerer Navigates Capital Question

Hon Gineert A Prerer the new Governor of Dakota faces pressure from Bismarck and Yankton. Sworn in at Yankton the former capital he declines to decide the capital issue, postponing all action to the next legislative session.

Gineert A. Prerer Dakota Bismarck Yankton

Cleveland Trial Demonstrates New Tramway Electric Motor

A Friday trial in Cleveland tested a street railway invention called the tramway electric motor. A mile of track was prepared with an electric wire in a sunken box between rails. Forty people rode the mile at speeds from one to fifteen mph, deemed a great success. Street railroad horses are said to welcome the innovation.

Cleveland Ohio Tramway

Wrecking Attempts On B and M Line Foiled In Two Counties

On Wednesday night last two attempts to wreck the cannon ball on the B and M occurred at Diller Jefferson county and Burchard Pawnee county. Ties and obstructions blocked the track at Diller while fish-plates were removed and spikes drawn at Burchard. Section men arrived in time to remove the dangers. The paper vows to protect lives of potential victims, asserting punishment by rope for those responsible.

Diller Jefferson County Burchard Pawnee

Governor Cleveland Urges Quick Legal Action On Tarnished Tale

The speaker calls for arrest and immediate prosecution of those who wrote and published a damaging tale about Governor Cleveland. If false, the punishment should be severe for the liars. if true, parents nationwide would welcome exposure and support penitentiary sentences for the accused, urging swift legal review.

Cleveland

Hocknell Accepts Candidacy for Representative

Mr Hocknell, urged by friends, finally agrees to run for Representative after previously opposing a bid. He is qualified to fulfill legislative duties, has years in the western country, knows local needs, and is deemed best able to represent the constituency.

Hocknell

Dawes Nomination Favored by Many Press Voices

The lettered commentary argues Dawes faces strong backing for renomination from portions of the press while noting other Republicans in the state who could challenge him. Critics question Dawes’ qualifications and suggest several rivals who could defeat him in the party convention.

Dawes

Tax call for Republican County Convention Full editorial notice

The piece notes the Republican County Convention is called to meet on Monday August 11 and primaries on Saturday August 9. It mentions a new precinct Bondville and urges voters to turn out, select delegates, and decide choices at the primaries, leaving no room for opposition after.

Satunway August Ltd ISS Driftwood Captain Geo. Hocknell Jxn J. Lamburn Bondville

Disappearance of Col Morton in Brooklyn Fueled Rumor

In Brooklyn and New York circles excitement followed Col Morton deputy postmaster of Brooklyn after his accounts showed small discrepancies. He was believed to have gone to the country for rest. now it is announced he is found and in the care of friends declared insane. He commanded a New York regiment in the war and was highly respected.

Brooklyn New York Col. Morton

County Institute at Indianola Closes With Examination

The County Teacher's Institute at Indianola completed its session with an examination on Friday July 25 1884. Members listed include Mrs Mary KE Dutch er Jno Short C L Nettleton and many Misses and Messrs.. the event featured a reception at the school house with band music and speeches by Col Snavely and Dr Shaw.

Borror Tripune Teacher's Institute At Indianola Mary KE. Dutcher Jno. Short C. L. Nettleton Minniell. Mann Nellie Owen Jessie Mott Hattie Phillips Gertrude Humphrey Cilvina Baker Alice Murphy Mollie Heed Anna Mann Addie Spring Amelia Finch Abbie Wilcox Hunice Dow Jennie Jamison Lvdianola Col. Snavely Shaw Louse C. L. Netpleton

Stockville Updates on New School, Hotel, and Wind Damage

In Stockville a new school house nears completion while Galland occupies a new hotel and conducts land office business. A strong wind last Friday damaged McCartney's store and a blacksmith shop. Emigration pushes into the county as government land is claimed. Bondville Batter is noted for a strong aroma amid local discourse.

Galland McCartney Bondville Orror

Mansy’s Toxic Astringent Advertised For Digestive Ills

An 1890s style ad promotes Mansy’s Toxic Astringent for diarrhea dysentery and bowel complaints priced at 50 cents. The notice claims quick cures and urges express shipment to Waveland Indiana and mentions McCook and druggists 5. L. Green and Marsins Toxic Astringent products including liver pills and Carter’s products.

Mansy Waveland Indiana John It Petty L. Green McCook

Commissioners Proceedings Transcribe Indianola Road Orders

The Indianola board, present Henry Crabtree S L Green EJ Allington C D Cramer, Clerk, approved last minutes and audited claims including Lytle Bros hardware for bridges 187 dollars, Harvey West as overseer 182 dollars, Frees & Heecknell 825 dollars. Road petitions by C B Rowell et al and others laid over. several public road petitions granted with no county land cost. Warrant drawn for County Superintendent Nettleton services. Bridge lumber bids reviewed. Frees & Hocknell accepted.

Indianola Henry Crabtree S. L. Green EJ. Allington C.D. Cramer Lytle Bros Levy Bridge Fund Harvey T. West Levy Frees & Heecknell Ise Levy Bridge Fund C. B. Rowell C. F. Couse N. E N. W Sec. LM N.E S. E Metook Frees & Hocknell Frees & Hockneil John Poule Kansas Line A. Kubhinan Sec. 15 Frontier County A. T. Bowdish Fred. Thompson Minees Republican River Geo. M. Miller W.H. Selly S. B. Quater Cuncech Furnas County A. P. Bodwell U. SE C.H. Hassell Wees

Bather Blooms Along Stream Banks

A boy with a sunburned neck and a mole on his back becomes a familiar sight along local stream banks as crowds gather and the scene grows in number.

Printer’s ink rewards shrewd merchants in trade

A proverb for business success asserts the warm blooded, quick witted man finds peace as heat softens. It praises advertisers who wisely use printer’s ink to capture the largest share of commerce.

Printer's Delight Private Money Puzzle Promises Risk

A new game called the Printer's Delight invites players to sign a sheet of paper, fold it with enough currency for a year’s Trin-UNE subscription, place it in an envelope, mail it with the sender’s name and a red seal sticker, and face the consequences.

Trin- Une Uncle Sam

Protecting fences from lightning with ground-wired posts

Advice urges homeowners to wrap smooth wire around fencing at least three times and drive grounding wires four feet into the ground, spaced no more than 150 feet apart. Proper installation can save fence posts and livestock by reducing lightning damage.

Bondville Precinct Formed and Boundaries Fixed

A remonstrance against vacating a road by A Kt Hammond was laid over to the next meeting. Petition by Win Bond and others to establish the north half of Danbury precinct as a new Bondville Precinct was received and granted. The boundaries were fixed from section 5 town 2N R27W, around section 2, back to the starting point, and the board adjourned to July 5 at 9 o'clock AM.

A. Kt Hammond Bondville Precinet Win. Bond Danbury Bondville Commencine N. E N. BE

County Commissioners Audit and Claims July Meeting

The July session of county commissioners led by Henry Crabtree and L Green adjourned. They audited and allowed general fund claims totaling 1884 levy and postponed others including adjustments for Homer Mack and Dr Charles Gilbert. Clerk Cramer reported final settlement with treasurer J H Goodrich Jr. covering January 1 to June 30, 1884.

Henry Crabtree L. Green DB. Cramer General Fund Wmn. K. Lynch Mr. Quintner Tianne M. Beeson T. J. Maoes D. Cramer J.H. Goodrich Line Anderson Homer Mack Fred. Anderson Charles Gilbert Sanount J. H. Goodrich, Jr Jane Iss CD. Cramer

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children

Disturbing night pain from teething unavailable at times prompts use of Urs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. Claims quick relief and multiple soothing effects including calming bowels and reducing inflammation. Marketed as a trusted remedy prescribed by a renowned nurse and physician, available from all druggists worldwide priced 95 cents per bottle.

Winslow

Shilots Poros Plaster Sold For Tame Back Side Chest

An ivery ad promotes Shilot's Poros Plaster for back side or chest pain priced at five cents. It also claims Shilow's Cough and Consumption Cure is sold by Osei pieetee. Theures cotmemption.

Osei Pieetee

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