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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1884
Page
4
The National Republican ticket names James G. Blaine of Maine for president and John A. Logan of Illinois for vice president.
The McCook Tribune and York Republican note ongoing interest in the Faber as readers report searching for it over two to three weeks. They describe Tuk McCook Tribune as a lively two year old source full of news.
The Tur McCook Tribune celebrates its third year of publication with praise from the Beatrice Express noting it as one of the brightest neatest cleanest and best conducted papers in the state.
The piece notes Io has held the journals of the commonwealth for some time and a tumble to Frenchmen and Ben Kelman canards is implied. It suggests that such success should spur Wiley C. P. to achieve further literary honors.
The Omaha Republican calls for rapid creation of Blane and Logan clubs across every county town and precinct. It asks not to be exclusive and to admit wavering Republicans or repentant Democrats, insisting that organization proceed with dispatch.
The Beatrice Express argues against gloating toward Arthur supporters in Nebraska. It notes Republicans share sincerity across camps, expects Blaine to win Nebraska, but cautions against arrogance and calls for fair treatment in party councils.
The article notes that total votes grew from about 2.4 million in 1840 to 9.21 million in 1880. It highlights that New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana together exceed 1840 national totals, with New York nearly matching 1828 countrywide votes. It also observes increasing party margins narrowing as vote totals rise. It cites Polk Taylor Buchanan Lincoln Hayes and Garfield elected by plurality, Garfield by about 7,000 in a near 9 million total.
The Lincoln Journal reports a planned immediate campaign in several southern states to carry them for Blaine and Logan this fall. It notes a large campaign fund could enable such a bid, with potential in Louisiana where white factional rivalries might sway votes for Republican electors, and in Florida where a sizable northern population could form a strong Republican base.
The board of equalization met with Commissioners Crabtree Green KB Allington and C D Cramer. It ordered T W Owens to move a fence for safe crossing, appointed a road surveyor for A Spaulding’s proposed road, approved bonds for John McCotter and George White, set Emory F Quigley damages at 30 dollars, granted a public road petition near Indianola, fixed Clerk’s salary at 320 dollars for 1854, and adjourned to June 4th at 8 A M.
The board met after adjournment with Commissioners Crabtree Green and Allington and Clerk Cramer. Audits approved 1884 levy claims for transcribing showland records, jury room plastering, superintendent services, and various bridge and road fund items. Overseer James H. Everest appointed for district No. 17. meeting adjourned to June 6 at 8 a.m.
The board with Henry Crabtree L Green and KE Allington commissioners and C D Cramer clerk examined assessor books. James Hetherington ex County Clerk claims for making tax lists 1879 1883 withdrawn with board consent. Adjourned to 8 AM June 6.
June board minutes note approval of last meeting. They review assessments with Mrs. Bishop alleging higher values for Lots 3 and 4, Block 24, leading to a reduction from 375 to 0. The Everest road district bond is approved. Cranmer clerical pay for March 31 1884 audited at 80 from general fund. Clerk’s 1884 assessment book prep pay set at 40. Next meeting at 8 a.m. June 7.
The board proceeded with examination and report on the proposed line requested by James Hetherington K W Hume and others running north from the end of 4th Avenue in Indian.
Board notes describe a right of way from the southeast corner of lot 2, section 7 to the northwest corner of lot 6, section 6 in township 3 range 27 and a vacated road from southwest corner of lot 2 to northwest corner of lot 6 in township 3 range 2. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. On motion the board adjourned to meet June 9 at 8:00 a.m.
Henry Crabtree eight. L Green and E J Allington, commissioners, proved. Board examined assessor's books and continued the examination during the day. Will meet at eight o'clock in the morning on June 10.
Red Willow county commissioners thoroughly examined assessors books and equalized valuations by precinct. They increased cattle valuations in Driftwood and Gerver precincts and reduced Willow Grove Indianola Beaver precincts. Total real and personal property valuation set at 602 562. Various claims approved for county funds and road work. James Hetherington appointed county judge in absence of H M Ashmore. Meeting set for June 7 at 9 AM.
On motion the 1884 levy for all purposes was approved by commissioners Henry Crabtree L Green and clerk C D Cramer. It covers county general fund road fund bridge fund bonds interest and school district bonds with payment to the County Treasurer on July 7 1884. The board adjourned to that date.
The Lincoln Journal suggests Nye retire for a season and “soak his head” until he can admit an idea. The Republican paper bows and delivers a taunting retort, saying the Journal should stop sniveling and acting like a big baby bully.
The undersigned reports a three year old heifer taken up at their ranch on Driftwood miles from McCook. Description: red with white spots white face branded JLL on left side square cut left ear left horn bent down. JOHN Kota J PL SWANSON
In stock blinks titled Cash Application and Proof under act approved June 14 8M. Some units offered in $1 and $2 packages ready to mail. Send your order to THE TRIBUNE McCook Nebraska.
Complaint filed by James P. Maloney against Edward Yuko alleges failure to cultivate on North Platte entry U4 in Red Willow County Nebraska. Parties are summoned to appear June 28, 1984 to testify and respond to alleged violations.
James P. Mahoney files with the U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska against Hilwind Yrake for abandoning homestead entry OSs in Willow county Nebraska. The parties are summoned to appear October 1 1884 at 1 o clock p m to respond and testify regarding the alleged abandonment. W A McKay register and attorney.
A petition filed at the Land Office in Metook Nebraska on May Tih by Thomas Bo Stutzian against Klenner Koot seeks cancellation of timber culture entry 2255 dated July 20. The case covers the southeast quarter of section 1 township 8 north of range 2 west in Red Willow county. The contestant alleges Bleazer Root has removed trees or seed from the tract since entry. Parties are summoned to appear July Lith day at 1 oclock PM to testify.
McCook Nebraska May 1 8 8 8 Land Office summons Eleazerhoot and Thomas B Stutzman to appear July 1 at 1 PM to respond to abandonment and cancellation of homestead entry No diss in Red Willow County Nebraska before Register G L Laws and provide testimony about alleged misconduct.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska gives final proof notice for Levi Johnson to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the northeast quarter of section 26 in township and range. Witnesses named are Philip Weick George Lele George Poe and Louis Bleene of Metiunk Nebraska. The proof will be taken before the Register at McCook on Monday.
Complaints filed in North Platte Nebraska by John W. Zook against Kersey T. Jones for failure to cultivate timber-tract entry 1541 in Red Willow county with a cancellation view. Also William Mlusche v Leo Hahn for abandoning a homestead entry in Red Willow county. both summons set for July 2 and July (4) 1854 respectively to respond and testify.
May 27 1888 land office notice states Sidney Dodge plans final proof for east half of section 19 and west half of section 20 in township 1 north range 40 west. Proof before Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on July 9th lists witnesses Groed snberger Goodeoherser Demnay and Gerver all of McCook Nebraska.
Notice is given that a settler has filed for final proof to establish residence and cultivation in McCook Nebraska. The hearing occurs before the Register and Receiver on July 7 with witnesses listed from McCook.
McCook Nebraska docket shows William L McChing vs David C Hauer alleging failure to comply with cultivation requirements on the southwest quarter of section 25 township 4 north range 28 west Red Willow county. Contest seeks cancellation of entry citing lack of timber growth and under cultivation during two years.
Nineteen twenty six notice lists Lasp Oreien of McCook Nebraska filing final proof in support of his homestead entry. Keristorar Receiver at McCook Nebraska will hear the claim Friday July and witness names are given to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land. Witnesses include Thomas Rugele Rowe Couse Gustav Wallin and Gustave Wallin.
Laura A Smith announces intention to prove up on her homestead claim in the Moumiah district Nebraska. She will present land proof before the Register and Receiver at Meook Nebraska on July 25. Witnesses named include Job Crate William P Beer John Matson and James L Hoyt of Dyanert Neb.
Notice is hereby given that Howard Moulton has fled final proof to support his claim for the south fourth northeast and west southeast of section 30 township 2 north range 1 west before G L Laws, register, at Lincoln Nebraska, on Saturday July 15. He names witnesses G Lloyd Clark Alfred H Fuller Stephen A Rodgers and Benest Kubler of Lochanelsa Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
Two settlers in McCook Nebraska file intent to prove continuous residence and land cultivation. Maury A. Conner and Iran Dirl appear as witnesses to neighborly claims in townships north range west. Records show dates of May 22 1884 and June 23 1884 for final proof before the McCook land office official.
Lane Orrick of McCook Nebraska May 21 1881 gives notice of intent to prove claim for Alfred B Puller homestead No 85 east half section 1 and southeast 30 township 2 north range 25 west witnesses named Isaac J Starbuck William W Fisher John Dr Meserve and others of McCook Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation before the register at McCook June 5 1881 James W Thatffield listed as witness for another claim in the same notice by L A Laws Register McCook Neb The notices request confirmation of residency and cultivation by the named settlers through the land office proceedings
Lasd office at Metlook Nebraska issues notice of intention to prove continuous residence and cultivation of lands in section 15 township north of range. Witnesses include Cooley Fowler Colin and Newton Fowler of Stoughton Nebraska. Proof to be made before the register or receiver on Friday July 1.
A land office notice from Mot’oonk New May 4 announces Mather L. Brown will make final proof to support his claim before the clerk in McCook Nebraska on June 4. He lists witnesses Ago Buck Gustave Wal liner Red Willow Edgar F. Couse and Thomas J. Kiggiles to prove residence and cultivation on the southwest quarter of section 20 township orth range 20 west.
James CL Lafterty filed notice of intention to make final proof for his homestead in the northeast quarter of section 25 township 14 range 25 west. The hearing will be before the Register at McCook Nebraska on June 6. Witnesses listed: SW Stilghouer J C Foutz F W Weaver and M M Weaver, all of Danbury Nebraska.
Notions is hereby given that the following settler by notice intends to prove continuous residence and cultivation of claimed land before the Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska. Names include James A. Greevey and witnesses from Stowehton and Meth Web, with dates in May 1554.
Lacy Orrick of McCook Nebraska files for final proof to support his detour and residence. Hearing before Register of Deeds at McCook Nebraska on June 26 with witnesses including Wilan Kelph Poenecis L. Spicer James Greerow and Wilkin Byert to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the southeast quarter section in the town of Stead 1IS6h.
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