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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1885
Page
4
A long discussion argues true education combines discipline physical and moral training with practical life preparation. It urges attention to associates observation and especially reading, cautioning against idle amusements and praising affordable books. Local notes mention a new post office, mail routes, and developments in Hayes Center and surrounding areas.
The document records higher policy sums and details the total death losses matured endowments dividends and claims paid to policy holders since organization. It lists R H Eddy Superintendent Chicago J M Edmston State Agent Lincoln Neb and identifies John Davis President and E P Marshall Secretary.
A promotional note claims cloth manufacture costs have fallen recently enabling lower clothing prices. It argues buyers can purchase garments now for less than older higher costs and questions competitors selling at a higher price.
Two settlers file final proof claims in McCook Nebraska with hearings set for March 3 and March 7 1885. Philip H Lambach and Valentine Bogle named to prove residence and cultivation of lands in townships 3 and 4 north ranges west 1 and 2. Witnesses listed include Lyman N Howe Andrew Carson Perry McManigal Charles J Suttor Josiah E Moore William Darby Jacob Long John Sargent.
Advertises new furnishing goods in latest styles offered at lower prices, warning buyers not to be misled by claims of cost or old stock. Emphasizes that rivals push old goods while the seller provides fresh merchandise at reduced prices.
LAND OFFICE AT McCook Nes February 2d 18 45 to make final proof in support of this claim and that said proof will be made before Register or Receiver at McCook Neb on Friday March 20 1845 viz Charles Schlutsmeier D S 244 for the southwest quarter section 17 township 2 north range 28 west He names witnesses William Dubarko Ernst Fuler Ernst Neuman and A B Fuller all of Indianapolis Neb db G L LAWS Register
An advertisement proclaims the store offers clothing furnishing goods trunks and related items at lower prices than any western house. It guarantees new, stylish goods and invites inspections with satisfaction guaranteed.
Multiple settlers in McCook Nebraska publish final proof notices for homestead claims. Names include Jacob C Fouts Franklin Weaver James C Aune Mathew J Healy and Matthew J Healy. Witnesses listed: James Altatterly John Telman Freming Grassim Perry Yease William T Hilton Stephen Bowles James Kane and others. Dates set for proofs in March April 1885 before the McCook register or receiver.
Lanb office notes Agnes Walker formerly McKislip has filed final proof for Homestead Entry 2141 covering sections 9 and 10 township 2 north range 31 west. Witnesses M H Coon W J McKillip W P Campbell Thornburg Neb and Frank Sevenker McCook Neb. Register G L Laws March 4 1885.
On February 20 1855 and April 7 1885 James W Williams receives a home stead entry for the southeast quarter of section 35 township 2 north range 25 west valued at 334 dollars. The filing lists Thomas Bennett I 3 Vore and Frank Vore of Bondville Nebraska and R B Archibald of McCook Nebraska as parties connected to the claim.
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