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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1885
Page
4
K D Clark of Vicksburg Mississippi, assistant secretary of the interior, died Monday morning. He did not live to take the oath of office.
A local exchange jokes about a party who was "somewhat shook up" after attempting to break a pony for saddle use. The remark hints at a recent incident connected to a wife and riding, reflecting public amusement over a minor misadventure rather than a serious crime.
The President named four ministers including Ex-Senator Pendleton of Ohio to Germany and E. J. Phelps of Vermont to the Court of St James. Governor McLane of Maryland was named representative to France and Henry R. Jackson of Georgia to Mexico.
The piece notes a looming grand jury session and hints at impending legal action with local anticipation and uncertain outcomes. It frames hope wavered and justice as an uplifted sword ready to fall, casting a wary mood over the community.
The State Journal reports that with the Democratic state committee unable to handle federal patronage, Democratic lawmakers may soon convene in Lincoln to begin reorganizing the party and prepare to assume control of government patronage in a forthcoming assembly.
Mr. Clothier reports in New Jersey a recent harvest with 40 hogs averaging 862 pounds. Twenty weighed 875 pounds on average, the other twenty 850 pounds. The heaviest hog reached 1079 pounds and the lightest 744. Jersey is a small state but raises large porkers.
The Iowa supreme court upholds the prohibitory statute as constitutional and temperance supporters vow to enforce it. Liquor sellers have given little attention so far while Kansas laws receive praise for rigidity and tough penalties. Nebraska observers anticipate watching the laws in action.
The McCook Tribune reports No 39 left Red Cloud Wednesday with three car loads of immigrants and says McCook is crowded with newcomers. The Holdredge Republican notes the pattern and suggests a mischievous hand has altered the paper’s editorials.
The piece urges compassion for a drunken passerby and the families who suffer. It emphasizes silent sympathy for those proud hearts unable to accept pity, highlighting the pain of a mother, wife, sister, or doting kin.
The act prohibits fences on public lands across states and territories. It authorizes civil suits to remove inclosures, with priority on these cases, and permits courts to order destruction of unlawful fencing. Penalties include fines up to one thousand dollars and imprisonment up to one year. The president may use force to remove such closures.
The scene depicts Col. Grant receiving his daughter Mrs Sartoris with deep emotion as he lies near death. The meeting is described as deeply pathetic with the general pale and emaciated from suffering, his hair and beard whitened. Nelly, daughter, travels from afar to bid farewell, sharing a tearful reunion with her parents.
Kansas newspapers condemn the push to seize Indian territory and dispossess the red man, accusing the administration of expanding the claim beyond a border dispute. They threaten political repercussions for President Cleveland and his secretary of war if the Boomer movement is not halted.
The Hayes County report notes an inland eclipse on the 16th with no damage. Wray and Baum plan to plant about 200 acres to sorghum while land is being prepared. Hayes Centre shows growth with several buildings under construction. J Kilpatrick will break about 150 acres for sorghum. Local gossip hints at a new editor seeking items. LaForest March 18.
On Dora Chaney’s eighth birthday March 22 1885 her return home was met by a crowd of friends bearing gifts and a table of treats. The evening featured music and singing as Dora examined presents from Lucy Pervis Kate Quinn Ella McCorkle Edna Briggs and others including a china plate shell purse and jelly dish.
The Quarterly Conference of the M E church will meet in McCook on the 28th at 7 PM Mountain time. Members and friends connected to the church locally or from other churches are urged to attend as matters of importance will be discussed. EK 8 Hatt, Pastor in Charge.
The Rutledge Publishing Company of Easton PA offers a 20.00 reward for the book and chapter of the shortest verse in the New Testament not in the Revised edition with a deadline of April 10 1885. If multiple correct answers arrive the prize is shared and the winner’s name and address will appear in the May issue along with further rewards.
In a major sale, the Lincoln Town Company acquired 354 town lots with 240 on the original townsite and 114 in Rodehaver's addition. They also bought the north half of Isaac Cole's quarter, 25 acres of F. H. Smith, and two thirds of the w4 of the new section 1. The total value is around $20,000 and more nearby property deals are described as pending. J C Arbuckle tours Atwood with Colfer of Lincoln Town Company and the B M Railroad.
Notice announces annual village election for five trustees in McCook Nebraska to be held April 7 1885 at J N Lucas law office from 9 am to 7 pm Chairman J E Berger and Clerk F M Kim extend date March 21 1885. The document sets the polling location and hours for the election.
Clerk's Office Rep Winthow County Indianola Neb March 20 1885 notice to meet at county clerk's office Saturday March 28 1885 to fix the basis of values of assessment for the year 18 and to receive books and blanks County Clerk Cramer notices assessors to convene for valuation work and materials.
The State Journal notes Miss Cleveland attacks self made myths and divides mankind into boosters and boosted. She argues boosted men currently top self made individuals and reflects sharp insight into human nature in yesterday's Journal synopsis.
Missouri notes no cabinet picks or foreign ministers of note aside from Col Frank James yet boasts a seven foot tall man sent to the next congress. He could serve as a useful fire escape in the national capital and the city should recruit him for a hook and ladder company upon arrival.
First class legal cap for sale at this office. Also the celebrated Omaha Mills Note Paper with envelopes to match. All at reasonable rates.
An old ad promotes Shilohs Vitalizer for indigestion constipation dizziness and appetite loss claiming a printed guarantee and cure. It cites Rev George N Thayer of Bourbon Indiana and mentions Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector free with bottle, plus Hackmetack perfume. Sold by S L Green druggist McCook Nebraska.
Anvil and Wise Co offers farm and home use anvils in two sizes priced at 1.50 5.50 and 6.50 with freight paid on receipt. If a hardware dealer does not stock them good agents are wanted. Detroit Michigan.
An ad touts Electric Bitters as a rapid cure for kidney and liver ailments. It claims thousands cured including Wright’s Disease and diabetes, guarantees results, and sells at Metropolitan Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle.
Fleming M. Graham sues Orville O Button over Timber Culture Entry 1011 in Red Willow County Nebraska alleging failure to plant trees or cultivate the land since 1870. Hearing set April 11 1885 at 1 PM to testify on alleged abandonment and noncompliance.
McCook Nebraska March 2 1885 Edgar W Lewis sues John F Dean to cancel Homestead Entry 01 dated August 184 located on northwest quarter section 22 township 2 north range 26 west Red Willow county Nebraska. The parties are to appear April 8 at 1 PM to respond and furnish testimony regarding alleged abandonment.
Elias Conrad sues Henry A. Hanlein over abandonment of Homestead Entry 1044 dated August 19 1854 for the NE quarter section 25 township 4 north range 30 west Red Willow County Nebraska Parties are summoned to appear April 7 1885 at 10 A M to respond and give testimony per C F Babcook Receiver.
Several land filing notices list settlers Elias Harmon Elmer Sheppard Georgie W Foster James Kane and others proving residence and cultivation for homestead entries in McCook Nebraska with witness names and dates of April 11 17 1885 and April 25 1885.
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