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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1884
Page
4
The emperor accepts Bismarck resignation from the presidency and cabinet and names Beetticher Prussian minister of state as his successor.
The metropolitan press questions Assistant Postmaster General Frank Hattons move renaming a Tennessee post office from Damphool to Blizzard. Editors seethe over personal affronts tied to having names in official directories.
The Chicago convention last Thursday chose B. F. Butler of Massachusetts for president and adopted a platform of platitudes. The writer ridicules the group for supporting Butler, blaming the political phenomenon of the year and an unsettled atmosphere affecting judgments.
On leaving San Francisco the queen spoke to a reporter about her voyage. She enjoyed the trip and praised Chicago and Patti’s singing, though she avoided New York crowds, delaying landing to escape interviewers. Paris remained her paradise.
A Colorado man faced a vigilante mob after stealing a pair of socks. Miners warned him to leave the country within an hour, insisting the act harmed state pride more than the value of the hosiery. The vigilante leader condemned the theft as an insult to the state’s manhood.
The association will hold its first annual meeting at Alma on the 23d lnst with veterans Pickett Hiatt Hill among those listed. An excursion to the mountains is discussed along with railroads B M and D R G providing travel facilities, and Topics vows to oppose monopolies if needed.
An Omaha policeman chased a man described as poor after spotting him on a corner. A bystander intervened with a blow from a billy, and the suspect was restrained and jailed briefly before being released as the joke was revealed. The public is urged to uphold police discretion and restraint.
Reported debts of Grant Ward & Ward exceed ten million but appear largely fictitious profits. Indictment suggests actual indebtedness near three million. Grant allegedly swindled when Ward and Fish urged a Vanderbilt loan of 150000 on Grant’s own paper to benefit the conspirators. Grant pledged his residences and St. Louis farm to cover the debt and prevent Vanderbilt loss.
The article argues stock jobbing in New York has caused bank collapses and a Wall Street stir, but insists the country’s core economy remains solid. It states property values stay grounded with real wealth intact, and only speculative shares suffer as supplies from rural lamb merchants wane.
The piece notes Mahdi as an economic general paying 40 cents per month per soldier for a 40 000 man force costing about 16000 dollars monthly. He inherits 2 million, with funds for a decade of campaigning, and has seized 40000 Remington rifles 60 cannon and 2.5 million pounds of ammunition plus other arms from enemies.
The British government seeks Stanley Africanus to negotiate with Eli Mahdi and replace General Gordon. Gordon is said to have failed to carry out the policy, and a diplomatic attempt by Stanley could salvage the mission if he gains leave from Belgian employers.
The Rural editor explains that McCook sits in Red Willow county Nebraska and surpasses any Nebraska town in growth and future prospects. The column notes Ord and Tribune readers should know the location and praises McCook’s present prosperity and potential.
Arthur Cae stock shows a cautious uptick amid mixed trading as investors weigh quarterly results and market cues. Analysts note volatility persists with sectors like technology and energy driving small gains and others lagging.
William H. Vanderbilt completed a rapid trip from Detroit to Cincinnati on the Canada Southern Dayton and Michigan and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton roads. The journey covered 507 10 miles at an average pace. after stops at Toledo Lima and Dayton the train reached Cincinnati in five hours and thirty minutes with Dayton to Cincinnati leg in one hour and nine minutes. The run followed telegraph instructions and kept within city ordinances with speeds near a mile every forty eight to fifty two seconds in some stretches.
A new pension bill, to be favorably reported from the committee, would grant monthly pensions to veterans of the Union armed forces who lost limbs. Rates include 40 dollars for an arm or leg, 30 dollars for a hand or foot, 50 dollars with additional disability, 50 dollars for hip joint amputees, and 72 dollars for those missing both an arm and a leg.
In a forum talk two friends discuss why the people overlook Cato for the consulship and favor the obscure Septilius. Titus argues Cato cannot carry the state of Newark while he remains austere and honorable.
The manager Mr W H McCartney warned small companies not to trifle with his venue He said deserving troupes will find a full house and that no west of Hastings to Denver can ensure larger receipts He criticized second-hand troupes and urged high quality performances.
George B. Williams a former newspaper reporter and stenographer at the Mexican Central railway in Boston took his own life after Wall Street losses. Alexander White of Grand Rapids Michigan is said to have lost $125 000 in stock speculations.
Bids invited by the Building Committee and School Board of School District No. 17 McCook Red Willow County Nebraska for furnishing all material and labor to complete a school house with separate bids for wood work plastering printing and ceiling and for stone from Cambridge quarry and foundation work Plans and specifications available in W W Fisher McCook after May 20 1884 Bids due June 8 1884 at 8 P M Bonds required Right to reject any or all bids May 1 1884 G L Laws Director
May 1884 petition by L. Green to McCook Nebraska Board of Trustees for a druggist permit to sell malt and alcoholic beverages for medicinal chemical and mechanical use. Trustees to decide on May 24 1884. F M Ell Clerk 5-2
At a May meeting the Village of McCook Nebraska Board of Trustees approved the following expense estimates for the coming year. General purposes set at 2500 dollars and sidewalks and crossings at 20000 dollars.
Advertises stock of Cash Application and Proof blanks under an act approved June 15, 1880. Items sold in $1 and $2 packages ready to mail. order via THE TRIBUNE in McCook Nebraska.
Estray notice recorded for an 8 pound steer taken up by Joshua Gerver 1243 miles south with white color and left hip brand OT. Description notes old animal and a faded mark on the left hip. Date May 11, 1884.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska on May 19 1884 summons Joseph S Teas to confront James G Sewell over abandoning entry 2176 in Red Willow county North Platte April 7 1884. Hearing set July 21 1884 at 1 PM to respond and testify. Master clerk G L Laws records the case.
McCook Nebraska April 23 1884 James E Lawthers vs Peter Tridle contesting abandonment of homestead entry 21 dated North Platte 1880 red willow county Nebraska. Parties must appear June 1884 at 1 PM to read and furnish testimony regarding alleged abandonment before Receiver Cc. F. Babcock.
Land Office notice says John W. Enyeart filed for final proof on land at McCook Nebraska. Proof to be made June 6 1884 before Register or Receiver. witnesses John Ley Amos Leonard Reuben Trowbridge and George Leland all of McCook Nebraska.
Receiver at McCook Nebraska lists Oscar E Noble holder of land claim No 546 for sections in Township 20 West Range 20 West with June 14 1884 hearing. Witnesses named Francis Marshall Israel Wood Charles Crosby and John Miller all of Laird Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
May 6 1884 and May 28 1884 recording shows Charles Dietrich D S No 237 for the southeast quarter section 22 township 2 north range 30 west. He lists witnesses E M Williams Morris Williams Alfred H Davis and George J Fredericks of McCook Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation. G L Laws Register.
Levi Johnson, a designated settler, filed notice of intent to make final proof on his homestead in Nebraska. The proof will be presented before Register and Receiver at McCook on July 1, 1884, for the northeast quarter of section 26, township 3 north range 30 west. Witnesses are Philip Weick, George Leland, George Poe, and Louis Fleischman, all of McCook.
Maylith files notice of intent to make final proof at McCook Nebraska on Monday July 1844. He seeks to establish a claim for lands in sections 19 4 4 and 4 4 4 township 2 north range west. Named respondents include Louis F Fauss Joseph Williams Roger Barnes and Peter Swanson of Vailton Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
On May 19 a claim was filed before Register of Receiver in McCook Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation of a land parcel described as north 44 west section 1. The declarant lists witnesses Ernest Fuller C Howard Moulton G Lloyd Clark and Stephen A Hogers all of Indian Neb. G L Laws Register.
May 21 1554 notice from G L Laws Register lists James W Hatfield as Receiver at McCook Nebraska with June 27 1344 date for homestead No 7 in section 31 township 3 range 23. Witnesses named Isaac J Stakbuck William W Fishner John B Meserve and Lewis B Mirch all of McCook Nebraska for proof of continuous residence and cultivation.
May 71 1844 Land Office at McCook Nebraska notes a named settler filing for final proof to support claim and to appear at the Receiver in McCook on Friday July. The notice lists witnesses R S Cooley George Fowler Aaron Colvin Newton Fowler all residents of Nebraska.
Land Office announces action for Hiram Dirt on section 2 township 2 north range 29 west. He lists witnesses James Hatfield William Bloom William W Fisher and C A Wilson all of McCook Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation. G L Laws Register.
Sey a goer negate hamed settlor has notice of his iat to make final proof In pappess. Proof will be made near May 22 or June north 4 northeast northeast northwest ecesion 2h and northwest sec on 20 township north range 2 west. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation include James B. Miller John Conner Robert B Cooley and John L Sellers all of Nee Neb. G L Laws Register.
Notice states the claimant will prove title before the Receiver at McCook Nebraska on June 16 1884 for the northeast quarter of section 4 township 3 north range 30 west. Named witnesses include Christian Bla¢holder A Hoge George S White and Joseph Huet all of McCook Nebraska.
Notice announces a proof before the register and receiver at McCook Nebraska on May 26 1884 for Charles Rausch homestead 44 north half of northwest quarter section 14 township 3 north range 3 west. Witnesses Augen Plasmeyer Christian Blueholder George White and case Huet of McCook Neb named to prove residence and cultivation.
April 21 1884 or Receiver at McCook Neb on June 1844 names James E Ackerson to prove residence and cultivation of east northeast quarter section 27 and northwest quarter section 26 township 2 north range 2 west P M witnesses Geo W Warner Charles Sparhawk John Miller Israel Wood all of Laird Neb AT G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska May 9 1864 announces James A Gregrey has filed to prove up on his claim for the northeast quarter of section 34 township 1 north range 29 west. He lists Francis L Spicer John D Gerver Joshua Gerver of Stoughton Nebraska and William Brenney of McCook Nebraska as witnesses. The proof will be before the Receiver at McCook on Monday June 7 184.
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