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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1885
Page
4
The Tribune lists General Thayer, Charles H. Gere and Charles Buschow as possible secretaries of the railroad commissioners board. Commentary notes partisan rivalries and purging processes affecting appointments.
Orleans Sentinel comments on the strong grip of Mr Laws over the McCook land office and advises readers not to worry. The short remark reflects local attention to political influence and governance in land administration.
GranDMA TIPTON will stand up to the government rack and take his fodder after being appointed receiver of public moneys at the Bloomington land office.
President Cleveland shows firm belief in the Jacksonian principle that the victor takes the spoils, a stance that delights Democrats and signals a political wind shift.
Quoted Ingersoll passage condemns intemperance for killing vigor and strength, breaking fathers, bereaving mothers, erasing love, and bringing sorrow to aging families. It frames drinking as a societal moral blight.
Braan drops from favor as he taunts Grover as The Tycoon. Solomon notes vanity and wind in the quarrel. Bragg seeks a second wind after Grover defeated him on the first postmastership contest.
The Sutton Register defends its past remarks noting the tragedy involved reputable men as desperate and condemns social laws as largely to blame while criticizing the woman involved as a siren whose deceitful charm led men astray though such cases are exceptional.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska May 15 1885 notice that settler Mary Warthen has filed for final proof to support her claim. Proof will be made before the Register at McCook July 6 1885 for the northeast quarter of section 21 township 5 north range west. Witnesses: Dr J Osburn E R Bassett A A Clark Montgomery Doyle, all of Osburn Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
Notice is hereby given that Ada P. Buck will make final proof in support of her homestead claim 2073 for the northwest quarter of section 7 township 3 north range 28 west before the Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Saturday June 20 1885. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are M B Brown W F Simpson Royal Buck and Amos R Buck all of Red Willow Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
A McCook Nebraska land claimant named William P. Campbell will file final proof for Homestead Entry 3255 on Tuesday June 23, 1885, at McCook. Witnesses include William J. McKillip Robert C. Walker Daniel McKillip and Frank Levenker all residents of Thornburg and McCook Nebraska.
Elizabeth Pollock widow of Joseph Pollock files to prove continuous residence and cultivation on lands in sections 14 and 23, township 1 north range 28 west. Witnesses E J Allington H J Strowbridge J E Dolph Wa Kendall from Danbury Neb named. proof before Register G L Laws on June 5 1885.
In McCook Nebraska on Friday June 26 1885 Joseph M Huct seeks final proof for Homestead Entry 3419 covering lands in sections 17 18 and 19 township 3 north range 30 west 6 P M. He lists witnesses George Poh Frederick Plasmyere Michael Weick and George P Weick all of McCook Nebraska. Registered by G L Laws.
Reuben C. Gerver declares before the Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Friday June 26 1885 a claim for the southeast quarter of section 2a township 1 north range 20 west. He lists witnesses William Relph John Relph of McCook Neb John Ford and Amos Guttenberger of Stoughton Neb to establish continuous residence and cultivation. 51 G. L. LAWS Register.
May 21 1885 notice to Robert L Hanway for final proof on Homestead Entry 264 northeast quarter section 5 township 3 north range 29 west McCook Nebraska listed claimants Henry H Mitchell John Shaw Lyman Miller and John Modrell all of McCook Nebraska registered by G L Laws Register
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice of land entry dated April 1 1555 and scheduled for Saturday June 6 1885. Wilbur F Saunders is listed as claimant for east 4 southeast 44 section 19 and north 44 southwest 4 of section 20 township 1 north range 28 west. Names listed for cultivation include Jacob F Boyer Abram Hammond James B Miller and John L Sellers all of Stoughton Nebraska.
March 30 1835 to May 18 1885 notice lists Benavill Booth as holder of Homestead Entry 462 east 44 and southeast 44 section 4 township 1 range 29 and lots 4 section 19 township 1 range 28 in McCook Nebraska with witnesses Jacob F Boyer Wilbur F Saunders William C Shockley and Stephen C Boyer all of Stoughton Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation G L LAWS Register
On Friday June 19 1885 G Lloyd Clark D L 8 246 will file proof of continuous residence and cultivation for the west 44 northwest 44 and west 144 of section 2 township 2 north range 28 west at McCook Nebraska Witnesses Ernest Fuller S A Rogers C H Moulton and A B Fuller of Indianola Nebraska Jacob Schaffert senior holder of Homestead Entry 883 made July 8 1868 is summoned to appear and show cause why proof should not be allowed and why the entry 883 should not be cancelled.
May 4 1885 Agnes E Wickwire widow of Ira G Wickwire files intent to claim Homestead No 20 for southeast quarter of section 4 township 3 north range 29 west with witnesses Lyman Miller John Modrell Walter Hickling and William Johnson all of McCook Neb. 49 G L Laws Register. April 5 1885 June 12 1885 Alice Elliott D 5 1106 for east 4 southwest 4 of section 11 township north range 20 west with witnesses Adolph Fullgrabe John Harris James Kilpatrick Ephraim Green all of McCook Neb. 49 G L Laws Register.
April 25 15 to make final proof in support of his chim June 6 1885 viz James A Piper DS 927 for the northwest quarter of section 4 township 4 north range 29 west He names the viz Jacob Long A W Campbell Wim Doyle and Stephen Bolice all of Box Elder Neb 48 G L LAWS Hegister
An advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints with a printed guarantee that it never fails to cure. It cites Rev Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana and his wife praising Shilohs Consumption Cure. The copy urges relief from coughs and lists prices 10c 50c and $1. Sold by S L Green druggist in McCook Nebraska.
Get the most goods for your money at E M Brickey Co offering gents furnishing and clothing with prices lower than any other in the country. Fresh Spring suits and pants arrive, with fine suits mistaken for tailor made. Boys hats and summer goods add to an assortment stressing elegant fit superior make latest style and lowest price.
The commissioner reports favoring the establishment of a public road from the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 3 to the northeast line of section 36 with multiple sections and town lines mapped. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the county clerk's office by noon June 27 1285 or the road will be established without reference. C. D. Cramer County Clerk.
Public notice states a proposed road in Red Willow County Nebraska begins at the northwest corner of section 6 town 3 north range 28 west and proceeds along section lines to a series of section corners finally reaching the northwest quarter of section 4 town 3 north range 29 west. Objections or damages must be filed with the county clerk by noon July 15 1885 or the road will be established. County Clerk CRAMER signs.
Sealed proposals to furnish Red Willow county with bridge lumber will be received and filed in the county clerk's office until 12 M June 2 1885. Lumber to be good common grade delivered on side tracks at McCook and Indianola Neb free of charges except contract price per thousand feet. Bids opened 2 M June 2 1885. County commissioners may reject any bid.
Proposals to build a county jail for Red Willow County will be received until 12 M. June 2 1885 in the county clerk’s office. Maximum cost set at fifteen hundred dollars payable in county warrants from the general fund. Bids will be opened and considered at that time with right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board of county commissioners.
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