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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1884
Page
4
Maiden Vote Opens House Inquiry On Rep English Father
The House last night opened with a probe into whether Rep English helped his son gain entry by abusing influence. The inquiry centers on the elder English and allegations of manipulating House procedures to benefit the young member’s position.
Suggested remedy for idle youth in mun dane sphere
The text notes a large share of young men seeking easy work and proposes pacifying them by removing their hats and roughing their hair over the top of their heads. The tone reflects a casual, humorous attempt at urging labor through mock salve or mock scolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. K
Bribery Charges Against Old Bill English Fail
The article asserts bribery charges linked to Old Bill English in his son's election dispute could not be substantiated. It notes promises made with liberal intent, yet his thrift led him to flee Washington before any obligations were settled, leaving many congressmen seeking undelivered “goods.”
Reform Tale of Umbrella Theft Sparks Outrage
DeLawanke jokes about umbrella reform as a thief caught with a neighbor’s umbrella faces punishment. The man receives six dollar fine, one hour in the pillory, twenty lashes at the whipping post, and three years in jail. Next theft will be carefully avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLawanke
Jupiter Plauvius
Cabi
Business Leaders Rally Against Change at Cooper Union
New York business men voiced strong opposition to a proposed change at a Tuesday Cooper Union meeting. They praised President Arthur's administration and urged giving him four more years, with the auditorium full and thousands turned away at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cooper Union
Arthur
Journal
New Orleans Man Claims Election Fraud in Louisiana District
A pispatcu from New Orleans alleges a plan of 100 men with one field piece and small arms to seat Judge Gates the Democratic nominee in the Twenty first Louisiana judicial district. He claims gross frauds marred the election though Gates cannot sustain his contest fairly. The state militia has been sent to force the incumbent to yield, signaling a predicted return to Democratic tactics in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pispatcu
New Orleans
New Ibria
Gates
Twenty-first Judicial District
Louisiana
Paydays of western railroads lift local trade spirits
The writer praises western railroads for paying workers promptly each month, noting eastern lines like New Jersey Central Lehigh and Susquehanna lag in paying April or March wages. He warns held pay would harm Omaha and nearby trade, stressing timely salaries boost local commerce and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Central
Lehigh
Susquehanna
Union Pacific
Omaha
Citizens Call for Round-Up of Omaha Crooks
In a declaration from the Omaha Bee the writer condemns rising lawlessness in the city due to lax relics authorities. The piece urges a citizens' committee to organize a round-up of criminals and drive them from town, criticizing the city marshal's failure to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Omaha Bee
Silent Woe in Utah Symbol From Mormon Story
Rev Jos eph Cook recounts a Salt Lake City letter about a European couple who convert to Mormonism The husband is pressured into polygamy The wife consents A second bride enters The first wife bears a child who dies silent tears streaming from its eyes The mother blames a broken heart The tale likens Utah to a land of wealth haunted by silent sorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Cook
Salt Lake City
Europe
Utah
Louisiana judge's narrow view frees lottery manager
A Louisiana judge dismisses a lottery manager's case by ruling that sending alleged to violate the federal mail lottery ban occurred only when the post office sent items to destinations. Since the defendant did not deposit or mail the letters himself, the indictment is quashed under this interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
United States
Postoffice Department
Rumor of C B Q Railroad Controlling U P Stock
Local page notes a street rumor that the C B & Q railroad may have acquired a controlling interest in the U P. If true this could shift terms across neighboring roads. U P stock has fallen, suggesting possible purchases at low figures by C B & Q interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tut Owaha Bee
U.P
U. P
Towa
Short and Decisive Chicago Political Contest
The Journal notes the Chicago race will be short and decisive with Sherman and Logan likely to lead on the first ballot by about sixty votes. It suggests Arthur and Blaine may balance those votes, potentially unraveling shortly after the initial ballot as business in the contest may begin in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sherman
Logan
Arthur
Blaine
Journal
Editors Gather in Alma Elect Regional Association Officers
Col T J Pickett of the Bloomington Guard was elected president of the R V K K A for the coming year J M Hiatt of the Alma Tribune secretary and C L Watkins of the Blue Hill Times treasurer Papers were read by T J Cleaver Orleans Press and J M Hiatt Trieune An excursion to the mountains was planned Col Pickett spoke on Abraham Lincoln at the opera house to a large Alma audience and editors and wives were later hosted at a grand reception.
Texas Senator Coxe’s fiery pleuro-pneumonia debate episode
The Texas senator Coxe delivered a forceful defense of the pleuro-pneumonia bill, so loud that bay pages stuffed ears with cotton and blocked windows to prevent disruption. Beck quipped that the nation would hear him unless listeners were stone deaf after his climactic outburst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitep States
Coxe
Texas
Coke
Beck
Decline in Stocks Sparks Talk of Safety and Real Value
The text notes stocks continuing to fall as speculative trading moves out of margin bets. It argues the early decline came from removing water in the stocks, but the drop persists. It predicts a shift to bedrock safety away from gambling in hypothecated property and high margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bed Rock
Prohibition Lectures Stir Maine as Carey's Summer Plan
Sam Carey of Ohio announces a summer lecture tour in Maine on the necessity of prohibition. He has built a camping tent for two thousand in rural districts, aiming to persuade residents despite decades of existing prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sam Carey
Ohio
Territorial move confirms capital seat after statewide committee
The Dakota Supreme Court reverses the lower ruling and upholds the capital removal act making Bismarck the territorial capital. The case questions whether a territorial legislature can delegate its powers to a committee after adjournment. A legislature committee negotiated the location of the capital after weeks of travel on special trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Dakota
Bismarck
Supreme Court of the United States
Judges sentence reshapes prize fight principals careers
Jack Hantry, a principal in the brutal prize fight, is hired at Castle Nobe's for three years. Nebraska supports extending Judge Post's judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hantry
Castle Nobe
Nebraska
Judge Post
City Restaurant Ad Promotes Refined Foods And Cigar Selection
An advertisement touts fine fresh fruits candies and nuts at the City Restaurant. It claims New York maple sugar cider and a refined cigars selection with new brands and good meals and square dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Village Clerk Alek I. M. Kimmens Announces Total Order
By order of the Board of Trustees the village clerk Alek I. M. Kimmens issues a total directive. The notice names the official action and states it is issued under village governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOTAL
Board of Trustees
Alek. I. M. Kimmens
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children's Teeth
Advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething claiming it relieves pain, calms crying, and treats dysentery and diarrhoea. Describes ease of use, notes it is prescribed by a leading nurse and physician, and lists a 25 cent price.
Timber-culture entry contested at McCook Office
William H. Benjamin files complaint against George W. Ross for failure to break cultivate or plant under timber culture entry 1214 dated January 27 1880 in Red Willow County Nebraska. Parties are summoned to appear and testify at the U S Land Office in McCook Nebraska on a scheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
William H. Benjamin
George W. Ross
North Platte
Lane
Red Willow County
George W. Rose
the, Ltd
Lo’clock
P. M
G. L. Laws
Timber culture entry dispute in Red Willow County Neb
Edward Kanouse sues John Cochran for failure to break plow cultivate or plant trees on the northeast quarter of section 24 township 2 north range west in Red Willow County Neb the matter seeks testimony on alleged abandonment with a summons to appear June 13 1884 at 11 PM before Register G L Laws U S Land Office North Platte Neb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Land Office
MecCook
Neb
Edward Kanouse
John Wilson Cochran
North Platte
Range
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
Abandonment case filed over homestead entry in Nebraska
McCook Neb on May 2 18384 Edward Kanouse sues James A Templeton over abandoning homestead entry 1H North Platte February 10 188, NW quarter section 5 township 1 north range 28 west Red Willow Neb summons to appear June 6 1884 at 1 PM to testify before the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Edward Kanouse
James A. Templeton
North Platte
Range
Red Willow County
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Timber-culture entry abandonment hearing at Metook Neb
U S land office in Metook Nebraska orders Ira J Ellis to respond to a tim ber culture contest alleging failure to cultivate or plant trees on parcel described as section 2s a township 2 north range 26 west in Red Willow county The case seeks cancellation of entry 74 dating May 187 North Platte Nebraska summons issued for appearance at 10 oclock A M on a date that appears garbled to testify and present evidence before Walter S Wilson as contestant 49 G L Laws Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metook
Neb
Walter S. Wilson
Ira J. Ellis
North Platte
Red Willow County
Ra J. Ellis
G. L. Laws
Register
Timber Culture Entry Contested in Red Willow Neb
U S Land Office McCook Neb April 26 165k Edward Ackerman sues David Hill for failure to follow timber culture law on the northeast quarter of section 2 township 1 north range 2 west Red Willow County Neb alleging abandonment and no breaking planting or trees. Parties summoned to appear June Mth at 10 oclock PM to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Edward Ackerman
David Hill
North Platte
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
McCook Nebraska summons on homestead abandonment case
Cowplaint filed by Joseph B. Teas against James G. Sewell seeks cancellation of entry 2176 dated April 7 1880 in Red Willow county Nebraska. Parties summoned to appear July 21 at 1 PM to testify on alleged abandonment before Register G L Laws at the office.
Ma... McCook Action Over Homestead Abandonment
James P. Maloney sues Edward Yuke to cancel a homestead entry dated October 21 1340 in Red Willow county Nebraska. They are summoned to appear at the office on Sunday June 15 to respond and give testimony on the alleged abandonment in a case filed May 2 1884.
Timber culture abandonment case in Red Willow County Nebraska
Thomas H B Stutzman files suit against Blewzer Root over timber culture entry 2205 dated July 20 1882 in Red Willow County Nebraska alleging failure to break cultivate or plant trees seeds or cuttings since entry. Parties summoned to appear at the office on the ninth day of July 1883 at 1 pm to respond and testify per Register I L Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mctook
Neb
Thomas HB. Stutzman
Blewzer Root
Noch
Rutere
Red Willow
Beazer Root
Re. i. L. Laws
Abandonment Suit Over Homestead Entry in Red Willow County
Thomas J. Saimuin sues Biester Hoot to cancel homestead entry dated July 20, 1882. Abandonment claim targets exust 2 south west ly and lots 3 and 4 in section 5, township 3 north range 30 west. Both parties summoned to appear July 8, 1884, at 1 p.m. for testimony at the register office.
Contested Timber-Culture Entry Case Near North Platte
Myron H. Wilson sues David Ulrey in Red Willow County Neb for abandoning timber-culture entry 170 dated March 24 1880. Contest alleges no breaking cultivation or planting on the tract to date. Parties summoned to appear June 23 1884 at 1 PM before Register G L Laws.
Lands and abandonment case in Hed Willow district
In McCook Nebraska on April 23 184 by James BE Luwthers against Peter Tridle for abandoning his homestead entry 2109 dated North Platte Nebraska April 7 Ish upon the southwest quarter of section 9 township 1 north range 22 west in Hed Willow 1 day of June 1884 at 1 oclock PM to hear and furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandonment C F BABCOCK Receiver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Nely
James P. Maloney
Edward Yuke
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
Nebraska
ISM
P. M
BR. G. L. Laws
Hegister Wa
M. McKay
U. & Land Office
James BE. Luwthers
Peter Tridle
Range 22
Hed Willow County
C. F. Babcock
Final Proof Notices Land Orrick at McCook Neb
Notice to file final proof in McCook Nebraska for John W. Enyeart homestead claim. Proof set for Friday June 8 in front of Register or Receiver. Witnesses: John Bagley Amos Leonard Reuben Trowbridge George Leland, all of McCook Nebraska.
Final Proof Notice for Charles Dietrich in McCook Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that Charles Dietrich filed for final proof to prove residence and cultivation on the southeast quarter of section 22, township 1 north, range 1 west. The hearing is at McCook Nebraska, on Saturday, June 6, 1914, before Receiver L. A. Laws Keister. Witnesses listed are E M Williams Morris Williams Alfred H Davis and George J Fredericks, all of McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxy Orrick
Mccook
Nes
Neb
Charles Dietrich
D. S.no
E. M. Williams
Morris Williams
Alfred H. Davis
George J. Fredericks
Land Entry Notices at McCook Nebraska 1884
Two homestead filings announced at McCook Nebraska with claims by Levi Johnson and Frank P Nicholson. Johnson seeks proof of residence for northeast quarter section 2 township 3 north range west. Nicholson seeks proof for entry numbers in sections 1 20 and 2 township 2 north range 3 west. Witnesses listed include local residents from Abetooka and Vailton.
Final Proof Notice for Sidney Dodge Land Claim at McCook Neb
Sidney Dodge proposes final proof to support his land claim in McCook Nebraska. He will appear before the Register or Receiver on July 1 to establish continuous residence and cultivation for the east half of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northwest quarter in township 1 north range 24 west. Witnesses listed include John C Punktezer, Henry Goodenberzer, Weta A. Demay and Keuben Gerver of McCook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Levi Johnson
Northiat Range
Philip Weick
George Lehi
George Poe
Lews Mieischman
G. L. Laws
Kevister
New
Vish
Keister
Frank P. Nicholson
Louis F. Frauss
Joseph Wallis
Roger Barnes
Peter Swanson
Vailton
Register
Neu
Sidney Dodge
Johin ¢Iendenberzer
Henry Goodenberzer
Weta A. Demay
Keouben Gerver
Settlor
Cain
Hegister
Emervor
Alfred
Fuller
S. No
Ebenest Puller
C. Howard Moulten
G. Lloyd Clark
Stephen A. Rogers
Indianola
Kewister
McCoon
Nen
Chaim
Matthew H. Johnson
Phillip H. Lambach
Amirew Cirson
John Whittaker
Luther Nettieton
Lane
Iss
James A. Gregrey
Homestead Ia
Pworth
Ringe
Princis L. Spicer
John L. Gerver
Joshua Gerver
Stourhton
William Brenney
McCook, Neb. A. Vt
Final Proof Notice for Hiram D. Snee in McCook Nebraska
Orrick MCCOOK Nebraska May 22 The following named settler has filed a petition to make final proof to establish his claim before the Receiver at Cook Nebraska His name is Hiram D Snee and he seeks the southwest quarter of Section in Township and Range The witnesses listed are Eames Hatmed William Bloomer Willia Poster and C A Wilson all from Metook Nebraska The notice is signed by G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrick
Mccook
New
Cook
Net
Hiram Dirk D. Sne
Mid West
Eames Hattmad
William Bloomer
A. Wilson
Metook
G. L. Laws
McCook Nebraska settler files final proof for homestead
James W. Hatfield requests final proof on his claim for southeast quarter section 31 township 3 north range 23 west McCook Nebraska. He lists witnesses Isaac J. Starbuck William W. Pisher John B Meserve and Lowds Db March all of McCook. The notice cites the U S Land Office at Metook Nebraska and the date Friday June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanp
McCook
Nes
Tms
Metook
Neb
Vin
James W. Hatfield
Township
Minge
Isaac J. Starbuck
William W. Pisher
John B Meserve
Lowds
March
Nel
St. G. i. Laws
Hewister
Susan F Knell Seeks Final Proof on Homestead Claim
LAND Office at McCook Nebraska May visit notices that Susan F Knell plans final proof for her homestead entry KRS east half southwest quarter and lot 4 section 15 township 1 north range west. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are B R Cooley George Fowler Aaron Colvin and Newton Fowler all of Stoughton Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nen
Neb
Iss
Susan F. Knell
Weet
Cooley
George Fowler
Aaron Colvin
Newton Fowler
Stoughton
McCook land office notice of settler James S Ackerson
Land office at McCook Nebraska announces James S Ackerson named settler and Receiver announce his intention to prove continuous residence and cultivation of east 4 northeast quarter section 27 and west 4 northwest quarter section 26 township 4 north range 20 west P M. Witnesses Geo W Warner Charles Spurhawk John Miller Israel Wood all of Laird Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
IRA
ISM
James S. Ackerson
Lind
Vins Geo. W. Warner
Charles Spurhawk
John Miller
Israel Wood
Laird P.O
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Register
Lands Office Notice of Intent and Receiver in McCook Nebraska
Mal named server publishes notice of his intention or receiver appointment at McCook Nebraska on Tuesday June 3 186? viz Gustave E Wallin DS for the southeast quarter section 1 township 3 north range 2 west He lists residence and cultivation of said land via Ridvar Cause Mather L Brow and Thos Stugeles of McCook and Isime Johnson on Elder Nebraska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nep
Neb
Gustave E. Wallin
DS. Ve
Ridlvar Cause
Mather L. Brow
Thos
Stugeles
Isime Johnson
Elder
Notice of settlement in McCoonk area by William Fruin
Names the settler William Fruin who filed notice of intention to settle on June 10, 1684, in the north quarter southwest 4 and southeast 4 north west 4, township and range description. Lists witnesses Jor Collins Hirman Bixler Arthur Snow and James Cain, all of MetCook Nebraska. G. L. Laws, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoonk
New
McCook
Neb
William Fruin
D. S
Jor Collins
Hirman Bixler
Arthur Snow
James Cain
MetCook
G. L. Laws
Register
Orrick at McCook Nebraska Final Proof Notice
The named settler files notice of intention to make final proof for land in McCook Nebraska. Proof to be before the Register at McCook. Witnesses include Phillip H. Lambach Amirew Cirson John Whittaker and Luther Nettieton all of McCook Nebraska.
Land Notice Filed for Homestead in Red Willow County
May 7 leet THumnesettlor filed notice of his intention that proof will be made before the Register at McCook Nebraska on June 25 ISS for the southwest quarter section 10 township 3 north range 20 west. He names Amos Hibuck and Gustave Walinovt Red Willow Nebraska Edgar P. Couse and Thomas J. Angeles of McCook Nebraska as residents and claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Thumnesettlor
Iss
Mather L. Brown
Lhi
Township
Amos Hi.buck
Gustave E
James C. Lafferty Seeks Homestead Proof at McCook Neb
Orrick Nebraska May 6 1884 notice of intent to make proof in support of his homestead claim before Receiver at McCook on June 6 1884 for the northeast quarter section 9 township 1 north range 23 west. Residence and cultivation by Lafferty listed with S W Stilebauer J C Foutz FP W Weaver and M M Weaver of Danbury Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrick
Mccook
Nep
Neb
Iss
James C. Lafferty
S. W.stilebauer
J.C. Foutz
FP. W. Weaver
M. M. Weaver
Danbury
Neb A
G. L. Laws
Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.M
E. M. Kimmell
Editors and Publishers
Mr. English
School Board of School District No
Wiksp
Cambridge
W. W. Fisher
Ui. L
Laws
Board of ‘Trustees
McCook, Neb
Patrick Walsh
Charles E. Boyd
F. M. KimMet
Driftwood
J LL
Jon Kop
J. P. Swanson
Tribune
Noutsk
HH. Mallett & CO
Portland
S.L. Green
Robert H. Neill
Frank Hoffart
Joseph
James G. Sewell
Red Willow County, Neb
al. G. L. Laws
CU. S. Land Office
Franklin A. Thompson
Peter H. Meeks
Ohho
PL M
Iz. G. L. Laws
Thomas J. S.aimiuin
Biester
MetUook
Myron H. Wilson
David Alrey
David Ulrey
John W. Enyeart
Homestead Corry Con
John Bagley
Amos Leonard
Reuben Trowbridge
George Leland
G.L. Laws
Héland
U. S. 8 Court
U.S. Grov't Printing Office
G. &C. Merriam
Springfield
Mass
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