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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1883
Page
4
Montana follows Dakota in seeking statehood. An election of delegates to a constitutional convention is held as a preliminary step toward admission. Montana claims a population of 100000.
England reports Queen Victoria will confer The Garter on the Marquis of Lorne upon his return to London. It notes a jest that readings of his poems on Canada could influence the ceremony, humor suggesting she may settle for less than the full honors.
A London rumor claims Miss Mary, connected to Dr. Griffin and Mary Anderson's family, refused to be presented to the Prince of Wales citing his fast reputation. The prince was not in London, said to be in Hambourg flirting with women.
Tre Taiscne declines active political role in Red Willow county fall elections while welcoming usage of the newspaper for honorable campaigning. Readers urged to vote for regular Republican or People’s tickets. supporters warn against the new ticket as an auxiliary to one man power and centralization.
The People's Central Committee nominates Elmore Devoe as candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in place of Ada P Buck who declined. Edward Ervin appointed to fill vacancy in Beaver precinct on the Central Committee.
A statement from Red Willow County Republican delegates in Indianola Nebraska refutes a report that Dr Green failed to lead the county convention vote. They confirm on the last ballot Dr Green had 18 votes while two other candidates had 18 combined, then moved to nominate him unanimously.
A district report analyzes the Red Willow county primaries and the rival People’s Convention in Indianola. It condemns prospective county commissioner candidate Pickens for shifting support and warns voters to back a straight Republican ticket.
The Willow Grove Driftwood and Red Willow precincts form a district where Willow Grove is largest and fastest growing. Dr. Green, chosen by a large delegate majority, is the Republican nominee hoped to win a very large vote. He is a trusted, sober, capable businessman who consented to run after significant local solicitation.
Leopard B Stiles files complaint against Benjamin Foyt to cancel homestead entry No 1362 dated June 2 1880 in Red Willow county Nebraska Southeast quarter section 1 township 3 north range 3 west. Parties summoned to appear November 14 1833 at 10:00 A.M. to testify on abandonment. G L Laws Register.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues summons in a case brought by Isaac N Hoback against William A Wallin to cancel homestead entry No 1A dated June 2 1879 at North Platte. Parties must appear November 7 15 3 at 10 AM to testify on alleged abandonment before the register G L Laws.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues a cancellation action against George Day filed by Allen A Phillipps for failure to break five acres plant trees or seeds on 5 acres during years one two and three of the 1882 83 entry. Contestants must appear December 11 at 10:00 AM to provide testimony. G L Laws Register.
Mary McCotter sues John M. Henry in Red Willow Neb for abandoning homestead entry 1555 dated January 1 1860 at North Platte Neb. West southwest 44 section 1 and west 4 percent northwest 4 erection 4 township 3 north range 3 west. Proceedings call for appearance December 3 1983 at 10 a m to give testimony.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska October 27 1883 notice that settler John Whittaker has filed for final proof to support his claim. The hearing will be December 7 1883 before the Register and Receiver at McCook Nebraska with witnesses C L Nettleton John G Eaton Henry H Pickens Nephemiah Burtless all of McCook Nebraska.
Land Office notice stating Frederick K Vendres must file final proof for his 3310 southwest section 15 township 3 north range 2 west in McCook Nebraska, with witnesses Levenker Evert Treble and Micho of McCook, before Register L A W S and Receiver on a Wednesday in November.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska invites Catherine Snyder to make final proof for her claim on the southeast quarter of section 14 in township 3 north range 29 west. Proof will be made before register and receiver at McCook on Saturday November 24. Witnesses include Jo A Snyder Francis William Mitchell and John H Evert all of McCook Nebraska.
Land Office notice from McCook Nebraska dated October 2 records Israel Wood seeking proof for his claim D S 3007 on east half of section 21 and west half of section 22 township 2 north range 9 west. Witnesses listed are Jasper T Twiss Lysander J Twiss Frank Mertrashal and Geo W Warner all of Laurel Nebraska.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces proof to be made before the Receiver at McCook on Monday December 11, 1683 for the west northwest quarter and west southwest quarter of Section 16 Town 5 North Range 2 West. The witnesses named are Lysander J Hoberts Israel Wood Frank M Marshall and John Ackerson of Laird Neb.
Land Office McCook reports Asa Trumbo filing for homestead entry 2595 in section 5 township 2 north range 31 west. He names witnesses Joseph Williams Roderic Barnes Louis Fose and Charles A Smith all of Valliu Ned to prove residence and cultivation.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska September 6 1913 notice is hereby given that the following to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before Register of Deeds at McCook Nebraska on Friday November 1913 viz William Johnson homestead number 1572 for the northwest quarter section township 4 north range 2 west He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz Johns Mireille Thomas Kegeles Thomas Boles of McCook Nebraska and H W Johnson of Arapahoe Nebraska Lepgister
Land Office at McCook Nebraska September 8 1883 Notice given that Laura Phillips has filed intent to make final proof in support of her homestead claim No 246 for the west half and northwest quarter north half south west quarter section 40 township ? north range ? west. Proof will be made before Register and Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Friday November 2 1883. Witnesses: Mary F. Orme Minnie Beata William Orme and G B McPhere con all of McCook Nebraska.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice of intent to make final proof for Nicholas Whitesel H E 62 northeast quarter section 42 and west half northwest and northwest quarter section 35 township 3 north range 23 west. Proof meeting before Register and Receiver December 10 1883 in McCook. Witnesses listed: William W Fisher Hezekiah M Ashmore William P Burns William Perkins.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice that settler Wallace Tennehill has filed for final proof on his claim DS 77 for the southeast half and lots 2 and 3 in section 2 and the north part of section 27, township 8 north range 30 west. Witnesses Awiph Relachich George Poe Michael Weick and Philip Weck to prove residence and cultivation. The proof must be made before the Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Friday November 1883. GL Laws Register
Land Office notices from McCook Nebraska outline intentions to make final proofs for homestead claims. Henry L Patch and George Huggins file to prove continuous residence and cultivation with named witnesses from Thornburg Nebraska and Stoughton Nebraska.
Land Office at Miook Seb Oct 16 1685 notice given that Thon J Arrington seeks homestead 450 for the north side and section 34 township 1 north range 29 west. Proof of residence and cultivation to be made before Register J G L Lawns December 4 with witnesses William H Dorie John H Evert Richard Johnson and George F Lage sell of Meoo Neb.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice dated October 29 183 and December 1 1888 for Walter Hicking D 3 3029 claiming northwest section 9 town north range 29 west He names witnesses Vernon Oman Lyman Miller Belle Hickling and Richard Congdon all of McCook Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation of the land filed under 2A G L Laws Begeter
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