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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1884
Page
4
The report notes uncertainty as results hinge on official votes in New York and Indiana. In our state the entire state ticket appears to be elected by a large majority, including all three Congressmen, a Senator, and a Representative.
Indications show Nebraska voters gave Blaine and Logan about a 20 000 majority, with the entire Republican state ticket elected by a handsome margin. The three members of Congress were also elected.
A tax chief argues elections occur too often and that a six year term would reduce campaign danger. He warns that frequent campaigns and policy fears hurt business during the Depression, suggesting longer terms would stabilize government and the economy.
Red Willow County reports precinct vote tallies with figures for Willow Grove and neighboring precincts. Officials listed include Blaine Cleveland Dawes Morton and others with partial totals for governor secretary of state treasurer and representative roles. Final official results to come next week.
In Indianola and Danbury precincts results list Blaine Cleveland Laird Stickle Morton Dolan Rohr across multiple races. Totals include endorsements for Republican and Democratic state tickets, amended proposals, and per town tallies with several close lines.
A fragment lists names of election candidates and local officials including district attorney, assessor, clerk, and supervisors with vote counts noted for some. Mentions Prohibition electors and state ticket, plus various individuals such as John Farley, A J Willey, J P Israel and BR Brown.
The obituary notes a five year decline in mind and body before Stevey’s death. Though failing, he is described as strong intellectually and active in business, with the Chicago Times cited as a monument to his energy and achievements.
In Scituate a mudbound wagoner loses traction while Webster rides by. Webster tries levers and harness to free the wagon, then borrows a mule and uses a rope to haul. After a humorous struggle the team moves and the crowd applauds. the countryman later vows to vote for Webster.
Cor. Poston Transcript describes a small dusty town with a broad main street to the railroad. It notes diverse crowds around coffeehouses, French and Tunisian soldiers, and animal sights. It highlights Jewish women’s distinctive costume and describes primitive flour mills with a mule-driven upper stone grinding corn.
A London writer condemns the masher as a fungus like but unwholesome and overdressed social type, while noting a masher is a young man who boasts charm over women. An American Review adds advice on handling slander, urging patience and brushing it away rather than rubbing it in.
The Northwestern Christian Advocate notes that tomorrow is a large and decisive moment for the era, emphasizing the impact on men and society and urging reflection and action.
Tink Northern Pacific company plans a line from Ainsworth to Portland after failing to gain control of Oregon Navigation and Railway. The project would tunnel the Cascade mountains, likely delaying a Pacific coast connection for two to three years.
The passage describes a religious family journal adopting a motto about serving the people’s rights and publishing for sustenance, not fame. The line emphasizes duty to readers while acknowledging steady support as its aim.
An advertisement lists Shilohs Vitalizer for indigestion constipation and liver issues with a satisfaction guarantee by Reverend Geo Thayer of Bourbon Indiana. It touts Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector and Shilo's Cure for coughs and bronchitis. The ad promotes Black-Meta perfume and notes local druggist S. L. Green of McCook Nebraska as seller.
Susan Biggs sues Joseph B Arman for abandoning Homestead Entry 736 dated June 6 1844. Abandonment questioned west half of northwest a? of section 28 east half northeast of section 9 township 2 north range 30 west Sted Willow county Nebraska. Parties must appear October 31 1884 at 1 PM to respond testimony. Case continued until November 11 1844 following contestant affidavit.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska summons Lewis 8 Shock to appear November 24 1881 at 10 AM to testify on alleged abandonment of Homestead Entry 207 dated January 8 1884 in Red Willow County addressing sections in township 3 north range 28 west and related cancellation action. Receiver C F Babock signs.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues summons in the case of John H Bennett against Anson B Hannang over abandonment of entry 265 dated February 16 1884 in Red Willow County. Parties must appear November 24 1884 at 10 AM to testify. Registrar G L Laws signs.
James A. Robinson sues Robert A. Stewart over abandoning Homestead Entry 1605 at Red Willow Neb. The parties are summoned to testify at the office on a December Sunday at 2 PM to present evidence and preserve testimony for the cancellation action.
McCook Nebraska October 20 1884 Charles E Hinman against Theodore Polak for abandoning homestead entry dated April 19 1884 southeast quarter section 2 township 4 north range 22 west Red Willow county summoned to appear December 20 1844 at 10 o'clock AM to respond and forego. G L Laws Register
U. S. Land Office McCook Nebraska fixes a cancellation action against Theodore Clother for failure to cultivate or plant on the 1880 timber culture land in Red Willow County. Contestants must appear December 9, 1881 at 1 AM to testify on alleged neglect.
A land office notice from McCook Nebraska dated October 24 1844 lists Fred D Pitney suing Ezra Arthur Stoffle for failure to comply with timber culture entry requirements. It alleges no planting of trees seeds or cuttings on the northeast quarter section 2 township 4 north range west and schedules a hearing on December 15 1884 at 1 PM before G L Laws Register to address alleged violations.
Edgar W. Lewis sues Frank Pfoff for abandonment of Homestead Entry 575 in Red Willow county Nebraska. The case cites location southwest quarter section 14 township 2 north range 26 west with a response date set for December 1st 1844 at 1 PM to present testimony.
Advertises immediate purchase of 50 cords of wood at brick yard in McCook with good prices offered. Dated October 2, attributed to H. P. Kerry.
Land Office McCook Nebraska releases final proof details for Michael B. Sullivan on Homestead Entry 414 for NE quarter of section 19 township 4 north range 20 west. Sullivan lists Stewart B. Hoge John Unzeker John Moore and William Hanlin of McCook Nebraska as witnesses. proof set for November 20, 1884 before the Register and Receiver.
U. S. Land Office McCook Nebraska announces final proof for John Hourigan D 5 492 east 4 northwest section 15 township 2 north range west at McCook on November 21 1884 before the register or receiver. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation listed as John F Collins Charles E McPherson Hiram Waldo and Nichols Morrisey all of McCook Nebraska.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska October 6 1884 notices Travis W Benjamin D 8 677 locates final proof for southeast quarter section 31 township 1 north range 4 west to be heard December 2 1884 at McCook Nebraska. Witnesses: Sidney Dodge William Relph John Relph of McCook Nebraska and Reuben Gerver of Stouchton Nebraska. a a L Laws Register.
October Tith 84. Franklin L. Spicer files for the northeast quarter of section 3 township 1 north range 2 west in McCook Nebraska. He will present witnesses William Telph Hes Cooley Mills Gregrey of McCook and James A. Gregrey of Stoughton at the November 21st hearing before Hevister or Receiver.
Land office at McCook Nebraska announces final proof in support of Chester C. Newman U S No 55 for several parcels in township 2 north range 1 west. Witnesses Louis Fauss Roger Barnes G B Nettleton C L Nettleton all of Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Held at McCook Nebraska on Saturday November 2 1884 by receiver.
Land entry in McCook Nebraska for the southeast quarter of section township 1 north range 1 west with final proof required on November 22 1844. Claimant names residence and cultivation of the land and lists witnesses William Butler John Goodenberg Fred Wremin and Tad Bhautman all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Hewister.
Notices from the land office at McCook Nebraska record homestead actions and final proof hearings. Names include Aaron Colving Isaac Fowler Michel McNinip John Unzicker and witnesses Wallace Dunham Eugene Dunham Ephraim Greene James Kilpatrick Alfred Carter Samuel McLurin Stewart Hove with witnesses from Stoughton Nebraska Thornburg and other localities. Proceedings date from October to November 1844 with filings and witness lists.
A land office notice records settler William Irish D S 218 seeking final proof to establish his claim on the north northeast 2 of section 21 in township north 28 west. Proof will be given before the McCook Nebraska Register or Receiver on December 5 1884. Witnesses I Daniels John Conner H C Phum and G Weyneth reside in Stoughton Nebraska.
The following lands are declared for Joseph F. Trish for the northwest quarter of section 21 township 1 north range west. He names L Daniels John Conner H C Plinun and G Weyne th all of Stoughton Nebraska. G L Laws, Register.
Notice from Laxp Office McCook Nebraska dated November 4 1884 states that proof will be made before Register or Receiver at McCook on Friday December 1844 for the southwest quarter section 3 township 3 range 2 west. Heirs of Edward E Hinman are involved with Charles E Hinman listed as claimant. Residents W S Hamilton John F Glennon Henry Jacobs and Edward H McCormick all of McCook Nebraska listed as interested parties.
Land notice from McCook Nebraska dated October 6 announces James W. McClinnan filed intent to prove up his homestead for the NW 4 of section 6 township 2 north range 25 west. The evidentiary witnesses listed are L B March W W Fisher J B Meserve and I T Grindle all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register
An 1844 land filing lists Thomas Murphy as claimant for east half of section 3 township 4 north range west in McCook area with witnesses Clark C G Potter John Smith Charles K E McPherson and Edward McCormick all of McCook Nebraska. Henry A Pope files for south northwest and north southwest in section 12 township 4 north range 3 west with witnesses D B Swinehart William Freia W D Sanders and Mortimer Richards of McCook Nebraska.
October notices announce final proof hearings for homestead lands in McCook Nebraska with named claimants Nels Wallin and Franklin Bush and witnesses from McCook Kell Willow and nearby locales. Notices list sections townships ranges and dates including November 18 and November 1.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notices for Eugene L. Dunham Homestead Entry 1715 to prove residence and cultivation. witnesses George Fowler W W Dunham Newton Fowler Agron Colvin all of Stoughton Nebraska. Also notices for Anibolay CH Homestead Entry 1643 for lots 3 and 4 8 8 S W 4 N W 4 of section 31 township north range 29 with witnesses William McManigul Vance McManusel A P Sharp John Everts.
A notice from McCoon Nebraska cites an ahumed settler listing his intention to file on November 1. The entry names Jacob Lane Thomas Rugghes William Dorby and A H Reynolds of Box Elder as witnesses in the land claim for sections 44 and 12 township 4 north range west.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice that Alexander D Johnston has fled and will file proof of residence and cultivation for SE quarter of section 5 township 2 north range Abwest. He lists witnesses I J Starbuck W W Fisher William McQuay and Benjamin McQuay of McCaul Nebraska. Court date set for November 1.
A series of final proof notices from the McCook Nebraska land office lists settlers William A. Greene Henry E. Steward John Mearibur and Joan L. Solvers. Each entry names witnesses from Stoughton Danbury and McCook to prove residence and cultivation and gives section township and range details for Homestead entries in Nebraska.
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Law notice from McCook Nebraska announcing proof of a claim for homestead residence and cultivation. The claimant Ephraim Greene appears as witness, with witnesses George Fowler Isaac N. Fowler John Calkins Stoughton Nebraska and Robert S. Cooley McCook Nebraska. Proof scheduled before the register on November 20, 188 IBM.
Notices record multiple homestead filings at McCook for lands in sections and townships, naming claimants such as Edmundson M Williams Gilbert J Nettleton James Kilpatrick Luian Howe and Mary M Briggs. Witnesses include George Frederick George Newcomb and Walter Forsey among others. Registrations list land locations ranges and dates from 1881 to 1884.
Notices announce final proof hearings for homestead claims in McCook Nebraska with witnesses listed. Mattie A Gen and William Herber seek proof to sustain residence and cultivation on their respective quarters, with dates set for December 24 1884 and December 1 1883. Evidence presented before the register at McCook or receiver at NeCook.
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