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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1884
Page
4
Election outlook in New York remains undecided
The tax political situation to press time is Gadaboel and undecided. The official canvass in New York state is not complete and no report from the Board of Canvassers has been issued. Until that vote is settled the election remains in doubt though hopes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadaboel
New York State
Board of Canvassers
House Seat Shifts Leave 186 Democrats and 139 Republicans
The 49th Congress will contain 186 Democrats and 139 Republicans, a Democratic majority of 47. In the South, Hahn of Louisiana, Smalls of South Carolina, and three Tennessee members, plus two in Virginia and one each in Maryland and West Virginia, are Republicans. Morrison is re-elected, as are Carlisle, Hewitt, Hiscock, Phelps, Belmont, Randall, Curtin, Reagan, Springer, and Holman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Hahn
Louisiana
Smalls
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Morrison
Carlisle
Hewitt
Hiscock
Phelps
Belmont
Randall
Curtin
Reagan
Springer
Holman
Bee
Cholera Outbreak in Paris Stuns Officials and Public
A sudden cholera outbreak in Paris alarms the public and challenges eradication hopes. The incident reinforces germ theory, with the spread blamed on germs carried to Paris along travel and commerce routes, appearing when least expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nebraska creamery industry poised to lead butter production
Nebraska is adept at dairy processing and is set to become a leading butter and cheese producer. Current creameries operate at high quality, with strong demand and favorable prices, yielding good returns on investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
What other people on earth could pass through such anxiety
The St Louis Globe Democrat remarks on the United States facing intense anxiety and uncertainty with general good humor and patience. It notes that other nations would likely descend into frenzy while Americans remain cool and considerate when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States
Relief expedition advances as Gordon holdout continues
News from London notes General Gordon still resisting Muahdi forces at Khartoum while Woolseley marches up the Nile with supplies. Gladstone’s ministry narrowly survives a parliamentary crisis tied to the Gordon disaster and Irish policy remains a political flashpoint amid Liberal defections and strained leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Khartoum
Lord Woolseley
Nile
Muahdi
Dongola
Woolseley
Gladstone
England
Maamtrasna
Bunker Sfill
Harrington
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Spencer
Dublin
Quackenbush Case Here: True Bill for Manslaughter Found
In Columbus a grand jury returned a true bill charging Frank Smith and George Mathews with manslaughter in the Nellie Quackenbush outrage case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Quackenbush
Columbus
Frank Smith
George Mathews
Gospel Temperance Meeting At Menards Hall
W C T U warns that evil grows from lack of thought and heart. A gospel temperance meeting is set for next Sunday evening at seven o clock in Menards Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard’s Hall
Calls to Duty in The Laborers White Field
Poem urging action over idle planning with biblical imagery. Nations and laborers are invoked, contrasting hesitation with a call to move forward and find a path, as a trumpet to duty and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Francis Lyte
Chalmers Denounces Intemperance as Social Plague
Dr. Chalmers declares intemperance a murder of souls, causing poverty crime ignorance and irreligion. He asserts intoxicants have doomed far more men and women than the deluge, claiming this vice slays tens of thousands versus thousands by Saul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chalmers
Saul
David
Luminous Nevada Tree Sheds Light on Evolution
The Nevada tree reportedly glows at night aiding jurors leaving Judge Lynch’s court. The piece casts this as vindication of evolution and notes many other astonishing evolution moments from protoplasm onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Nevada
National Cattle Men Convene in St Louis
A national cattle men’s convention opens in St. Louis on November 17 with reps from across the United States and South America. The northwest, rising as a major cattle hub, is expected to be well represented. This marks the first national gathering of cattle men and its sessions are awaited as a significant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
South America
Northwest
World
B M Railroad Surveys Wyoming Connection Toward Black Hills
The B M railroad is surveying to extend lines toward Wyoming and the Black Hills to outrun the Chicago and North Western’s Sioux City Pacific project. The party began at Brush station in Colorado and is now north of Cheyenne, per the Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Black Hills
Chicago & Northwestern
Sioux City & Pacific
Brush Station
Colorado
Cheyenne
Republican
B and M May Rename Kansas City Line to Main Route
The Red Cloud Chief reports the B. and M. Railway plans to make the Kansas City division the main line and establish Red Cloud as a division with proper headquarters. Authorities consider routing toward St. Louis, hoping for quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Red Cloud
St. Louis
Red Cloud Chief
McCook seeks liquor license by Wm. Lewis & Bro
Notice from the McCook village clerk that on November 9 1884 William Lewis and Brother filed bond and petition with the Board of Trustees to grant a license to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors within the village corporate limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook, Neb
Sith
Wm. Lewis & Bro
Board of Trustees
McCook
F. M. Kiweun
Levi Johnson Sues for Divorce in Red Willow County
Levi Johnson files a divorce petition in Red Willow County Nebraska alleging Abbie Johnson, non resident, abandoned him for two years. The court is asked to grant a divorce with response due by December 29 1864. Attorneys Jennings and Starbuck represent the plaintiff. Also an ad promotes Shiloh's Cure and Shiloh's Vitalizer for coughs indigestion and related symptoms sold by S L Green in McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Eighth Judicial Vs. District
Abbie Johnson
Red Willow County
Nebraska
Levi Johnson
District Court
Jennings & Starbuck
McCook Timber-Culture Entry Contested Over Cultivation
Sidney Dodge sues Martin J. Elliott to cancel timber culture entry 1474 dated June 25 1881 for the southwest quarter section 17 township 1 north range west in Red Willow county Nebraska contending Elliott failed to cultivate trees or plant trees seeds or cuttings since entry to date the tract allegedly has no forest trees and contestants are summoned to testify December 18 1884 at 1 pm before Register H L Laws at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apear
Sorsak Ieee
H. . L. Laws
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Charles A. Ward
Jefferson D. Lee
North Platte
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
Timber Culture Entry Contested in Red Willow County Neb
U S Land Office McCook Neb issues notice in Ward as examiner against Alonzo A Duvall for failure to cultivate or plant on timber culture entry 1067 dated July 1 1860 in section 27 township 2 north range 20 west Red Willow county. Contest demands testimony and response by December 20 at 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Elmer L. Ward
Alonzo A. Duvall
North Platte
Red Willow County
Land Office Case Seeks Cancellation of Lee Entry
U S Land Office charges Jefferson D Lee with failure to cultivate and improve land in Red Willow County Nebraska under lumber culture entry 1068. Contest seeks cancellation. hearing set December 20 at 10 AM.
Homestead Abandonment Notices From McCook Office
Principal cases involve Zaccheus L. Kay versus Lewis S. Shock over entry 207 in Red Willow county with testimony sought on November 24. James A. Robinson against Robert A. Stewart also summoned for December 8 to address alleged abandonment of a North Platte entry.
Notices of timber culture and homestead entry cancellations
McCook Nebraska October 20 1884 by Charles E Hinman against Theodore Polak for abandoning homestead entry 5H dated April 19 1854 seeking cancellation. Appearance required December 20 1884 at 10 AM before Register G L Laws. Also notices by George H Land against Theodore Clother for failure to cultivate timber culture entry 1453 dated April 19 1880 with appearance December 11 1884 at 10 AM. Cochran & Helm attorneys. Also notice by Fred D Pitney against Ezra Arthur Stoffel for failure to plant and cultivate timber culture entry 8 dated August 27 1879 with appearance December 7 1884 at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Charles E. Hinman
Theodore Polak
Red Willow County
G. L. Laws
Register
McCook, Neb
George H. Land
Theodore Clother
North Platte
Cochran & Helm
U. 8
Land Office
Fred. D. Pitney
Ezra Arthur Stotle
Ezra Arthur Stoffie
Land Office McCook Nebraska Notice of Abandonment Hearing
McCook Nebraska October 30 1884 Edgar W Lewis against Frank Pfoff for abandonment of Homestead Entry 575 dated April 30 1884 in Red Willow county Nebraska southwest quarter section 14 township 2 north range 26 west. Hearing to respond and furnish testimony set for December 1 1884 at 1 PM at the office. G L Laws Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Zaccheus L. Kay
Lewis S. Shock
Ringe 29
Red Willow County
ZL C. F. Babock
U. S&s. Land Office
Dra
John H. Bennett
Anson B. Hanway
G. L. Laws
Register
U. 8. Land Office
James A. Robinson
Robert A. Stewart
North Platte
Nebraska
Nel
Edgar W. Lewis
Frank Pfoff
Final Proof Notices at McCook Land Office Neb
Notices declare Harm on W Eaton and John Hourigan filed final proof for Homestead parcels in McCook Nebraska. Eaton seeks validation for section 33 township 3 north range 20 west with witnesses John Whittaker William Bremmer H H Pickens John Eaton. Hourigan seeks validation for east northwest 44 section 13 two 8 north range 30 west with witnesses John F Collins Charles E McPherson Hiram Waldo Nichols Morshey. Receivers to review proofs.
Land patent notices from McCook Nebraska 1884 public land records
A compilation of homestead proof dates and witness affidavits from McCook Nebraska and Indianola Nebraska. Notices announce final proof before district clerks and registers for lands in sections across townships 1 to 3, ranges 20 to 30 west, naming witnesses from Stoughton Danbury and McCook.
Land Office Notice at McCook Nebraska 1884
Alfred S. Rider seeks to prove his residence and cultivation of land near McCook Nebraska for east half of northwest quarter and lots 1 2 section 30 township 3 north range 30 west. Witnesses named: Vance McManiseal John J. Dunbar William M. Rollins and Hiram Waldo all of McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nen
Neb
Alfred S. Rider
Vance McManiseal
John J. Dunbar
William M. Rollins
Hiram Waldo
G. L. Laws
Register
Land claim witnesses listed for McCook Nebraska holder
November 3 18S4 final lands claim by Christian Biaeholder for west 4 southwest and west 144 northwest 4 section 10 township 3 north range 3 west. He names witnesses William Roges George Bowman George W. Foster and George Poh of McCook Neb to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Christian Biaeholder
William Roges
George Bowman
George W. Foster
George Poh
G. L. Laws
Register
Final Proof Notice for Michael Sullivan in Nebraska
On November 26, 1884, at McCook Nebraska, Michael Sullivan will make final proof for Homestead Entry 414, northeast quarter of section 19, township 4, north range 29. Witnesses listed are Stewart E. Hoge John Unzeker John Medrel and William Hanlin, all of McCook Nebraska. G. L. Laws Register.
Land claim notice names McCook residents and land plot
October Hth 1884. to make thal proof in support of his claim, and or Receiver at McCook, Neb., on Tuesday, December 2nd, 1854, viz. Travis W. Benjamin, D. 8. 677, for the southeast quarter section u), township 1 north, range 20 west. He names land, viz: Sidney Dodge, William Relph and John Relph, of McCook, Neb., and Reuben Gerver, of Stoughton, Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Travis W. Benjamin
Sidney Dodge
William Relph
John Relph
McCook, Neb
Reuben Gerver
Stoughton
G. L. Laws
Register
Notice of Settler Franklin L. Spicer at McCook Neb
October Ith S844 named settler has fled notice of his intention or Receiver at McCook Neb on Friday November 2st 1884 viz Franklin L Spicer Homestead 1727 for the northeast quarter of section 33 township 1 north range 20 feet He names witnesses to prove his continuous residence ete and cultivation of said land viz William telph RK 3 Cooley and Mills Grezves of McCook Neb and James A Gregrey of Stoughton Neb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Harmon W. Eaton
John Whittaker
William Bremmer
H. H. Pickens
John Eaton
C. D. Cramer
Indijanola
Henry Baxter
D. S
W.F. Thorpe
W. W. Dunham
Eugene Dunham
John Calkins
Stoughton
G. L. Laws
Register
James Doyle
Charles Knipping
John F. Collins
John McArthur
Indianola
Urika Peterson
Wallace Dunham
William F. Thorp
Dg. L. Laws
Hiram Plumb
Thomas Plumb
William C. Shockley
Danbury
John van Buskirk
Cedar Bhutts
Kansas
Charles E. McPherson
Thomas Murphy
Christian Hlneholder
George Foster
Franklin L. Spicer
William Telph
Cooley and Mills Grezves
James A. Gregrey
McCoo
Meook
ISM
Chester. Newman
D. S&s. No. 45
Louis Fauss
Roger Barnes
Vailton
Nettleton
C. L. Nettleton
Kercister
Clark G. Potter
John Smith
Edward McCormick
Keister
Nels
Wm. Wallin
Thomas J. Ruggles
John F. Helm
Jacob Harshberger
Gustave E. Wallin
Red Willow
U. S. Laws
New
William A. Greene
George Fowler
Isaace W. Fowler
Robert 8. Cooley
Nen
McVook
Henry E. Stanard
B. B. Duckworth
Wm. Harber
J. B. Miller
Hhis
Aaron Colvin
Wallace W. Dunham
Eugene G. Dunham
Ephraim Greene
James Kilpatrick
Nes
Iss
Isaac N. Fowler
Eugene G. Dunhawmn
Ephram Greene
Stoughton, Neb
Nep
Nettster
Michael Sickulip
Bs. Ind
Townslip
Ringe O West
Wiliam Keith
Oliver P. Fairbanks
Montgomery Doyle
William Black
Thornburg
Charles BE. Hinman
Edward EF. Hinman
D. S. 1825
Hamilton
John F. Glennon
Henry Jacobs
Edward H. McCormick
Nzv
Edmundson M. Williams
Vis
George J. Frederick
Joseph
Newcomb
George Newcomb
G. B. Nettleton
George H. Starbuck
Gilbert B. Nettleton
Charles F. Pate
Walter K. Forsey
Chester C. Newman
Stewart E. Hoge
Samuel D. McLain
John Unzeker
John Modrel
William Hanlin
Walter J. Hills
Charles Kipping
John St. Phelan
Mathias Machis
I. L. Laws
MeCook
Aamed
Franklin J. Bushong
Hubert S. Cooley
Sap G. L. Laws
Rt. Barnes
J. Stone
Fitch
M. H. Johnston
Charles E. Hinman
H. C. Jacobs
Thos. H. Bales
Jabex Barraclough
Med
Mary M. Brig
Second
Range
Hiram Thruilkill
Chatham H. Phillips
Emerson E. Coleman
Edward W. van Horn
Willian Harbor
Fromestead
Henry B. Stanard
James B. Miller
B. &. Duckworth
Land notice from McCook Nebraska land office November 20 ISM
An 1860s style land notice from McCook Nebraska announces a settler's intention to locate land under S&S No. 45 for multiple portions of section 17 and township 2 north range WW west. It lists witnesses Louis Fauss Roger Barnes G L Nettleton and C L Nettleton of McCook and Vailton Nebraska.
Land Office Notice at McCook Nebraska 1884
Receiver at McCook Nebraska announces on Saturday November 22 1884 a land claim by Edward Ackerman D 8 531 for the southeast quarter of section 2 township 1 north ranges west names landholders William Butler John Goodenber Fred Wyman and Tad Kaufman all of McCook Nebraska G L Laws Register of the Land Office
Land description notice from McCook Neb on Patent records
October 20th 1854 and November 29th 1844 entries describe John Unzicker D S 483 for the southwest quarter of section 24 township 4 north range 3 west. Names landowners Alfred Carter Samuel J McLain John Modrel and Stewart E Hoge of Mc Cook Nebraska per G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
John Unzicker
D. S
Alfred Carter
Samuel J. McLain
John Modrel
Stewart E. Hoge
McClanahan Schedules Final Homestead Proof in McCook
Land Office notices James W. McClanahan of McCook Neb reports intent to make final proof on homestead claim 50 for the S by N W 1/4 and W 1/4 of section 6 township 2 north range 28 west. Witnesses listed L A Murch W W Fisher J B Meserve and R B Grindell of McCook Neb. G L Laws Register.
Land Office Notice of Sale at McCook Nebraska 1884
McCook Nebraska lands are offered by the land office on Thursday November 20 1884 for two parcels in section 4 township 3 north range 0 west. Claimants include Thomas Murphy and witnesses Clark G. Potter John Smith Charles E. McPherson and Edward McCormick all of McCook Nebraska with Keister as receiver.
McCook Land Office Notice of Final Proof
LAND Office at McCook Nebraska October 4 1884 final proof in support of his claims to the south half northwest quarter and north half southwest quarter section 12 township 4 north range 30 west. Wit nesses named for the cultivation of said land include D E Swinehart William Fruin W D Sanders and Mortimer Richards all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nev
Neb
Henry A. Pope
LD. S
D. E. Swinehart
William Fruin
W.D. Sanders
Mortimer Richards
G. L. Laws
Register
October bth 188? and Receiver at McCook Nebraska Notice
October 2nd 18?8 named settler filed notice to make final proof in support of claim at McCook Nebraska on November 1st. The notice lists witnesses James Kilpatrick John Conner William Relph and Ephraim Green proving residence and cultivation on land in section 21 township something west.
Final Proof Dates and Homestead Notes at McCook
Land Office at McCook announces final proof dates for homestead entries. William A. Greene seeks final proof November 2 1884 with witnesses George Fowler Isaac W Fowler and others. Henry E Stanard sets December 1 1884 as final proof with B B Duckworth William Harber and others. Aaron Colvin plans December 4 1884 final proof with Wallace Dunham Eugene Dunham Ephraim Greene and James Kilpatrick.
Final proof notice for land claim at McCook Nebraska
October 1st, 181 to make final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be before the Register or Receiver at McCook on Friday December 6th. Claimant William Irish 13 5 210 north east section 21 township Worth 25 west. Names L Daniels John Conner H C Plum and G Weyne th all of Stoughton Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Tis
William Irish
Lworth
L. Daniels
John Conner
H. C. Plum
G. Weyneth
Stoughton
G. L. Laws
FLCK
Meb
Seb
Joseph PF. Irish
Joan Conner
H.C. Plum
Register
McCook land office notices issue final proof dates
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues final proof notices for homestead and settlement entries. Named settlers Isaac N Fowler and Michael Sickulip plan proofs in November, with witnesses listed from Thornburg and Stoughton Nebraska.
Land entry notices from McCook Nebraska allows final proof
Receiver at McCook Nebraska announces on December 6 1884 final proof notices for land entries. Joseph P F Irish seeks homestead rights in northwest quarter section 21 township 1 north range 28 west with witnesses from Stoughton Nebraska. Charles B Hinman heir to Edward Hinman seeks southwest quarter section 21 township 3 north range 2 west with witnesses from McCook Nebraska. G L Laws register.
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Gains Quick Popularity
The advertisement touts Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as unmatched for rapid relief of coughs and chest soreness. It claims mild pleasant taste and safety for infants, noting sample bottles are free at L. Grecu's and Jobasem & Spahiine's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Grecu’s
Jobasem & Spahiine’s
Notice of Land Proof at McCook Nebraska 1884
Land Office McCook Nebraska October 1884 announces final proof for claimants Ephraim Greene and others. The notice lists witnesses George Fowler Isaac N. Fowler John Calkins and Robert Cooley from Stoughton and McCook Nebraska with dates and land description. G L Laws Register signs the notice.
McCook Land Office Notices of Final Proofs and Names
Public notices from McCook Nebraska announce final proof deadlines for Homestead Entries including entries by Edmundson Williams George Frederick and Stewart Hoge with witnesses from McCook and nearby towns. Additional filings list James Kilpatrick and Gilbert Nettleton with witnesses, with dates in October and December 1884 and references to sections townships and ranges.
Notices of Intention to Make Final Proofs at McCook Nebraska
Several settlers filed intent to prove continuous residence and cultivation of homestead land in McCook Nebraska. Names include Mattie A Gentry William Harbor Joan L Sellers and others with witnesses listed across various ranges and townships. Standards show dates in 1844 1854 and 1884 with specific land descriptions and witness lists.
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F.M
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Editors and Publishers
Shiloh
N & Guarantee
S. L. Green Druggist, McCook
U. 5
Nichols Morshey
H. P. Keury
Michael Sullivan
John Medrel
Ner
Edward Ackerman
William Butler
John Goodenberr
Fred Wyman
Tad Kaufman
eCook
Ned
James W. McClanahan
N. W
L. A. Murch
W. W. Fisher
J. B. Meserve
R. B. Grindell
Issi
Lind
Ephraim Green
Oe McCook
Solomon Smith
William D. Sanders
Derlund E. Swinehart
Pe G. Laws
Riz
John Osborn
James Campbell
Isaac Shepherd
George Simmerman
Osborn, Neb
Hter
Mattie A. Gentry
John Modreil
William Johnson
Sarurd
Joan L. Sellers
North
John Armes
John C. Crawley
Eli Harger
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