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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1883
Page
5
The Corean embassy contingent traveled through Omaha on Saturday. The Republican and Journal note a surplus of compliments exchanged between their staffs, with modesty not deemed unbecoming even for a newspaper.
A D. and H. G. Company train on the Gleans Falls branch derailed passing the feeder to the Chaplain canal near St. Edwards New York. All but one person, a newsboy, were killed or badly hurt.
Neelson, attorney for Miss Hill in adultery charges against Senator Sharon that were dismissed, has filed in Superior Court to recover 120000 from the senator for alleged damages.
P S Eustis general ticket agent of the B and M railroad, his brother C G Justiz, and J B Griffitts have purchased about ten miles north of Red Cloud a 1000 acre tract to develop into a first class shock farm.
A severe earthquake on the tenth rocked the island of Cuios and the Anatolian coast, with Asia Vinor interior affected. About 1,000 killed overall, Smyrna reporting hundreds of fatalities amid unprecedented disaster conditions.
Lieutenant Garlington of the Sroteus presents a report criticizing Captain Pike as ignorant and careless, recounting that Pike labeled the crew the worst scoundrels ever seen. The report notes Garlington received no new instructions beyond those already given, while General Hazen absolves the lieutenant of disobedience claims.
Secretary Newmann reports governor votes for Aker 347063 Hoadley 359593 Schumacher 8961 Jenkins 27850 total 721404 Hoadleys majority 1383 plus judicial amendment majority 33413 second amendment short by 38543 regulation amendment 98050 votes
Reports indicate Chinese aid to the Black Flag at Annam. Eight Chinese gun boats reach Shanghai while Portuguese gunboats withdraw from Hong Kong harbor with a drowned Chinese watchman sparking riots. French await reinforcements before any attack.
The Gazette Journal notes Hastings has many readers who admire the blind Greek poet. It mentions the island of Chios near Smyrna Bay, recently destroyed by an earthquake, as the reputed birthplace of Homer.
Patrick GAN, once treasurer of the Irish Land League, files intent to become an American citizen and plans to buy grain in Lincoln. He expects his family to join him in April or May and currently stays with John Fitzgerald of Lincoln, a prominent Irish peasant cause supporter.
The postmaster general reduces foreign letter postage from six to four cents per half ounce. Initially the department resisted, causing several hundred letters to bear red stamps instead of green.
The recent Supreme Court decision striking down the civil rights bill sparked a convention in Washington attended by about 2,000 people. Speeches by Fred Douglas Meacon and Bob Ingersoll urged colored citizens to vote for the party that supports their cause.
Tax trustees of the Warren Memorial fund have purchased a handsome Newport villa for Mrs. Warren widow of General G. K. Warren U A. An effort a year ago by admirers and friends supported the testimonial for the widow of a brave American general. She will be sheltered from want in her declining days.
A week’s crimes and accidents leave heavy casualties as Colorado cowboys shoot at a dance killing two Mexicans and two whites. Georgia sees certain white men and well connected farmers engage in lethal acts.
The Rio Janeiro sails Wednesday for Hong Kong carrying about 1000 Chinese and $750000. Over 800 have return certificates. Many returning Chinese bring wives, with no way to disprove marriage, allowing land and immediate release for immoral purposes.
A local column argues for George A. Hunter of Indianola as Red Willow County Treasurer. It recalls his early service as sheriff, his tax duties during hard years, and his selfless county service. The piece defends his reputation, counters a bolting claim, and urges voters to support him for one term.
Zora Burns was found murdered on the outskirts of Lincoln Haineis. A. Carpenter, a wealthy local, was arrested after a weekend chain of circumstances linked him to the crime. A large crowd gathered at the prison amid threats of lynching.
Two notices from McCook Nebraska land office warn parties of complaints filed for abandonment of homestead entries in Red Willow County Nebraska. Clyssea Fox vs Riley Smith and Leonard B. Stika vs Benjamin F. Hoyt require appearances November 8 and November 9 1883 to respond and provide testimony.
Isaac N Hobueck sues to cancel James Wallin homestead entry No. 1h in Red Willow Neb. The alleged abandonment is under review in McCook Office. Respondents must appear November 7, 1883 at 10 oclock A M to testify locally.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska schedules a cancellation hearing against William Brown regarding homestead entry No 2409 dated June 25 at North Platte for southeast quarter section 12 township 3 north range 30 west Red Willow county. hearing to hear testimony on October 27 at 10 o'clock A M before James Barrett. G L Laws Register.
Rutherford B. Archibald sues Horton W. Keye over failure to break eight acres of timber culture land in Red Willow Nebraska. The case cites entry May 22, 1879, and alleged planting or tree activities through 1882. Parties are summoned to appear November th at 9 o'clock to testify.
U S Land Office at Mc Dook Nebraska issues a notice of abandonment contest against John W Rieder by Moses Starbuck over a homestead entry in Red Willow County Nebraska. The case seeks cancellation of the entry with a response due November 5 1981 before A M.
A notice from a named individual in Walton, Nebraska announces the high intention to take proof in support of continued residence and cultivation. Witnesses listed are Joseph Williams, Mederie Barnes, Louis Poss, and Charles A. Smith. The document references a legal proceeding and location details in Walton.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces that William Johnson has filed intent to prove continuous residence and cultivation on his homestead in northwest quarter section 7 town 4 north range 2 west. Witnesses listed include John S Modrelle Thomas Kuegies Thomas Holes and H W Johnson. Proof will be made before Register Kevelvere on a Friday in November.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska September 26 1909 Notice is given that Laura Phillips has filed for final proof on her homestead claim No for the west half of the northwest quarter and north half of the southwest quarter section 21 town 4 north range 15 west. Witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation are M Ktirme Mincie Bates William Orme and C E Merher Bon all of McCook Nebraska. The final proof will be made before the Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Friday November 20 1909.
Law offices in McCook Nebraska issue notice that settler John E Furr seeks homestead proof for the W 32.5? portion and NW land in section 4 township 2 north range 5 west with witnesses A Jones Perry Jones Annie S Kendall and A S Boughton of Indianapolis Neb to prove residence and cultivation before Register T G H Laws on October 4, 1883.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska dated Sept 12 182 named schilor filed notice of intention for final proof to support claim proof to be made before Register and Receiver at McCook on Saturday Nov 3 1883 Gottlieb P Weick homestead No 842 for section 22 township north range ww witnesses Adolph Rieschuck George White Willam Coleman and Charles Woolbright at McCook Nebraska Register G L Laws
Notice is given that James Shepherd has filed final proof for homestead on southeast section 2, township fi north range 00 west at MeCook Nebraska. He lists witnesses Prev in Osborn James Spanchine Daniel Doyle and John E Walturs. Hearing set for Friday October 27 18538 before the register and receiver.
Land offer notice at MeCook Nebraska announces final proof for Smoiel Matson homestead No w southeast 4 section 2 east 4 northeast 4 section 11 and southwest 4 northwest 4 section 2 township 1 north range oil west. The witnesses named to prove continuous residence and cultivation are John Cross and William Brennan Culbertson. William F Everist and Charles H Smith of MeCook.
The land office at McCook Nebraska announces Henry C Shepherd has fled notice of his intention to make final proof on his homestead claim west northeast and west southeast sections 2 24 township 5 north range WW west. He will present witnesses David J Osborn Jus Spaulding Daniel Dorie John E Walter at the McCook registry on February 2. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces for Austy Everist and George Weller with invalidated dates their intention to prove up residency on land claims. Notices list witnesses and required dates with registrations by GL Laws.
Land Office at McLoox Nebraska notifies that the named claimant has filed a declaration of his intention to make final proof for a homestead claim. The description covers southwest quarter of a north range section and surrounding parcels. Witnesses listed to prove continuous residence are Adulpt Me Geuree Poe and others from Nebraska.
A tolling notice announces a meeting in Lincoln County Nebraska on Monday to discuss a legal proceeding. The document lists residents William Beard Veronia Mekilio and Michael Meinip of Thor Gucke as involved, with a residence opening schedule and location details in northeast Nebraska.
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