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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1884
Page
4
The office of the Fork District Attorney in St. Judical District No. 8 announces the appointment of Morlan for Furnas County. The selection detail outlines the regional legal leadership and jurisdiction.
Editorial urges voters to back the Blaine and Logan slate and the entire Republican ticket in Red Willow county on the upcoming election day. It emphasizes loyalty to the party across National Congressional State Judicial Senatorial and County races.
West Winersta adopts a constitutional amendment moving state elections from October to November. The change leaves Ohio as the sole state holding October elections.
Debate swirls over whether the so called God of battles or soap will prevail next Tuesday. In Hoosierdam and several states indications show soap may dominate public sentiment and influence.
A wry note contrasts a poet’s ideal with a political jab about Ohio’s gateways before the recent election. The quip hints at voters abandoning soap and cleanliness as a metaphor for change, reflecting public sentiment in a brief commentary.
The piece argues that on the upcoming Tuesday November 1st the Republican party will be entrusted with guiding the nation for four more years, phrased as a decisive outcome favoring the GOP.
The Settler, published in Ludell Rawlins County Kansas by George H Hand formerly of the Oberlin Eye, appears with the Eye’s neat typography and Hand’s distinctive style. Our best wishes accompany his new venture.
Republican commentary says Democrats are demoralized by defeats in Olde Maine and Ver mont. It claims reliance on independent voters and silent ballots failed, with every independent gain yielding three or four losses of brisk American and German votes, predicting similar results in November.
Despairing of success and pressed to the wall the fusion faction in the Second Congressional District is said to prepare a flaming handbill accusing Republican candidates. The target is Congressman Laird, and the pamphlet would mimic the 1880 Morey Letter forgery to deceive voters.
Hon. E. S. Bruce, inspector of the general land office in Washington, D. C., who had been investigating charges against McCook land office officers, passed through the city en route to Washington. He stated he found everything correct and satisfactory, with nothing to reflect on the officers or the charges.
The author argues ridicule harms politics and that thoughtful leaders rely on plain facts and enduring principles rather than flattery or noisy tricks. Real influence comes from clear, honest debate, not temporary bluster.
The General Land Office issues orders requiring testimony for preemption homestead and mineral entry cases to be written and supervised by Registers and Receivers in towns with local offices. Fees for non written proofs and cancellation notices must be refunded. Also reports a local incident of public drunkenness with arrests and fines during a dedication day.
An advertisement promises one year free access to a ladies journal on fashions fusey work decorating cooking and household matters. The offer requires ten married ladies at the same address and stamps for postage to Domestic Journal Wanda New York. Regular price is one dollar and readers are urged to send for the next issue.
The Charman and Board of Trustees resolve to build a pine sidewalk along Main Avenue from Railroad Street north to the Land Office lot, 10 feet long and 2 inches thick on four 2x6 stringers. Publication in The McCook Tribune for one week serves as notification to lot owners. Attest.
Advertises Shiloh's Cure and related products promising cure for hacking coughs, catarrh, dyspepsia, liver complaints, insomnia, and bronchial symptoms. Claims guarantees and varying bottle prices, with S. L. Green as local druggist in McCook Nebraska.
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska issues a complaint from Charles C Monroe against James M Sankey over a Homestead Entry dated February 1880 in Red Willow County to cancel the entry. Parties must appear November 16 1884 at 11:00 A M to respond and provide testimony. Register G L Laws signs the notice.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska orders Lewis Marek to answer a timber culture entry complaint filed by Fred Munsinger. The case targets failure to break the land within the first year and summons Marek to appear November 8, 1884 at 11 a m to testify.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues summons in the Thomas Colfer vs Ira Kimball case to appear November 11 1884 at 10:00 AM in North Platte for testimony on alleged abandonment of homestead entry 2074 dated March 17 1884 in Northeast 4 Section 14 Township North Range 2 West Red Willow County Nebraska.
Frank Powell brings a contest against George L Swartzwelder for failure to comply with timber culture law on entry 657 dated May 11 1879 in North Platte Neb. The cancellation of the entry is sought after Swartzwelder allegedly did not break ten acres plant trees seeds or cuttings or cultivate and protect timber on the southeast quarter section 2 township 2 north range 27 west. Both parties are summoned to appear November 1 1884 at 1 PM to testify.
Susan Briggs sues Joseph Barmientt for abandoning Homestead Entry 736 in Red Willow county Nebraska. Proceeding seeks cancellation of the entry with a court appearance set for October 8 1884 at 1 p.m. and continued to November 11 1884 at 1 p.m. before G L Laws Register and C F Babcock Referee.
McCook land office issues two notices summoning Alfred Carter and Lewis Shock to appear in November 1884 to testify on suspected abandonment of homestead entries. Claims involve Red Willow county Nebraska with filings dating 1884 and locations in sections 45 8 45 and 8 17 and ranges 24 20. Receiver 21 C F Babuck presides.
United States and State Land Office notices from McCook Nebraska summon Anson B. Hanway Robert Stewart and Theodore Polak to appear for testimony on alleged homestead entry abandonments. Case details include entries dated 1884 in Red Willow and neighboring counties with hearings set in late 1884. Names include John H. Bennett James A. Robinson and G L Laws as register.
McCook Nebraska September 20 1884 Page T. Francis initiates challenge against Samuel B Cherry over Cherry culture entry 1474 dated North Platte April 27 1580 in Red Willow County Nebraska The contestant alleges failure to break 5 acres for several years and to plant forest trees seeds or cuttings or cultivate land as required by law The case summons both parties to appear November 7 1844 at 10 o'clock A M to respond and testify before the office Hegister I G L Laws
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces final proof for Michael F Sullivan on Homestead Entry 414 for the northeast quarter of section 19 township 4 north range 20 west. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at McCook on November 26 1884. Witnesses: Stewart E iloge John Unzeker John Modrel William Hanlin all of McCook Nebraska.
U S land office in McCook Nebraska records a named settler filing intent to make final proof to confirm residence and cultivation. The hearing will occur November 21, 1464, before the register or receiver in McCook and witnesses John F Collins, Chris G McPherson, Hiram Waldo, and Nichols Morrissey, all of McCook Nebraska.
Tech 45 named settler Travis W. Benjamin D 3 677 aims to prove residence and cultivation for the southeast quarter of township 1 north range 24 west before Keister or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Tuesday December 2 1884. Witnesses: Sidney Dodge William Relple John Relph of McCook Nebraska Teuben Gerver of Stoughton Nebraska.
A string of land claim notices from McCook Nebraska announces settlers making final proofs on homesteads and filings of required witnesses. Names include Franklin L. Spicer Chester Newman Edward Achkermain Acros Colvin Powell Powter Michael McGillip John Unzicker William Irish and others with witnesses from McCook Stoughton and Stonehton Neb.
A notice dated October 1, 1684 in McCook Nebraska announces a legal hearing for the land claim of James W. Clanahan and Homestead Justice. The document lists witnesses Maret, W W Fisher, J B Moserve and BR Grin dell, all of McCook.
Notice is given that final proof on land in McCook Nebraska will be made before the register or receiver on November 20 1654. Thomas Murphy files claim for east northeast quarter and east southeast quarter of section 3 township 3 north of range west. Witnesses from McCook include Clark Potter John Smith Charles E K McPherson and Edward McCormick. G L Laws Register.
Henry A Pope files for final proof to establish claim on northwest quarter and southwest quarter of section 1 township 4 north range 3 west. Hearing before the Register at McCook Nebraska on Friday November 15. Witnesses listed: D B Swinehart William Frain W D Sanders and Mortimer Richards all of McCook Nebraska.
Two land claimants in McCook Nebraska file notices to prove continuous residence and cultivation of their lands. Nels Wallin and Franklin J. Hushong named for sections 4 and 21 respectively, with witnesses listed in each case. Proceedings set before the register and receiver in McCook on specified November dates.
Multiple notices announce settlers in Nebraska filing to make final proof on homesteads in McCook district. Names include Franklin Love, Lizzie Shaw, Clay, Eugene Pica, J. Milles, Altainder Dylan, and Willigan Nen, with witnesses listed for continuous residence and cultivation.
Fragmented OCR text describes firms offering free Sampis bottles and promotions. It mentions SEO credits, site presence, and business assurances amid unclear context. No clear event or entities beyond generic firms and promotions are identifiable.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice that a settler has fled to prove up his claim. Hearing set before the register or receiver in McCook on November 1. He names witnesses George Fowler Isaac N. Fowler Joan Calkins and Robert S S Cooley to prove residence and cultivation on the west northeast and east 46 northwest section 1 township 1 north range west.
Two notices from the land office at McCook Nebraska announce settlers intent to make final proof. Edmundson Williams D S 1 lists witnesses J Frederick J Newcomb G Newcomb G B Nettleton for land in section 10 township north range west. Lane Office at McCook September 7 1884 Caleb Laws Register. Another notice for Nicklas Sevenker for Northwest quarter section 7 township 3 north range 20 west with witnesses Silas H Colvin H Moward Mitchell Frank Stocklus Frank Sevenker. Lane Laws Register.
Two settlers announce intent to file final proof in McCook Nebraska. Samuel Wheeler declares intent for Flamestead Entry 108 on land in McCook area with witnesses Christian Blae holder George Foster Herman Kesler and Frank Dullance. George H Starbuck files for D.S.485 claim with witnesses Gilbert Nettleton Charles Pare Walter Forsey Chester Newman.
A long sequence of 1884 land office notices from McCook Nebraska lists settlers filing for final proofs and notices of intent to prove up claims. Witness lists include William McManigal Andrew Carson George Poh Adolph Meischick Walter J Hills and others from McCook and nearby towns. Dates span September to December with properties in sections and townships in McCook area.
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