Lincoln State Officials Named in Ballot Ticket
For attorney general William Leese of Seward County for commissioner of public lands Joseph Scott of Buffalo County for Regent State University Leavitt Burnham of Douglas County for superintendent of public instruction W W Jones of Lancaster County listed on official ballot ticket same source confirms candidacy names and counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leese
Seward County
Joseph Scott
Buffalo County
Regent State University
Leavitt Burnham
Douglas County
W. W. Jones
Lancaster County
James Laird Seeks 2nd District Congress Seat in Adams County
James Laird files his candidacy for Congress in the 2nd district. Adams County voters receive a formal notice detailing his bid, background, and campaign focus as the filing period opens.
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Congress
James Laird
Adams County
Nebraska Governor Dawes Proclaims State Constitutional Amendments
James W. Dawes announces amendments to sections of the Nebraska constitution to be submitted to voters at the November 4, 1884 general election. The proclamation names the proposed changes to the legislative and executive articles, with formal ballot language and official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Legislative Department
Board of Railway Commissioners
Ent
Executive Department
Cope
James W. Dawes
Sean L
Lincoln
A. D
United States
Epowanko P. Roggen
Plumb Sure Nomination Battle in Treasurer Race
D M Tompayx of Arapahoe stood confident on the first ballot for treasurer while Willard decisively outwitted Dexter in the nomination contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Tompayx
Arapahoe
Willard
Dexter
Witty Ben Butler Speech Sparks Political Wit
In Detroit, the orator made a quip about voting for Jackson but not for Jackson's boots stuffed with southern Democrats. The remark underscores Butler’s sharp, satirical style as he campaigns across the country gathering crowds.
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Ben
Butler
Detroit
Jackson
Genoa Editor Shoots Self in Tragic Ending
Joan Gray editor of the Genoa Enterprise reports a young man attempted suicide last week due to financial embarrassment. He is described as bright and capable, with the incident deeply deplored by the community.
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Joan Gray
Genoa
Decatur County Ticket Criticized by Local Eye
The Eye ridicules the Republican slate as half fit for the asylum and half fit for prison, blaming Decatur county for a burden of men or a change in the Eye's editor. The note hints the paper’s sarcasm reflects discontent with local politics.
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Decatur County
Oberlin
Stated endorsees on state ticket name Willard for treasurer
The Bee commends Charles H. Willard as a straight-forward, honorable candidate for state treasurer. The editorial notes his ample experience and integrity, predicting the people will welcome such a choice and urging support for Willard as the sole commendable candidate.
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Bee
Charles H. Willard
Edward
German Expansion Sparks Rumors of African Annexation
A 19th century analysis argues Germany is annexing African coastlines beyond English holdings. It warns Emperor Bismarck aims to provide emigration outlets for dissatisfied subjects and hints at large scale German colonization. The piece predicts thrifty settlers will rely on the homeland before striking out independently.
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Germany
Bismarck
United States
Party conventions and caucuses guard electoral freedom
The Gazette Journal argues that parties and caucuses are essential to freedom and the selection of candidates. Bolting is a crime against the party. voters must attend caucuses and supervise the process to ensure right candidates and principles.
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Bolt
Caucasses
Gazette—Journal
Death of H B Anthony Senior Senator of Rhode Island
Telegraphic dispatches report the death of H B Anthony senior United States senator and Rhode Island figure. He died at his home 5 Benevolent Street at 1 45 pm aged sixty nine years five months and one day after a period of poor health and a uremic convulsion following a cheerful morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turspey
U.S. Senate
H. B. Anthony
R. L
United States
Rhode Island
Benevolent Street
Journal
Tur Gaslin Candidature Settled Amid Editorial Dispute
The Gazette Journal notes Tur Gaslin is settled as a candidate but has not told Tae McCook Trimoune. It mocks the editor of Tre Tripunr for calling the Trimunk man his oracle and urges a sharp rebuke, even a bay window mortised into the brain region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Gaslin
Tae McCook Trimoune
Trimunk
Gazette—Journal
Tre Tripunr
Appeal for 125000 to finish Bartholdi statue pedestal
The appeal asks the public for $125000 to complete the Bartholdi statue pedestal. If funds are not raised within thirty days, work will stop. The writer questions why New York millionaires have not yet contributed and urges action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Bartholdi
United States
New York
Neighborly aid and war materiel orders dominate agenda
Jonathan to assist neighbors amid conflicts with his usual suavity. The British government buys 250000 pounds of pressed beef from Chicago packers. China orders 130000 Remington Lee rifles and one hundred million cartridges.
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Jonathan
Chicago
China
Reward for Nebraska journalist for conspicuous absence
A public offer grants ten thousand dollars to the Nebraska journalist who makes the phrase The melancholy days have come conspicuous by its absence. A minister plenipotentiary to the Court of St James is offered to the author who compels The saddest of the year. Fact.
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Nebraska
Court of St. James
Infanticide Case Shocks Orleans Community
Last week Orleans reported a sad infanticide near the Orleans House. The infant was murdered and dropped into a well behind the hotel barn, discovered by suspicious witnesses. The murderer, identified as Nora Freeland or Rykart, a cook at the Orleans House, has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Nora Freeland Or
Rykart
Monument Plans For Artemus Ward Memorial
Efforts move to raise a national memorial to Charles F Browne known as Artemus Ward. Small contributions will be invited nationwide to honor the humorous American and his memory with a lasting tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Browne
Artemus Ward
Iowa stays Republican in presidential years says history
The piece argues against a fusion of Democrats and Greenbackers in Towa noting long Republican majorities since 1868 including 58,149 in 1872 and 78,059 for Garfield in 1880. It states Iowa is unlikely to vote Democratic in a presidential year, citing a 25,089 Sherman plurality last year and comparing to Missouri.
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Tne
Towa
Garfield
Iowa
Sherman
Missouri
Caughnawaga Indians Consider enlistment for Egyptian campaign
The Journal notes that the Caughnawaga Indians show shrewdness and readiness to enlist for Britain in Canada. They favor fighting for the queen but seek a guarantee none will be killed. Absence of a signed pledge suggests El Mahdi might be disappointed in harms to the red men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
el Mahdi
Allah
Chicago Times Owner Declared Distracted by Court
A Chicago court deems Wilbur F. Storey of the Chicago Times a distracted person. The court appoints A. L. Patterson as conservator of the estate as litigation over the Times continues, signaling a protracted legal battle.
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Chcaco
Wilbur F. Storey
The
Chicago Times
Eexpress
Tobacco Odor Blamed for Divorce Not Nerves
A Micniacan female physician attributes divorce to tobacco affecting sympathetic nerves and heart control. The article argues the real cause is a foul odor from the smoker, irritating the wife’s nose and provoking conflict, leaving the husband to be deemed deserving of estrangement.
Illinois high license cuts saloons, boosts revenue
The high license system in Illinois reduced saloons from 13 000 to 9 000 before Harper law, with Chicago losing 550. Prelaw license averaged 52 dollars yielding about 4 million. current licenses start at 500 and revenue exceeds 4 million, seen as better than prohibition.
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Illinois
Chicago
Public plea to end grizzly graveyard reporting
The Journal denounces sensational dissection reports and urges coroner authorities or undertakers to quietly disinter remains of Henry and study their condition. It argues in famine survival cases cannibalism may occur and urges the public to avert further inquiries and avoid distressing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
State Journal
Red Predicted to Dominate Winter Fashion
Forecasts suggest red will be the season’s leading color with shoppers embracing bold hues in outerwear and accessories. Designers highlight ruby and crimson palettes for coordinated looks across wardrobes.
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Red
Taken Up Ponies Near McCook by C A Nettleton
Two ponies arrived at C A Nettleton's Driftwood ranch five miles southwest of McCook on August 2. One is light gray with two half circle brands on the right hip and the other is dark gray with a half circle and a letter on the right hip. Found August 27, 1884. record 13-51.
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Mc Cook
Driftwood
C. A. Nettleton
Shilohs Vitalizer and Catarrh Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer as a guaranteed cure for indigestion constipation dizziness and liver complaints with a testimonial from Rev Geo H Thayer. It also promotes Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with a free nasal injector and notes Hackmetack perfume with prices and S L Green as the local druggist in McCook Nebraska.
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Shiloh
S. L. Green
McCouk
Neb
Complaint Notices United States Land Office October 6 1944
Complaint entered by John M Haley against Newton Funk to cancel Homestead Entry 2000 dated March 2 1480 at North Platte Neb for southwest quarter section 24 township 2 north range 27 west in Hed Willow county Neb. Both parties summoned to appear at the office in McCook Neb on October 6 1944 at 1 PM to respond and testify on abandonment.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
John M. Haley
Newton Funk
North Platte
Hed Willow County
Apar
G. L. Laws
Register
Clyda G. Eckles
Paschall H. Moore
Red Willow County
Nebraska
Land Office Notice of Timber-Culture Entry Contested
McCook Nebraska Timber-Culture case against George W Simpkins in Red Willow county challenges abandonment of the 1308 entry dated February 20 1840 at North Platte. Contestant alleges no cultivation or forest planting since entry and up to February 20 1844, with a hearing set for September 16 1884 at 10 PM to respond and share testimony. C F P Babcock Receiver.
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U. 8
Land Office
McCook, Neb
Kothus
Hileman
George W. Simpkins
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
Simpkins
Timber Culture Entry Contested in Willow County Nebraska
J and Land Office at McCook Nebraskaographs date August 7 18 4 issues a summons in a timber culture case against Charles Watson for failure to cultivate or plant trees seeds or cuttings on the timber tract in Willow County Nebraska. The contestant accuses noncompliance since entry January 5 1880. Parties must appear September 27 1464 at 1 PM to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Land Office
McCook
Neb
L. Adams Smith
Charles Watson
North Platte
Willow County
L. Laws
Register
Land Office Notice of Abandonment Hearing McCook Neb
U S land office in McCook Nebraska dated August 15 1584 issues a summons for John F Johnson against James M Sankey over a Homestead Entry 200 in Red Willow county to appear September 27 1584 at 10 AM to testify on alleged abandonment before Register I G L Laws.
Land Office summons in Moore homestead abandonment case
U. S. Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues notice to Paschall H. Moore to appear October 13 1884 at 1 PM to respond to abandonment of Homestead Entry 206 dated March 1 1880 in Red Willow County Nebraska. Clyda G Eckles files the case with G L Laws as Register.
Final Proof Notices From McCook Land Office
Land Office notices from McCook Nebraska dated September 2 and September 3 1884 announce final proof hearings for settlers Frederick Vollbrecht and Alfred S Rider. Vollbrecht seeks homestead for southwest and west half of section 15 township 3 north range 0 east or west. witnesses listed from McCook. Rider seeks southwest quarter of section 20 township 3 north range 20 west 6th P.M. with named McCook witnesses.
Land entry notices at McCook Nebraska register
September 1 1884 to September 2 1884 entries list applicants George A Limerman and Andrew J Benson for government land in McCook Nebraska. Names witnesses and supporting residents in Osborn and Box Elder. Notices show land descriptions and legal witness details for proof of residence and cultivation.
Property listing for land under Vollbrecht in Ish. Ber
The notice lists Charles Vollbrecht of Ish.ber as owner of Home stead No S41 covering east southwest and west southeast section 15 township 3 north range 30 west. It names LM. G. L. LAWS as Register and cites cultivation requirements for the land with named parties involved.
Land claim notice for Home stead No 1561 at Stoughton Nebraska
Land Office notice from McCook Nebraska dated September 1 1834 4 via John H Harries for Home stead No 1561 northwest quarter section 24 township 1 north range 20 west. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are J L Sellers Frank Lavertick John Conner and James Kilpatrick all of Stoughton Nebraska. G I Laws register.
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McCook
N&eb
Neb
John H. Harries
J. L. Sellers
Frank Laverick
John Conner
James Kilpatrick
Stoughton
Nebraska
G. I. Laws
Final proof notice for John M. Ferguson at McCook Neb
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces final proof for John M Ferguson D S No 2745 southeast quarter of section 7 township 2 north range west. Witnesses Samuel L Green John Stone Wesley M Sanderson and Frank P Allen all of McCook Neb to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Hearing before Register on October 4.
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McCook
Nen
Neb
John M. Ferguson
Samuel L. Green
Jotn Stone
Wesley M. Sanderson
Frank P. Allen
Neh
G. L. Laws
Register
Notice of Adjoining Claimants for Homestead Proof
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK NEL August 26 Notice is hereby given that the recently filed settler has notice of his intention to prove up before the Register at McCook Nebraska on Wednesday October 5, 1884 for the northeast quarter of Horton township 1 north range 2 west. He names as witnesses H M Cooley W H Hubbel N C Wickwire of McCook and John Conner of Stoughton. W G L Laws Register.
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McCook
Nes
Neb
Frederick Vollbrecht
Adolph Kheischick
Herman Thole
Charles Bechtel
Phillip Weick
G. L. Laws
Register
Alfred
Rider
William N. Enyeart
Vance McManigal
William M. Rollins
Charles B. McPherson
McCook, Neb. K
George A. Limerman
Ringe
J. Osburn
Isaac Shepard
William Vincent
Ellsworth Bassett
Osborn
Nen
Andrew J. Benson
Isaac Johnson
Charles T. Poyser
Henry Eden
David E. Moore
Box Elder
Charles Vollbrecht
Vis
Nel
Fomont
Ajai
Mct
Ook
William Relph
Heorton
KH. S. Cooley
W. H. Hublell
N.C. Wickwire
Nebt
John Conner
Stoughton
Abram Hammond
Wilber F P. Saunders
James B. Miller
John L. Sellers
Joh Conner
Benjamin F. Olcott
D.S
Samuel Brown
George Talbott
Bertett Lufkin
George White
Millard F. Morrell
D. S
C.H. Phillips
Hiram Thriailkill
John K. Coleman
Nebraska
Frank Fewel
Russell
H. Colvin
Charles Bowles
John Whittaker
McCook, Neb
Nev
Alexander C. Towne
W. M. Hubbell
N. Burtles
E. BR. Johnston
Charlie Smith
Driftwood
New
William M. Towne
N. Burtless
William Pryor
E. RK. Johnston
McCoor
Neg
Lewis B. Marek
Allen A. Phillippi
John DB. Meserve
Richard Johnson
William W. Fisher
Elihugh Day
RK. Johnston
Oscar W. Russell
Frank Fewell
A. C. Towne
Wm. Towne
L. Laws
McCooke
McCrop
William OO. Russell
George Fredericks
J. C. Russell
Mettoy
Roeviver
Susan Roop
B.S. No
Tupon
John M. Ford
Reuben C. Gerver
William Kelph
Jonn W. Kelph
Mednox
Iss
Ter
Charles E. Hipman
John F. Glennon
Harmon Eaton
Hen C. Jacobs
William
Hamilton
Cook
Land Office Notice of Final Proof McCook Nebraska
Notice is given that the final proof for Homestead No. 412 by John F. Rawlings will be recorded at the McCook Nebraska Receiver on September 207. Witnesses are John F. Black Daniel Shaw Rutherford B. Archibald and James M. Heisler all from McCook Nebraska. I G L Laws Register.
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McCook
Neb
MoxpAar
SerTempen
John FP. Rawlings
John F. Black
Daniel Shaw
Rutherford B. Archibald
James M. Heisler
McCook, Neb
I. G. L. Laws
Register
Notice of final proof in McCook Nebraska land claim
August 10 1864 notice declares a banned settler plans final proof to support his claim before a register or receiver at McCook Nebraska on August 4th. The claim is for the south half northwest quarter and south half northeast quarter of section unknown township 2 north range 20 west. witnesses listed include Lewis Murch Hubert Johnston Richard Johnston and George Roper of McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
William N. Potter
Lewis Murch
Hubert Johnston
Richard Johnston
George Roper
McCook, Neb
J. G. L. Laws
Register
Public Land Notices From McCook Nebraska
An 1884 land notice lists receivers and AHs for homesteads in McCook Nebraska. Details include locations in sections and townships, names of settlers and guarantors, and references to the land office registrations.
Final proofs filed for land claims at McCook
Notices from the Land Office at McCook Nebraska dated 1884 announce final proof hearings for multiple settlers. Names include Millard F Morrell C H Phillips Hiram Thrialkill John K Coleman Frank Fewell Elihu Day Lewis Marek Elihugh Day Elihu Day again and others with D S numbers and sections in townships. Dates set mid September to late October 1884 with witnesses listed from McCook and nearby Driftwood Stoughton and other locales.
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Col. Conwell
Allen & CO
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America
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Atine
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Richard Johpaan
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McConk
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