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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1883
Page
4
The Tribune notes a cool spell and a lively town scene with visits from Mr. and Mrs. W C LaTourette in Culbertson, Mrs. Gen Hayes at Rockford, and Rev Stuart Crockett attending. It mentions bakery or laundry openings, bakery plans, and public gatherings including the Lads' Sewing Society meeting.
Thank you to Mr Beott of the General Passenger A partment I M Railway for courtesies shown. Mrs Rollins aged fifty one lived here since last fall and died of inflammation of the stomach and bowels. Mr and Dire Carl Clark hosted a party for their son Flarry on Tuesday as he passed through from Stratton to Hasting s. Dr Boyle has inflammation of the eyes and cannot work for now.
Edwin Alden & Bro. of Cincinnati reports 13 186 total newspapers and magazines in the United States and Canada, up 1 028 from last year. U S totals 12 179 Canada 1 007 with counts by publication frequency: dailies 1 227 tri weekly 71 semi weekly 351 weeklies 9 954 bi weekly 23 semi monthly 237 monthlies 1 324 bi monthlies 12.
A string of accidents at the B and M Railway yard in McCook on the 3rd led to multiple injuries and a fatality. Thomas Hennezan suffered a severe chest laceration while bending a rail with helpers, Thomas Smith broke and bruised fingers while aiding another, and Fred Helen was killed when a failing coupling crushed his skull. James Gray crashed from a horse and broke his leg, receiving treatment at the McCook House.
S L Creeley county clerk sustained a severe hand injury when a shell exploded while he inspected a loaded cap. He rushed to the street, a crowd gathered, doctors recommended amputation, and the hand was amputated at the wrist. He was taken to Arapahoe for further care by Dr Gann.
The Ladies' Sewing Society of Mc Cook presents a Harvest Home entertainment next Thursday evening September 13 in Riders building. Proceeds fund a church bell. The program includes essays, cornet solo, declarations, duets, select reading, and a funny man. Refreshments follow. admission is 10 cents.
A meeting of the subscribers to the Bridge Fund will be held at an office on Saturday September 8 1883 at 3 o clock I M sharp J B Mesenye will preside or attend as needed. The notice calls for attendance and discussion of fund matters.
C D Cramer of Willow Grove announces candidacy for Red Willow county clerk subject to the Republican county convention on Sept 22. He notes prior service as deputy clerk in Adams county and aims to perform the duties efficiently and satisfactorily. Aug 27 83.
J B Meserve states he has sold the State Bank of McCook to the Citizens' Bank and will be found at T J Starbuck's office for business or social meetings. He invites friends to call and see him.
A local ad offers broke saddle horses for sale at Culbertson. Buyers can purchase single animals or the entire lot. Included is a batch of one two and three year old cattle offered cheap by Lyric Bro.
We will continue sending the Trir UNE to all names on Mr Israels subscription list. Anyone who wishes to stop the paper should notify us at once or be held liable for future issues.
St Louis listings show white lead at eight dollars per hundred and boiled oil at eighty cents per gallon. Headlight oil at twenty five cents per gallon, machine castor oil at one dollar fifty cents, coal pressed castor oil at one dollar thirty one per gallon.
Notice states all subscription monies are due to the subscriber and that arrears will be received in cash. A. B. Corrrori signs the notice inviting delinquent holders to settle.
A large topaz watch charm is lost with a return reward offered. Finder should leave it at the Trigene office or at Culbertson with W. 4. Taylor for the generous reward and gratitude.
The roundup starts on September 20 at Spring Creek on the Willoward work up the creek with crews assembled to corral livestock. Local authorities organize the operation and warn residents to secure animals and follow safety guidelines.
An advertisement features M A Spalding as the agent for the New Home sewing machine line. The copy promotes light running action and the brand name New Home. The notice positions Spalding as the local dealer for the affordable sewing machine.
Legal notice states Levi Johnson files a divorce petition against nonresident defendant Abbie Johnson in Red Willow County Nebraska on August 2 1883 alleging adultery under Nebraska law. Defendant must answer by September 11 1833 in district court. attorney Ly I Starbuck represents Levi Johnson.
Land notice states the named Reitier shows intent to prove residence and cultivation in Nebraska. Hearing set before register or receiver at McCook on October 4, 1883. Witnesses listed: Richard M. Williams, Joseph Williams, Peter Swanson, all of Watten Neb.
Notice to prove up settlement and cultivation of land in Mecook Nebraska before the Register and Receiver on October 18 1989. Named witnesses William Blick Montgomery Doyle Wilber Z. Pairbanks and Neubert Walker of Turnback Nebraska.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces that Rae Melneftler seeks pension support and will prove up claims before the register or receiver on a date in August. Witnesses listed include Coetrae White, Huer, August Hoge, Matinan Tole from Willow County and others in McCook, Nebraska.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces that Ashield Nettleton file No 2475 seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the northwest quarter section in township and range. Witnesses named include Mather Johnson John Whittaker Homer Colvin and G L Laws with testimony set for Sept 24 before the Register and Receiver at McCook Nebraska.
Laxp Office in McCook Nebraska issues notice for Annie A Ke dali nd New 809 Tor to prove continuous residence and cultivation on claimed land in range 24 west. Witnesses named: A. dunes and Jesete B. Kilgore of disacta Neb John B. Furr and heater Mirert of Bowlville Neb. Hearing set for October 14 in Melo Neb.
Notice announces an individual named Lasnorrice McCooxn of New Jamesmith intends to make final proof to establish a claim. The hearing is set before the recorder in McCook on Monday September 10. Witnesses listed include Charles A Smith John Watson Joseph Cr Joseph Witthims and G L Laws at McCook Nebraska.
Several entries announce intent to prove continuous residence and cultivation for homesteads in McCook Nebraska Red Willow and adjacent counties. Witness lists include Joseph M Huer Georgi White Miche Weick August Plasmyre Alexander Jones Sylvanus Willer Carries Schemiah Burthes William Porters Mary Rk Urme Laura Phillip Minoie Mares Charles E McPherson William Mrown and others. Also notices of abandonment hearings against Charles Holmes and Charles E McPherson with dates for appearance to furnish testimony.
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