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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1884
Page
4
St John Support Surges in Merrick County Nebraska
A St John county ticket gains broad backing in Merrick County Nebraska as supporters tout friendships and local ties. The movement leverages familiar names to rally residents and press for regional backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Nebraska
Merrick County
St. John County
Earth Cracks Signal Anomaly in Pennsylvania
Observers report fresh ground fissures in Pennsylvania as a notable geological event. Comments suggest nature reacting to political tensions with indirect metaphorical framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Nature
Democratic Party
Vanderbilts in Wall Street Shake Ups Affects Mand Ss
Youne Corneel Vanderbilt, favorite son of W. H. Vanderbilt, dropped in Wall Street the 85,000,000 bequeathed by his grandfather the Commodore. This may explain why William H. sold Mand Ss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youne Corneel Vanderbilt
W. H. Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Commodore
William H
Mand Ss
Whisky selling charge bars OxLanoma Parse from hero role
OxLanoma Parse, once touted to be a court hero over a new estate, is jailed on a plain charge of selling whisky in the Indian nation. The portrayal and outcome match the expectations of observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OxLanoma Parse
United States
Turwoman Party Nominates Belva Lockwood for President
The Turwoman's national equal rights party held a San Francisco convention and nominated Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood of Washington DC for president. Lockwood forwarded her acceptance letter on the 3rd inst, marking another wave of campaign humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turwoman
National Equal Rights Party
San Francisco
Belva A. Lockwood
Washington, D. C
United States
Belva
Vermont Ballot Turnout Dips In 1884 Election
The Vermont vote declined by ten percent for Democrats and eleven percent for Republicans from 1880. Analysts say the shifts are not alarming or highly significant in this one sided state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Let the people rule in Creighton caucus call
The Creighton Pioneer urges public input on a small five cent caucus or convention before transferring government power. It cautions that one or two aspiring politicians often exploit the phrase the people for gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Butler presses plan for Michigan campaign funds
Ben Butter debated tapping a barl for Michigan politics. He conferred with the greenback state central committee on Monday about putting 10000 into the campaign, but no further word suggests the committee likely declined the call for 21000, a decision Ben may have urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butter
Greenback State Central Committee of
Michigan
Butler
Ben
Bank Failure in New Brunswick Ends in Double Tragedy
The New Brunswick New Jersey bank failed with a deficit reported between 200000 and 250000 dollars. Cashier Hill committed suicide after speculation with funds and President Runyon followed suit. The Bee notes the dishonesty of bank officials and argues they chose death over living disgrace, condemning the harm caused to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
New Jersey
National Bank
Hill
Canada
Runyon
Republicans Seek Broad Victory Across State and Nation
The campaign notes a bright outlook for a grand Republican win nationwide and in Nebraska across state, congressional, and district races. It warns Republicans to remain vigilant as coalitions and tactics aim to defeat nominees and calls for continued party mobilization to secure the full ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Gazette—Journal
Maine Votes Republican Rise to Blaine Victory
Maine reports 12 000 to 16 000 Republican majority with gains across the state. Republicans elect a governor four congressmen and the legislature. The result boosts Blaine’s national prospects and fuels the adage as goes Maine so goes the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Union
Fremont Ro wnion accident blamed on proprietor
The Gazette Journal calls the Tuesday accident at the Fremont Ro wnion amphitheatre a death trap and holds the private proprietor responsible for permitting unsafe conditions at the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Rownion
Gazette—Journal
True New York car drivers back Blaine and Logan
A 7000 strong car drivers union in New York deserts Cleveland over his refusal to sign the drivers bill. The departure weakens Cleveland’s faction and signals strong support for Blaine and Logan, with indications of a republican landslide in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blaine
Logan
Cleveland
Car Drivers’ Association
Empire State
Bee
Butler colors and badges in Chicago Times critique
The Chicago Times mocks General Butler by contrasting a red rose on a green leaf with a crooked-necked pumpkin badge, arguing he values field ranks over garden flowers and that his farming knowledge is in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butler
Chicago Times
Spectator recounts parody candidate and goat imagery
The piece notes Pomeroy as an anti goat candidate for president and praises St. John who has ridden the goat around the mystic circle thirty two times. It calls the campaign one of the most comical incidents in any campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
St. John
Mystic Circle
Jiner
County Fair preparations under way with new floral hall
Preparations accelerate for the County Fair. James Hetherington named secretary. C. B. Quick absent. A new floral hall to be built, stalls for livestock, and a renewed race track. Entries close 6 PM day one. membership tickets urged. all entries must be by the elder holder or family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hetherington
Quick
Carico notes and local movements in the region
Windy scenes at Carico with a slow round-up at the Willow head. William Bailey Sr and family relocate to McCook. Ed Wheaton adds 100 head of yearling colts to his range. Riley Miller’s outfit heads to the Black Hills last week. Elder Wood preaches at Br. N. Keeler’s. guest of Mrs Braugh. Davis Bros of Medicine Creek finished 100 tons of hay for A Camp. Visitors from Rancocas N J include Joe Lundy Joe Wills Ezra Evens and Stokes Troth’s people. Mary Haller arrives from Osburn to visit Miss Lucy Braugh in Carico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
McCook
Ed. Wheaton
Riley Miller
Black Hills
Elder Wood
Br. N. Keelers
Braugh
Davis Bros
Medicine Creek
A. Camp
Joe Lundy
Joe Wills
Ezra Evens
Rancocas
N. J
Messrs
Stokes & Troth
Lucy Braugh
Carrico
Mary Haller
Osburn
Pirie
Married Ne meth and Lizzie Thulner in 1884 at Starbuck residence
The notice reports the marriage of Jon Nemuth and Lizzie Thulner at I J Starbuck's residence with Squire Colvin officiating. It lists wedding gifts from friends and mentions George Mann's marriage to Annie Mott and other local items. A humorous note and advertisements follow about the railroad and baking powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemuth—Thulner
I. J. Starbuck
Jon Nemeth
Lizzie Thulner
Squire Colvin
Evi
L. J. Starbuck
Heifer
J. E. Berger
J. B. Jennings
Page Francis
M. Y. Starbuck
Inventor's Steam Power Dream Promises Ocean Travel Revolution
Philadelphia cabinet maker and inventor Elisha S. Everett, with numerous patents on mechanical devices, claims a new steam power duplication concept. His design envisions a steamboat using submerged puddles to reach 30 knots, potentially crossing to Europe in three to four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha S. Everett
Philadelphia
Europe
English jail sentence delivered with odd remarks
The excerpt reports a judge remarking on a guilty verdict and sentencing a rural prisoner in England. It then references a prolonged starvation case of a woman lasting 168 days without food and 15 weeks without water, contrasted with rural bachelors.
Lost ponies reported at Driftwood near Mc Cook ranch
Taken up at my residence five miles southwest of Mc Cook on Driftwood are two light gray ponies branded with two half circles on the right hip and one dark gray pony branded with a half circle and letter R on the right hip plus a horizontal bar on the left hip above the lip bone. They came to my ranch on August Sith. C A Nettleton August 27 184 15 ht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Cook
Driftwood
C. A. Nettleton
Local Job Posting for Cash Application and Proof Blanks
Land attorneys hired for in stock Cash Application and Proof blanks net approved June 1 skh. Items placed in Ss und & packases. Send orders to THE TRIBUNE McCook Neb for procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss Und & Packases
the Tribune
McCook, Neb
Complaint Notices United States Land Office McCook Nebraska
Complaint filed by John C Birdsall against Lewis B Shock for abandoning Homestead Entry No 207 dated January 5 1861 at McCook Nebraska Section 17 Township 3 North Range 20 West in Sked Willow county. Hearing set October 15 1884 at 10:00 A M at the land office to respond and provide testimony. G L Laws Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Land Office
McCook
Neb
Alyda G. Eckies
Eetmst
Paschail H. Moore
Kerry Lie
North Platte
Idea
Had Witon County
Nebraska
P.O
T. G.L. Laws
Repistor
John M. Haley
Newton Park
Guarter
Rani
Hed Willow County
P. M
Peonaan Ns
K. G. L. Laws
Register
U. 5
John C. Birdsall
Lewis
Sked Willow County
G. L. Laws
Fich
Metook
Aurusith
John F. Johnson
James M. A
Murry Oaks
Willow County
Final Proof Notice for Frederick Vollrecht in Nebraska
Notice is given that Frederick Vollrecht has filed for final proof on his homestead claim in McCook Nebraska. His hearing before the Register at McCook on October 11 is scheduled. Witnesses Adolph Ubeischick Herman Thole Charles Beelel and Philip Weick of McCook will testify to residence and cultivation of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eann Orrick
McCoon
Nev
Range
Adolph Ubeischick
Herman Thole
Charles Beelel
Philip Weick
McCook, Neb
Ia. G
Laws
Register
McCook Nebraska Land Claim Notice Seeks Proof
A Lasd office notice in McCook Nebraska calls for Alfred S. Rides to prove his residence and cultivation of the southwest quarter of section 1, township 3 north range 2 west, before the Register and Receiver on October Lith 84. The witnesses listed are William N. Enyeart, Venee McManioul, William M. Relling, and Charles E. McPherson, all of McCook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Rh P.M. Ite
Lind
William N. Enyeart
Venee McManioul
William M. Relling
Charles E. McPherson
G. L. Laws
Hegister
McCook Land Office Notices Names Two Settlers for Proof
The McCook land office lists two notices of intent to prove residence and cultivation of land. George A. Simeriman seeks final proof for the southeast quarter of section 1, township 5 north, range west, with witnesses J. Osburn Isaac Shepard William Vincent Ellsworth Baesert of Gustam Neb. Andrew J. Benson seeks final proof for the northwest quarter of section 35, township 4 north, range 2 west, with witnesses Tete Johnson Charles J. Poser Henry Dion of Metook Neb. and Davie E. Moore of Box Biter Sch.1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
New
Neb
Andrew J. Benson
D. S
Township
Land Claim Notice for Homestead in Nebraska
Linn Oreice AY McCook Nebraska notices a settler’s intent to prove his claim under the homestead act. The proof will be made before McCook’s clerk, with witnesses Adolph Rheisehick Herman Thole Charles Rechtel and Phillip Weick at McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Sebious
Gerberich
Sahil
Adolph Rheisehick
Hernan Thole
Chauries Rechtel
Phillip Weick
MM. G. L. Laws
Land Office Notice of Final Proof at McCook Nebraska
Notice is given that the following named settlers have filed proof of continuous residence and cultivation to support their claims. John L Marries DoS No. 441 for the NW quarter section 24 township 8 north range 4 west witnesses Samuel L Green John Stone Wesley M Sanderson and Frank Lem of McCook Nebraska. John M Ferguson DoS No. 245 for SE quarter section 7 township 2 north range 2 west witnesses Samuel L Green John Stone Wesley M Sanderson and Frank Lem of McCook Nebraska. Laws Register McCook Nebraska October 12 1884
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoox
Neu
SfeCook
Neb
John L
Suld Dani
f.Sellers
Prank Laverick
John Conneoragad
Janes Kilpatrick
Stenghtron
Nebraska
McCook
Ay McCook
Ind
John
Fergson
Sammuel L. Green
Johnstone
Wesley M.sanderson
Frank Paelem
Ai of Meook
Nelsine GG
LAWS
Register
Notice of final proof for settler William Kelph
William Kelph of McCook Nebraska applies for final proof on his claim for the north half of section 3 in township merth range west. He will be examined by the Register or Receiver in MeVoulk Nebraska on Wednesday October 6. Witnesses listed include B S Cooley Hintsbell and Wickiwire from McCook Nebraska and John Conner of Storshton Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevoux
Nes
Atenstith
Norice
MeVoulk
Neb
Iss
William Kelph
Northessn
Merth
B.S. Cooley
Hintsbell
Final proof set for October in Box Butte Nebraska
Laxo Oprien applies for final proof to support his claim before Keister or Receiver at MeQook Nebraska on Saturday October th , 1884. He seeks southwest 4, southwest quarter of section want in township 4 north range 20 west. Witnesses to prove continuous residence include Ren . Miers joyks Alexander Campbell Stephen and Charles Turner all of Box Rider Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxo Oprien
Sv Mceroos
Elaint
Keister
Final proof notice for McCook land claim
John F. Rawlings, homestead 412, northeast quarter section 1, township 1 north range 29 west, seeks final proof at McCook Nebraska on September 15. He lists witnesses Joan F. Black Daniel Shaw Rutherford B. Archibald and James M. Heisler all of McCook Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation. Filed by Register G L Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nes
Neb
Miri
Iss
John F. Rawlings
Township
North
Wear
Joan F. Black
Daniel Shaw
Rutherfordt B. Archibald
James M. Heisler
G. L. Laws
Register
Land Office Notice of Settler's Intention to Prove Residency
Laxp Office at McCook Nebraska announces mimed settler fled notice of intention to prove residency before the Register or Receiver in McCook on Saturday October 18 1508 to confirm entry D S No 424 for the southwest quarter and northeast quarter of section in township range. Witnesses named Lewis March Robert Johnston Indhant Johnston and George Roper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxp
McCook
N.e
Neb
William N. Potter
Lewis March
Robert Johnston
Indhant Johnston
George Roper
de Laws
Settler Abram Hammond Files Homestead Claim
Abram Hammond of Stoughton Nebraska files notice of intention to prove up a homestead claim on land in McCook region. He seeks proof of residence and cultivation for the southeast quarter of section 1 in township 1 north range 20 west, with witnesses Wilber F. Saunders James B. Miller John L. Sellers and John Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
N&eb
Iss
Neevlver
Neb
Abram Hammond
Townslip
Wilber F. Saunders
James LB. Miller
John L. Sellers
John Conner
Stoughton
G. L. Laws
Register
McCook Land Office Notice of Proof Hearing
August 15 1334 lands office at McCook Nebraska announces Benjamin F Olcott a settler will prove up his claim on October 67th at 44 in section 7 township north range 30 west. He lists Samuel Brown George Talbott Herbert Lufkin and George White all of McCook Nebraska as witnesses. Register G L Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Nen
Neb
Benjamin F. Olcott
Samuel Brown
George Talbott
Herbert Lufkin
George White
Cook
G. L. Laws
Register
Land Office Notice Filed at McCook Nevada 1884
McCook Nevada August 1 1884 Land Office notice names Millard F Morrell DS Noais as settler for northeast quarter section 1 township 4 north range 3 west. Proof to be made before register or receiver at McCook Nebraska September 20 1884. Witnesses: C H Phillips Phillip Weich Jiram Thrailkill John K Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nev
Neb
Millard F. Morrell
DS. Noais
C.H. Phillips
Phillip Weich
Jiram Thrailkill
John K. Coleman
Nebraska
Final Proof Notice for Frank Fewel Land Claim
Land Office McCook Nebraska announces Frank Fewel D No 2 to prove continuous residence for east half southwest quarter and west half southeast quarter section 13 township 2 north range 40 west. Hearing before Register McCook September 1884 with witnesses J C Russell S W H Colvin Charles Bowles and John Whittaker all of McCook Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Nes
Cettler
Neb
Feipay
Mwrh
Ishi
Frank Fewel
Ryan
J.C. Russell
S. WH. Colvin
Charles Bowles
John Whittaker
Residence and Settlement Notice at McCook Nebraska
Land Office at McCook Nebraska advertises a notice dated August 2kth and October 11th 84 listing Alexander C Towne and others for residence and cultivation rights in sections 1 6 township 1 range 3 west and township 1 range 29 west. Names include W M Hubbell N Burtless BE KR Johnston of McCook and Charlie Smith of Driftwood Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccook
Neb
Alexander C. Towne
D. 5
Lind
W. M. Hubbell
N. Burtless
BE. KR. Johnston
Charlie Smith
Driftwood
G. L. Laws
Register
Multiple land final proof notices at McCook Nebraska
Several settlers notify their intention to make final proofs before the McCook Nebraska Register or Receiver. Names include William M Towne Lewis B March Elihugh R Johanson Robert E Grindel and others with lots and sections in townships 1 3 north range west and nearby lot and section descriptions.
Notice of Intent to Prove Land Claim at McCook Nebraska
Lask Office at McCook Nebraska August 2 prestige. The settler William Russell of Home-Steel 66 seeks to prove continuous land occupancy before the Register at McCook Nebraska on October 1st. The witness list includes George Fredericks S H Colvin Frank Fewell and J C Russell all of Nebraska.
Notice of final proof in settler claims at McCook Neb
LAXD Geriy at McCook Nebraska announces that Susan Koop D S No 10 seeks proof for the northwest quarter of section 30 township 1 north range 29 west before the Register at McCook on October 3 1834. Witnesses: John M Feed Reuben C Gerver William Relph Joan Relph. Also Charles E Hinman D S No 251 seeks final proof for the west half of section ten township north range west before the Receiver at McCook on October 3 188. Witnesses: John Z Gipanen Harmon Eaton Henry C Jacobs William Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxd Geriy
McCook
Neb
Ikky
Beremim
Susan Koop
D. S
Township I
Rminge
John M. Feed
Reuben C. Gerver
Stoughton
Willian Relph
Joan W. Relph
Nes
Hopister
Heceiver
Net
Charles E. Hinman
Town
John
Gipanen
Harmon Eaton
Henry C. Jacobs
William
Hamilton
Mc Cook
G. L. Law
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A. L. Burr
Harlan
James W. Dawes
Saline County
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H. H. Shedd
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Liuncaster County
William Leese
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FORK
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Buffalo County
Fork Regent State University
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Douglas County
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Congress
James Laird
Adams County
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roOys
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Red Willow County
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Henry Crabtree
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Oberlin Eye
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George
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Kansas
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Dro
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Tux B.& M
Chicago
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Jesvice Mone
England
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Perrle
Shilohs
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Sd. Green
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Stensos & CO
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Kevister
Keeviver
George A. Simeriman
Knee
J. Osburn
Issne Shepard
William Vincent
Ellsworth Baesert
Gstuam
G. Ll. Laws
G. L. Saws
William M. Towne
D. S.no. Ice
William Pryor
It. Johnston
J. G. L. Laws
McCoo
Lewis B. March
B.S
Pang
Lund
Allen A. Phillipyd
Jolie E B. Meserve
Richard Johnsom
Walliams W. Pisher
McCook, Neb. Tb
I. Lk. Laws
Elihugh R. Johanston
U. S
Oscar W. Russell
Frank Fewell
A. A. Towne
Won. Towne
McCook, New
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Imnel
Vetober Ath
Robert E. Grindel
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W.W. Fisher
J. B. Meserve
Richard Johson
L. B. March
Lask
George Fredericks
S. H. Colvin
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