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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1884
Page
4
Regent State University lists Leavitt Lurnham as a notable figure in Douglas County records highlighting institutional ties.
Mr Borm, a former Red Cloud journalist, has purchased the Oberlin Eye. Editor Hand will move to Ludell to engage in a worn county seat fight in Rawlins County.
Sirtine Butt and six or more Indian individuals are touring the East under a showman's arrangement. He secured approval from Secretary Teller of the Interior to exhibit the group for educational purposes across the country.
In electing General Manager Thomas J. Potter the first vice president of the C. B. & Q. railroad the directors have put a first class man into a position which he will adorn.
Postmaster General Gresstam, after declining the treasury secretaryship, will be named United States circuit judge at Chicago to replace Judge Drummond and is expected to begin duties on October 1.
No foreigner can vote in Nebraska unless he takes out his declaration papers thirty days before the election. The time for doing this expires on the Sth of October. Those who desire to exercise the privilege of voting for the next president should not fail to take out their papers at once.
The Omaha Bee condemns Mn. James W. Dolan as a pliant tool of monopolies and unsafe for the state, while noting Dolan was unanimously nominated and expected to win by a handsome majority despite opposition messages.
The Sinois state fair failed financially after a six day run and the state board must cover a $10,000 deficit. Nebraska’s fair fared well with a surplus, and Nebraskans showed greater support for theirs than Illinois did for theirs.
A humorous note accuses a Harper's Monthly editor of plagiarizing the old Napoleon armor story. The critique says the writer now substitutes the Duke of Wellington for Napoleon and predicts a future tale about the Iron Duke at Lodi. The piece mocks the repeated recycled anecdote in period prose.
The English government tests a policy for sums not exceeding 125 dollars issued at any post office savings bank without medical examination. If the insured dies before the second premium is paid only the first premium is returned. between second and third premiums only half is paid, except in accidental death where full amount is paid. After the third premium the policy pays full benefit.
The Blaine libel case met on the 15th to decide whether Blaine should answer defendant interrogatories. The judge noted long-standing US prohibition on interrogatories, and declined to modify the rule. Senator Harrison offered that Blaine would answer without a rule, ending the dispute as the case progresses.
The Naples cholera outbreak has claimed over two thousand lives since August 20. King Humbert remains in the city, visiting hospitals and aiding victims, inspiring calm and duty in the face of fear and superstition. The world admires his steadfast leadership as a welcome royal example.
Eyewitness account from Blackwood describes a cow rescuing a calf from two wolves near a canyon. The cow charges, scattering the wolves with amazing speed, while the calf crawls to safety as birds circle and men note local livestock movements and frontier news.
County commissioners met after adjournment with Henry Crabtree L Green and E J Allington present. Audited claims to general fund and insane fund, approved bonds for George Leland, and fixed boundary lines for Valley Grange precinct. Established road districts 21, appointed Snavely and Welborn to Marks and Brands, awarded Buffalo Creek bridge contract to W A McCarty, and prepared juror list for November term. Adjourned sine die.
Levi Johnson files for divorce from Abbie Johnson in Red Willow County District Court Nebraska. Petition cites willful abandonment for two years with no food. Non resident defendant Abbie Johnson must answer by October 1, 1951.
In stock cash application and proof blanks approved June 1, 1860. Some are packed in S1 and S2 bundles ready to mail. Send your order to The Tribune McCook Neb.
A McCook Nebraska druggist ad promotes Shilohs Vitalizer as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and indigestion with printed guarantees. It claims quick relief for catarrh croup whooping cough and other ailments and mentions Silows Cure and Hackmetack perfume with prices 25 and 50 cents.
Reader inquiry offers for guaranteed high income with no capital. An offer from H. Hallett & Co of Portland seeks inquiries for business opportunities. The notice promotes Beggs Blood Purifier as a liver and kidney remedy with free sample bottles from S. L. Green and claims guaranteed results.
U S land office at McCook Nebraska issues a summons for Clyda G Eckles and Paschal H Moore to appear October 1 1884 at 1 0 P M to testify on alleged abandonment of a homestead entry in Red Willow county Nebraska filed from North Platte and McCook.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues summons for John M Haley vs Newton Funk and Jobin C Birdsall vs Lewis Shock regarding alleged homestead entry abandonments in Red Willow County. Hearings set October 6 and October 10 at 1 PM and 9 AM respectively to respond and provide testimony.
Two notices announce hearings on failure to cultivate or abandon homestead entries. Franklin Smith vs James K Whittaker for Timber Culture Entry 136 in Red Willow County to cancel entry. hearing December 7, 1884. Charles E Gray vs Christian Huahna for abandonment of Homestead Entry in Red Willow County. hearing October 1, 1884.
U S land office at McCook Nebraska announces a case brought by John Working against Gist William A Cox for selling a Home stead Entry in Red Willow County. Parties must appear October 20, 1844 at 10 AM to respond and supply testimony regarding the alleged sale for valuable consideration.
BG and J M Sankey are summoned in McCook Nebraska to appear on the third day of September at 11 a.m. to respond to a notice by John F Johnson against James M Sankey for abandoning a homestead entry dated February 26 in Hed Willow county Nebraska.
Notice recorded that Frederick Vollbrecht filed final proof to establish his claim on the west northwest and west southwest quadrant of section 4, township 4 north, range 4 west, McCook Nebraska. He will testify October 10 before the Register in McCook. witnesses Adolph Rheischick Herrin Thole Charles Bechtel Phillip Weick all of McCook Nebraska.
A notice announces the settler Alfred S. Rider will make final proof to establish residency and cultivation of the southwest quarter section 2 township 6 north range 20 west in Metlock Nebraska. Witnesses listed are Willan N. Enyeart Vance McManigal William M. Rollins and Charles BK McPherson, all from McCook Nebraska.
One named senior has fled notice of his intention to make proof to support his claim for the southeast quarter section 1 township north range west. He will testify before Register on December 10. Witnesses listed: J. Osburn Isaac Shepard William Vincent Ellsworth Bassett all of Osturn Nebraska.
Land Office notice of final proof by settler for northwest quarter section 1 township 4 north range 2 west to be presented before Keister or Heeviver at McCook Nebraska on Friday October 15 1885. Names resident Isaac Johnson Charles T Poyser Henry Eden of McCook and David B Moore of Box Elder Nebraska with Andrew J Benson as witness.
Two land claims announced at McCook Nebraska September 2. S41 and ll for sections 15 and 24 with witnesses listed to prove residence and cultivation. Notices call for proof before register by September 10. Claimants Adolph Stheischick Herman Thole Chiries Bechtel Phillip Wetek and J L Sellers Frank Laverick John Conner James Kilpatrick named as witnesses.
Orrick land claimant John M Ferruson seeks final proof for southeast quarter section 7 township 2 north range 20 west in McCook Nebraska. Before Register legal formalities on October 4 witnesses Samuel L Green John Stone Wesley M Danerson and Frank I Allen from McCook Neb testify to residence and cultivation.
Several farmers and settlers file final proof notices in McCook Nebraska details include names Fred D Pitney M L Brown M L Fryling and Harrier Fryling among witnesses Daniel Donahue John J Dent Thomas Murphy Samuel Shaffer. The notices specify land parcels in sections 15 and 11 township 4 north range 2 west. Proceedings set before Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on dates October 8 1884 and October 24 1884 with witnesses from Box Elder Nebraska and McCook Nebraska.
Settler notices filed to establish residency and claim timber and homestead rights in sections and townships near McCook Nebraska. Names include Theodore S Bossey and Louis Paoss with witnesses Baldwin Nettleton and Smith, published by G L Laws register.
Notice is given that the Loliuwirtp settlor has filed proof of intention to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land in Metook Nebraska. The hearing before Register G. L. Laws will occur on Friday October 13 at Metook. Mortimer Richards, D5, No. 403, Southwest Quarter Section 25, Township 4 North Range West. Names witnesses Lownie Wilrosses To prove residence and cultivation, and land ownership, including Edmund ste suadliss and Rawley Hichers, all of Melook Neb.
G L Laws Register transcribes Dos Notice 14 detailing proof of continuous residence and cultivation of government land. Names witnesses including Edward Van Horn Morton Richards Hawley Michael and others from McCook Neb. Also lists sections township ranges and witnesses from McCook and nearby areas.
A notice from John F. Slack and others of McCook Nebraska states the settlor will file proof before the Register or Receiver at McCook on an upcoming Monday. The claim covers Homestead No. 412 for the NE quarter of section 12, township 3 north range 2 west, asserting continuous residence and cultivation. Named locals include Dunig Shaw Rutherford B. Archibald and James M. Heisler.
McCook Nebraska August 7 notices announce a settler’s claim and required proof of residence and cultivation. Witnesses Lewis Marsh Robert Johnston Richard Johnston and George Sloper reside in McCook for the southwest and other sections. Benjamin F. Olcott also filed for northeast section 7 with witnesses Samuel Brown George Talbott Bartlett Lutkin and George White of McCook.
Two settlers file notice of intention to make proof for homestead claims in McCook Nebraska. Millard F Morrell seeks to prove residence and cultivation on northeast quarter section 2 township 4 north range 30 west with witnesses Philips Weilek Thrallkill and Colemans of McCook. Frank Fowler files for east and west halves of section 4 township 2 north range 10 west with witnesses Russell Colvin Bowles and Whittaker of Metook Nebraska.
Multiple entries from the LASD Office list settlers filing for final proof to support claims and receipts of land in McCook Nebraska. Witnesses named include W. M. Hubbell J. Burtless Wilbun Pryor and J. R. Johnston among others. Notices cover sections 1 township 1 north range 20 west and other parcels with dates in late August and October.
land office at mcook nebr august 20 1884 notice is hereby given that the following to make town proof in support of his claim and/or receiver at mcook nebr on monday october 84 viz elihu rk johnston 15 nevada 415 for the northeast quarter section township north range west he married residence upon and cultivation of said land viz oscar w russell frank fewell ac towne and win towne all of mccook nebr nebraska g l laws register
Air McCook Nebraska August 21 notice lists Robert E. Grinkaly and others filing a claim for the southwest quarter of section four in township twenty six west under the land office. The registrar is I. G. L. Laws.
Notice is hereby given that Wilbure G Russell has filed for final proof on his homestead in Nebraska. He seeks to prove land in the northeast quarter of section 15, township and range described, with witnesses Georgy Fredericks H Colvin Frank Fewell and J Russell all of McCook Nebraska.
Notices announce settlers Susan Koop and William Relphams filing to prove final proof for land claims in McCook and Metnek Nebraska. Witness lists include John M. Ferd wel Reuben Gerver of Stomkhion William Relphams Jon W Helped and others, with dates to appear October 6th.
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