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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1883
Page
4
The Tribune notes that two jurors assigned to the star route have commenced construction of new houses, signaling personal investment in local development. The report highlights ongoing civic duties alongside private enterprise in the COFFROTH era.
Mr. Grovar A. Hunter declares himself as an independent candidate running for the County Treasurer post. The notice frames his bid as nonpartisan and targets local voters assessing fiscal stewardship and oversight duties.
The Saturday convention was described as harmonious with no visible party rancor and no surface clashes or heated exchanges among attendees.
The article extols the firm Os borne, Kespohl & Co. for establishing a wholesale dry goods house at the noted point. The piece signals local pride in the venture and its impact on the town's commerce.
The Tuk Republican State Convention met at Lincoln yesterday but the press did not receive a proceedings report before deadline. The event gathered party delegates and local officials, with anticipated summaries forthcoming.
A Democratic sheriff nomination arose from a staunch Republican convention as part of a civil service reform movement. The event signals cross party realignment within Saturday's gathering.
The Michigan governor travels on a railroad pass amid criticism of state railroads. The piece notes capital punishment as originally tied to a railroad official who offered passes to anti monopoly figures, framing a historic tension between regulators and rail interests.
Secretary Teller proposes to ask Congress for an appropriation to compensate the Kickapoo Indians in Kansas for lands surrendered under a late treaty. The measure aims to provide the required funds to fulfill the stipulations of the agreement.
A table lists state by state figures for pension claims pending in the pension office as of June 30 1883. New York leads with 27973 cases followed by South Carolina with 2. Washington reports 249. Claims traceable to the War of 1812 total 1012 and to other wars before 1861 total 1706. Navy claims stand at 3249 and army claims at 5483.
The convention formed a state constitution for South Dakota votes 3 to 117 against woman suffrage. It adopts a provision allowing women meeting age and residency qualifications to vote in school elections and hold school offices, aligning with practices in older states.
The Omaha Bee notes that Western Nebraska’s climate is changing rapidly toward more rain as soil cultivation increases. Corn stalks rise taller and shrub like, supporting advocates of forest culture to boost rainfall, a view echoed by the Cleveland Leader.
Joan Bull, veteran engineer on the New York Pennsylvania Ohio railroad, died Monday from injuries after a collision at Talmage Friday. He reportedly sacrificed his life to save passengers by reversing, applying brakes, and steering toward the oncoming freight. the passengers remained unharmed. He lived in Galion and was the railroad's oldest engineer.
President Willard proposes to build a road connection to Astoria if locals hire a contractor at 30 000 dollars per mile. The deal would finance 20 000 dollars in first mortgage bonds and 10 900 dollars in second mortgage bonds. Willard states these funds are all he has available.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad said on Monday it will start selling tickets to Indianapolis on Tuesday with a chromo for five cents. The chromo price applies to the chromo only and the fair entry is free, a generosity noted as unusual among western roads.
Mr. Emerson wrote to a friend in 1829 warning that prosperity endangers the young. He recalled in college echoing his aunt's quip, Oh blessed poverty, and noted that capable young men often suffer from wealth as their only drawback.
New York and St Louis capitalists have bought 2000 acres at Crystal Butte near Gunnison Colorado. The site is rich in iron and anthracite coal and the mill, once completed, will employ several thousand workers. The iron is said to rival Missouri ore and the coal to surpass Pennsylvania deposits.
A German girl from Rhineland faced a New Jersey justice on a desertion charge. Through an interpreter she said she did not know she was married, while the Dutchman claimed he had hired her as a wife. The judge ruled she was married regardless, and she vowed to return to Germany to avoid unknowing marriage in the future.
The Postmaster General issues a circular on the new postal law starting October 2. It requires prepaid letter postage for forwarding, and with a return card the letter is returned if sent with sufficient postage. If unpaid, a notice shows the amount due to the addressee and the letter is forwarded upon payment.
Requisitions by post masters for the new two-cent stamp overwhelm contractors. Daily output of one and a half million stamps falls short of early month demand. Old two-cent stamps have been redistributed to many small offices, but about one third of post offices may lack adequate stock when the new rate law begins. Officials expect no serious business obstruction.
The article notes average collection cost at just over two cents and nine mills. Twenty nine of 120 districts cost more than dollar for dollar while thirty, including major ports, cost under ten cents. New York receipts reach 147,901,488 with one cent eight mills per dollar. Boston 23,475,440 at two cents eight mills. Philadelphia and San Francisco follow, with 12,000,000 and 210,000,000 at three cents four mills and three cents eight mills respectively. The Treasury Secretary is expected to renew plans to abolish unprofitable districts, despite political opposition to reducing patronage.
The Republican gathering in Indianola on Saturday elected T. D. Pollock temporary chairman and J. P. Israel temporary secretary, then made the organization permanent. Nominations included C. D. Cramer for County Clerk H. M. Ashmore for County Judge J. H. Goodrich for County Treasurer J. W. Welborn for Sheriff Dr. L. Lee Johnson for Coroner C. L. Nettleton for Superintendent Page T. Francis for County Surveyor S. L. Green for County Commissioner and George Hockwell to fill the vacancy as representative. Delegates J. W. Dolan I. J. Starbuck Thos. Clark A. M. Robb were chosen for the State Convention with Hockwell as Chairman of the County Central Committee and local members listed.
Gleanings note Floripa built more railroad miles last year than any southern state except Georgia. England farms 2,000,000 acres in wheat vs 39,000,000 in America. cattle 6,000,000 vs 60,000,000 and sheep 25,000,000 vs 50,000,000. Superintendent Hinsdale says lower grades need strengthening in education. Boston anecdote recalls moths and naptha dangers. Flying Dutchman claims 591 mph London to Bristol. Canada Atlantic line Ottawa run at 78.4 miles in 1h 34m at 50 mph.
The Hitchcoeck County Bar mourns the death of S L Greeley and adopts four resolutions. They praise him as an honest, efficient officer and beloved citizen, note the irreplaceable loss to the county, extend sympathy to his friends and relatives, andOrder the court to adjourn at 1 00 PM with the resolutions entered into the journal.
Ralph Eckley tends his claim while Ed Wheaton visits Carrico. Mr Crosby returns from the east. J M Furgeson inspected his Dry Creek claim. Davis and Newcombe families plan Texas departure. Billy Pryor starts a Dry Creek claim. W T Stone injured in a fall. Bowles finishes haying and heads to North Platte. Fredericks debates running a new machine. Burtless attends the state fair. Frosts in Van Buren County, Michigan damage crops. Nebraska remains favored amid lively politics and speculation around Charles Newman. C H Jacob expects a visiting brother. C C Newman seen at Beaver Mills. Bab Py.
We will continue sending Tris UNE to all names on Mr. Israel's subscription list. If anyone wishes to discontinue the paper they must notify us at once or be liable for the paper sent to their address.
Notices record settler final proof filings in McCook Nebraska with witnesses named Adolph Kiewehuick George Whalte and others. Dates show September filings and November hearings before register and receiver for homestead claims in sections 21 and 24 township 6 north range 2 west.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska September 14 1883 notice given that John E Furr has filed intent to make final proof for homestead 14 land parcel W128W Ss Wok N WW and lot 4 section 4 township 2 north range 2 west before Register and Receiver at McCook October 22 1883 witnesses A Jones Perry Jones Alain S Kendall and A S Houghton all of Indiana Neb
Land Office at McCook Nebraska September 12 1885 TRE named settler Gottlieb P Weick has filed claim to make final proof for his homestead No 57 in section 22 township 4 north range 4 west at McCook Nebraska proof to be made before the Register and Receiver November 3 1885 Adolph Rieschark George White William Coleman and Charles Woolbright all of Nebraska listed as witnesses.
Notice is given that James Shepherd will make final proof on his homestead at McCook Nebraska on September 27 1885 before the Register and Receiver. He claims south half of section 25 township 5 north range 7 west and names witnesses David J Osborn James Spaulding Daniel Doyie and John E Walters all of nearby towns to prove residence and cultivation.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska September 1 1883 notice to Henry C Shepherd to make final proof in support of his homestead claim before the Register and Receiver at McCook on Friday October 7 1883. He claims west 4 northeast 4 section 2 and west 4 southeast 1 section 24 township 5 north range west. Witnesses: David J Osborn Jas Sponidjing Daniel Doyle John E Walter all of Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska notices that Enovly M. Matson, for the west half of section 14 township 4 north range 28 west, has filed for final proof. The hearing will be before the register or receiver at McCook on October 15. Witnesses named: Richard M. Williams, Joseph Williams, Red Barnes, and Peter Swanson, all of Vialitow, Nebraska.
Legal notice from Lant Office at Metiooek Nets dated Sept 4 1881 warns that the claimant has filed a motive of intention to make final proof in support of his claim. Hearing before Keeler Receiver at Sekuk Neb on Monday Oct 15 1881 lists witnesses William Bleck Montgomery Boyle Fairbanks and cgi Walker all of Thornburg Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation of the land.
Laxp Office at McCuwok Nebraska Aug Seth notice states Annie S Kendal led has filed her intention to make final proof for her claim before the Register at Metook Nebraska on Monday October 1983. She names witnesses AL Jones Jesse St. Rujucre John E Fore and Chester Ebert to prove residence and cultivation of the land in section 1 township 9 range 25 west.
Land Office McCook Nebraska announces a hearing on September 2 before the Hegi or Receiver to support a land claim. The claimant lists witnesses Luurt Phillipe Minnie Bates Charles FE. McPherson and William Orme of Metuok Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land.
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