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UHIOH THANKSGIVING ADDRESS
By Rev. J. W. Kimmel of the Lutheran church ,
McCook , Neb. , in tho M. E. Church ,
November 25,1886 :
' For tho Lord sljall comfort Zion. He will
comfort all her waste places : and lie will
make her Avildcmess like Eden , and her
desert like the garden of the Lord ; joy and
fjladness shall ue found therein ; tliaiilrariv-
iiif ? and the voice of melody " J > a'ah 'il-i
.From this text , in the year ir.2l , was
preached , on our eastern shore , the lirst
thanksgiving sermon of the new continent.
When the nation was being rocked in her in
fant cradle , and lonj ; before she gained her
right ? to the name of a free republic. When
the wild man of the forest held almost un
disputed sway ; when the wild beast roamed
at will without fear of the hunter's rifle ;
when the bosom of our lakes and rivers
knew no navigation ; and when the steel and
iron of modern improvements slept in their
beds of unbroken repose. When the thun
ders of the new continent , roared over the
hills and vales of the wild vest , and no man
to tremble. When lightnings flashed the
wtmders of Divinity , with no mind able to
grasp the blessings of electricity or guide it
in obedience to man's thought. When the
wood of the forests crackled on the mud
lloors of America's mansions , warnins alike
the rich and poor. When the muscle ofhiian
ground the com , and the ingenuity of wo
man with the red hot coals from the fire
place baked the biead , without the aid of
baking powders or yeast cakes. When the
mothers wove the cloth , spun the thread , and
made tiie garments for. themselves , their
lords and their children , from the hemp of
their own raising. When sulky plows , steel
toothed harrows , sewing machines , reapers
and thresher : of the present aget were not
dreamed of , ami when the wheels of the old
grist mill was yet to be invented , and the
waters of our biooks yet to be tamed. When
steam engine , palace , dining , Pullman sleei > -
ing or reclining chair coaches on steel .rails ,
as means of travel , were veiled in the dark
future. When political rings and cliques.
polite aud generous olhce seekers , "railroad
passes" aud "hind grants , " bad whiskey and
cheap cigars , as avenues to the Nation's
purse , were as yer not conceived in the"minds
of young America. Base burnersand spring-
beds , fatted turkeys and range stoves , Brus
sels carpets and upholstered chairs , were to
be the products of coming. generations. Ba
by carriages with MHI shades were the natur
al products of the Xew England forest , fitted
together with the woodman's axe and up
holstered in livinggreen by the mother's hand
without cost. The church was made of huge
logs notched together at the corners , with
mud to fill the cracks , and branches of the
trees to form the roof. The spire , if any , : i
huge oak. raising its head high above the
humble structure , and the lloors carpeted
wtih Nature's Jiving green. The audience
within were not arrayed in silks and satins ,
furs and feathers. The pious preacher was
without the coat of broad-cloth or white cra
vat , but arrayed in homespun jeans or linen.
lie spake ot the goodness of God from a
warm heart , to thankful auditors. It was
near the day of George Washington , when
men could not tell a lie ; the hatchet of truth
was not yet blunt with age , or the cunning
devices of man's wisdom. The church was
the joy of all hearts , and each could respond ,
amen , to the words of the text , "For the
Lord shall comfort Zion. He will comfort
all her waste places , and lie will make her
wilderness like Eden , and her desert like the
garden of the Loul ; joy and gladness shall
be found therein ; thauksgiving and the voice
of melody. "
It would be pleasant to-day , to follow in
the line of our nation's history , during these
205 years , and mark the epochs of the fulfill-
His church , since the lirst thanksgiving ser
vice , and note how the years have made our
wilderness like Eden ; our deserts like the
garden , and have our hearts stirredwith
holy emotions and thanksgiving , and our
voices to flow with melody. But we live in
the present , and have to do witli the stern
facts and realities , joys and sorrows of the
year 18S6. Upon these then , let us look ,
reckoning our blessings and jovs , prosperi
ties and victories of this year , and see there
in , reasons for praise , thanksgiving and. joy ,
honor and glory to the tiod ot nations , kin
dreds and tribes. Let ns hastily glance at
pur .national , state , county , town , fainilvand
individual blessings , each in order. First ,
then , our national temporal blessings polit
ically , we have been passing through strange .
and unfamiliar scenes. Prior to tfie present
administration for a quarter of a century ,
nearlv the whole practical life of most of us ,
our ship of state had sailed under republican
rules of order. The American people had
become familiar with her order and service ;
she had steered our boat safelv aud trium-
phantlv , through a four year's war. The
banner of peace , and the flag of national har
mony , again floated in the winds. Temporal
prosperity was everywhere apparent. To
the American people , and to all nations was
thrown open our public do'main. The news
of free homes for all were sent out from our
seat of government , and railroad headquar
ters united with the IL S. mail in spreading
the glad tidings. The stream of covered
wagons and loaded emigrant trains began
the line of march westward , ho ! was the
watchword. But two years ago , our nation
changed hands. The democratic bird flapped
her wings of victory over the nation , and the
president took his scat. Our national struc
ture quivered , moneyed men drew their purse
strings for fear of what might be. But the
ship of state moved on much the same. The
Staid leader was not in a hurry , and his only
ambition seemed to be that ot vetoing bills
and getting a wife. But few changes
were made in 1835. But 1SSG has been
more fruitful in changes of govern
ment ofiicials ; until to-day we see almost
an entire change , from the servants of the
White House to the country postmaster ,
there can be seen the label , of democracy , but
the nation still lives. So quietly has the
change been made , that few people , outside
of omce-seekers and officer-holders , have no
ted any great ' change. We" have the same
thanksgiving'day. The same mail trains
and the same privileges as before. For this
peace of our nation under the change , we
have the evidence , that after all , it is not
man , but God , that rules America , and that
whether under democratic or republican rule ,
-we have all and more prosperity than we de
serve.
Again , the year has been one of agricultur
al productiveness. The farmers of our na
tion as a whole , have been blessed in the
\ work of their hands with abundant crops.
some parts of the east have yielded be
low the average. But this will result in bet
ter prices to those who need it most. The
mighty west seems determined to make good
' the years of grasshoppers , chinchbugs and
drouth , by this year's abundant crop even
the sod com of the new settler-yielding an
average crop , and God favoring stiirfarther
in reduction of crops in less needful fields ,
thus , granting better' prices to us. The coni-
cribs are bursting out with fatness , wheat of
and rye is of unusual weight The corrals
are filled with fatted stock ready for the ex
tra prices from eastern consumers. The
wine presses are bursting forth with new
wine from the vineyards of our laud. Our
mines are giving forth their treasures in abun
dance until our mints are crowded , and our
coalbins are ready to supply the needed heat
Our quarries with building stone , our flats
with "brick , and our hills with iron , thus our of
' temporal blessings in the many lines of need ,
1 call for thanksgiving and praise from a grate
ful people , to the God'of nations , "who giv- en
eth to all men liberally and upbraideth none. "
Again , the year has been one of general good
health throughout our nation.
.No distressing scourges of disease have
visited our land. The physicians have had
cause to murmur , and a grateful nation has
rejoiced over the ill fortune of the under-
< " ' takers. The Charleston earthquake , and the
K- Texas flood , was only sufficient to stir the
people' from their spiritual lethargy , and seek
fefuge ID the God of Zion , and the folds ot §
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I. . church. And the nation to actsof-benev-1
olencc and Christian charity , and forged'
another link in the chain that binds together
the ! North and the South.
The year has been one of but few railroad
disasters or loss of life by aceideuh When
we remember the-strifes between labor and
capital that have been going on during the
year : The destruction of property , and the
force of arms in the hands of angry men ,
nothing short of the hand of a divine Provi
dence can explain thefactbf the preservation
of the travel ing public from disastrous wrecks
and untimely deaths.
No devastating wind storms , or disastrous
cyclones , no great floods or hail storms , and
but a gentle blizzard a week ago , as a pleasT
ant reminder that winter is nigh , and will
prove a blessing to many , in causing the rail
roads to put up their snow fences , the stock
men to fix their sheds , aud the homesteader
to bank his house and gather his fuel.
Thus as we hook upon our nation in its
temporal aspect , there is reason for great
thanksgiving. Especially when we recognize
the grea wickedness in our land and the
utter disregard for the Laws of God and
man in many of the leaders of the social and
political life of our nation.
We turn from the temporal and look upon
the spiritual blessings. The year has been
one of quietness in the work of Zion. No
anael has troubled the waters. No enemy
the onward moving of the ship Zion. No
sudden outbursts ot revival. No Pentecostal
days of special ingatherings. But neither
has there been any strifes between the differ
ent branch's of the army of the Lord. The
ages past and the spiritof God have at last
taught ns that Christian unity does not con
sist In the union of denominations , but in the
unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.
Led by one great Captain of our Salvation ,
Jesus Christ. And confidence in the Mighty
God of Israel. And reliance upon his word
which eiidureth forever. But no year in the
history of the Church of Christ , will show
more progress in the work of spreading the
gospel , both in home and foreign lands , than
the year 188(5. ( None will show a more decid
ed advanpe in benevolent contributions than
the present. None have sent afloat more re
ligious literature , built more churches , or
distributed more bibles , than this , and in all
that goes to show deeper religious convic
tions. Consciousness of the truth and fidel
ity to the cause of Christ this year , will
show an advance , and unmistakable signs'of
( Sods presence and comfort in the upbuild
ing of the waste plJices of .Zion , and "tke
garden of the Lord. "
Even in the upheaval of Labor versus Cap
ital , our nation has shown that God is
with ns , and that "justice and judgment are
the habitation of his tlnone , " and that our
nation will assert its wisdom and power in
the treatment of all who would raise the
hand of violence against the principles of
our noble , free and God given republic ,
founded upon the word of the Almighty and
supported by the prayers of' a godly people.
Ours is a Christian nation. Another has
said , France for literature , ' England for
wealth , Germany for learning , and the Uni
ted States for God. We rejoice in the com
pliment , and wear it as the glory star in our
nation's crown. The wise man has said , '
"Enter not into the path of the wicked , for
they eat the bread of wickedness , and drink ,
the wine of violence , but the path of the just
is as the shining light , that shineth more and
more unto the perfect day. " Blessed , thrice
blessed is the Christian nation. The church
and the school , religion and education are our
pride and our joy. And the progress and
hearty support of these two institutions , their
success ana victories are sufficient evidence of
our moral and spiritual growth. Better are
these than the standing armies , or the wealth
of all nations. And each must receive our
hearty and continued encouragement and
support , and are to-day , just cause for hearty
thanksgiving and praise to our God.
But we pass froih the nation to our own
.state , "Home , sweet Home. " ' Most of us
are Nebraskans , "here to stay. " "TLsour
state. We love to look ujxii our youthful
protege , yet in her teens , and justly pride in
her growth aud beauty. We' look upon her
76 thousand square miles of territory , abound
ing in beautiful streams and broad prairies ,
rich beyond computation , in agricultural re
sources. We look upon her golden fields of
grain. We spread her tables , and with true
western hospitality , say to the world , "come
and dine. ' ' The year passing has brought
us many guests , from the north , east , south
and west England , Scotland , Norway , Ger
many , Sweden , Denmark and Ireland , have
accepted our invitation , and their representa
tives have taken their seats among us in the
parior of our great state , and still there is
room. And with happy thanksgiving , we
say to others come. If we cannot offeras"
fat turkeys as some of our sister states , we
can offer quail , snipe and geese , with venison
thrown in. The year 188G has been one of
unusual pr&sperity. The soil has brought
forth bountifully. The fruits of which are
evident in the growth and substantial im
provements in all 9iir cities. And in the
.sudden appearance of substantial , comforta
ble homes , rising as if by magic over all our
prairies. A few more years like the present
and the dugout aud sod house will belong to
the things of the past. On many claims the
iron augur has pierced tjie earth , and the
windmill pump brings forth the cooling bev
erage , making melody in the heart oi man
and beast. The buffalo grass is being rooted
out , and the cereals are taking its place. All
are marks of progress. All honor is due
the Homesteaders of our state. To them we
owe more than any other for the prosperity
that abounds. It has cost them much. The
Jjattle against poverty has required more
grit , than to build railroads or lead armies to
battle. Their trials and privations will be
long to the unwritten pages of the history of
our state.But they "stuck to their bush , "
and the year 18SO is bright with promise ,
and is giving the rewards of honest toil. But
the state will never pay the debt it owes
them. The great railway corporations have
asserted their faith in the financial future of
our state in the spending of millions in the
construction of new lines of road in all di
rections , and extending surveys for the fu
ture that are to cross and recross , giving 'us
new towns with their wealth and improve
ments , accompanied by lower freights and
corresponding gain to the masses. Our own
B. ! c M. distancing all competitors in the
race. But we come nearer home and enter
the .sanctum of our own county and town.
During the year our county has made rapid
progress and substantial growth. School
houses and churches for the moral and spirit
ual good of tho people have been built. The
one to prepare the youth for usefulness in
life , and the other to prepare them for hap
piness in eternity. Each of untold blessing
to the county. Pleasant homes have been
reared , lawns beautified , and new farms
opened. One university has bden establish
ed , S20.000 worth of buildings completed and
in use by seven professors aud seventy stu
dents , and arrangements in progress for a
850,000 building in 1SS7. Thanks to our en
ergetic Methodist friends for this enduring
work of progress. Bartley lives , and is a 4
town of IbSti , in our own county. But we
enter our own town of McCook. We enter
ed the city a year ago the first time. It sur
prised us then in its size and beauty , and
has never ceased being a surprise. The year
has been one of marked prosperity. The
new and beautiful homes rising in all parts
of the city. The lovely lawns and gardens ;
the new school house : and last but not least ,
the stately brick blocks" , five in number , that
would do credit to any cit3west of the Capi to
tal , all of which shows unmistakable signs
business prosperity. They are standing
advertisements for our good , and begets
confidence in our future , and will add to the S.
prosperity of future years. The professional 5
men of our city , though their name be "Le
gion , " yet have they lived. The business
houses have done a good business and new
ones have been added to the list. Mechanics
and day laborers have had plenty to do at
good wages. And were it not for the curse
strong drink , which alone has taken
about $20,000 from our city during the past
year , and the gambling dens which have tak
as much more from the unwary. And the to
breakers of the sixth commandment adding
half as much more ; these three sins alone ter
costing our fair city over § 50,000 , and are the
cause of nearly every case of need in our
city. This 850,000 would buy food and S.
clothing lor every family of day laborers in
our city fromnow until the first of April ,
18S7 , and pay the salary of every pastor , and viz
running expenses of all our churches , and
leave a handsome sum for a new church in
1S7. If we would have greater prosperity
and more reasons for thanksgiving a year
' hence , we must rid our city of these leaches
of destruction , financially , morally and spir
itually , and raise hi .their stead , churches'
and schools , lovely homes and spiritual al
tars , bringing with them blessings untold ,
leading slaves to sin into the liberty of tho
Son of God. The state at large has honored
our city in selecting its secretary from our
list of worthy citizens , and giving , us the ac
companying advertisement for intelligence
and honesty , that will add its blessings and
praise. But let ns gather now at our own
hearths and make a survey of our own homes.
Though it be not a mansion but a humble
cottage , it is home. It is n place where we
gather the family together. It Is where we
Kit all our thanksgiving dinners which ought
to number about 305 in a year. It is the
place of parental advice and training. The
spot where religious instruction should be
Jirst given and received , not only the abode
of the family , but of the family bible , and
family portraits , and everyday history of
each member of the household. Around it
will gather the pleasant memorics'of the past
and the prophecies for the future. WJiere
the parental hand of blessing is laid on the
boys as did J acob of old ; and a mothers pray
ers will echo in the years to come.
a Have you a home ; return thanks to God for
it. and make this thanksgiving a joyful onq.
That home is the place of happy reunions
without formalities. There you are fed and
clothed and warmed. Wio days of the year il
has sheltered you. More than 1,000 meals il
has given you. Smiles and greetings without
number have cheered you. No evil lias come
nigh thy dwelling. No physician needed , and
no casket for the dead has entered. Be ye
thankful for the HOME. But I speak to-day
to some who have no home , but exist at hotels
and restaurants , and sleep where they can. I
feel sony for such. But you have reason
also to be thankful. God must have granted
you an abundance of patience , and a .strong
constitution if you arc able to endure ucii a
life. And if you would know what happiness
is and would enjoy a happy , joyful thanks
giving day a year hence , OKT A HOMI : : a
place that yon can call your own , if it be but
one room , get a HOME. But is the sorrowing
one here ? The remnant of-a broken family.
Let me say to such : The God of Zion wili
make good the breach. The Son of God will
be an elder brother. "He is altogether love
ly. " Bid him enter and abide with yoiij and
if.be has never been your guest this will be
the most JOYOUS feast of your life.
Then as individuals , let us make this a joy
ful thanksgiving-by making others htipppy ,
who may be less favored than we.
If you have a neighbor who mayjiqt be able
to provide a dinner worthy the day , fill a bas
ket and send it around with your compli
ments. Your own will seem all the bettei
for it. Or if you have not time for this , then
drop a dollar or two into the contribution
box for the purpose , and some of these sis
ters will be your angel of mercy to feed
the poor , and God will follow you , bestow-
poor
The liberal soul shall be made fat. " Amen.
The Iowa of It.
Gentle rentier peruse the following com
munication from an Iowa , Kossouth county ,
fanner , to William Coleman of this county ,
and rejoice with exceeding1 gladness with
your lot :
ALfiONA , IOWA , Nov. 19 ,
WJLHAM COLEMAN , McCooic , Neb.
DHAK Siu : Your letter was duly received ,
Monday. Would have answered sooner , bul
we have been experiencing One of Iowa's
blizzards. Commenced Monday evening , lust
ing until Thursday night. There were about
two feet of snow on axlevel , with some banks
twenty feet high. We bad to stretch a line
from the house to the barn , to keep from be
ing lost. Do j'ou think it is any wonder we
want to leare this country'/
AI.FJIED EVAXS.
Lincoln's Literary Style.
The errors of grammar and construction
which spring invariably from an effort to
avoid redundancy of expression remained
with him through life. Ho seemed to grudge
the space required for necessary parts of
speech. But his language was at twenty-two ,
as it was thirty years later , the simple and
manly attire of his thought , with little at
tempt at ornament and none at disguise.
There was an intermediate time when he sin
ned in the direction of fine writing ; but this
ebullition soon passed away , and left that
marvelously strong and transparent style in
which his two inaugurals were written. Nic-
olay and Hay , in the December Century.
Salt Rheum or Eczema ,
Old sores and ulcers ,
Scaldhead and ringworm , .
Pain in the back and spine ,
Swelling in the knee joints ,
Sprains and bruises ,
Neuralgia and toothache ,
Tender feet caused by bunions , corns and
chilblains , I wan-ant BKGCSS' TROPICAL OIL
to relieve any and all of the. above.
McMiLTT2NWEEKS. .
At THE TitmuxE stationery department
may be found the following line of fraterni
ty cards in stock : G. A. K. , B. of R. E. , B.
of L. F. , O. It. C. , B. of R. B. , A. O. of U.
W. , I. O. 0. F. , K. P. , A. F. & A. M. , Teleg
raphers , etc. Calj and inspect them , if
you desire anything in that line.
S. H. J3. CLARKE , the Omaha rail
road man of note , is the great Hoxin's
successor as Missouri Pacific general
manager.
Purify Your Blood.
If your tongue is coated ,
If your skin is yellow and dry ,
If you have boils ,
If you have fever ,
If you are thin and nervous ,
If you are bilious ,
If you are constipated ,
If your bones ache ,
If 3'onr head aches ,
If you have no appetite ,
If you have no ambition ,
one bottle of Bio s' BLOOD PUKIFIEI :
BLOOD 3lAKir. will relieve any and all of the
above complaints. Sold and warranted by
MoMilleii & Weeks.
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Itcht Mange , and Scratches of every kind
cured in GO Minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. A sure cure and perfectly harmless.
Warranted by S. L. Green , Druggist , McCook.
ESTRAY NOTICE.
Came to my premises , section 25 , township
, range 29 , about December 1st , 1880 , one roan
mnre , about 3 years old , and branded M on
left shoulder. Owner can secure same by
paying charges. J. S . DOYLE.
27 Box Elder , Neb.
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
LAND OFFICE AT-MCCOOK , NEU. , i
November 22.188G. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settlor has filed notice of his intention
make final proof in'support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before llesis-
ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
December 31st , 1880 , viz : John Moriarty , D.
. 3571 , for the northwest ii section 18 , town.
north , range 29 west , Gth P. M. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said
lund , viz : A. O.'Harlan , Osburn , Neb. ; A. P.
Larsen. McCook. Nebf ; W. A. Glasscock , Box
Elder , Neb. ; L. H. Stenson , McCook. Neb. v
20 S. P. HAHT , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I
November 2ith , 18S6. ;
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis to
or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Monday ,
January 3d , 18S7 , viz : Lemon Cross.'on Home
stead Entry 371G. for the S. W. U N. W. J . N.
W. Ji and S. E. Ji S. W. H section 34 , town
ship 1 north , range 30 west. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , '
: James Bell and J. W. Whittaker of Traer ,
Kansas. Peter Creager of Cedar Bluffs , Kans. ,
and Bud Richardson of McCook. Neb.
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DISCOVERED !
A PLAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY GOLD CHEAPER
THAN 'YOU CAN DIG IT.
THAT IS THE EXPRESSION OF EVERY ONE WHO VISITS
SCOTT'S NEW
We have come to McCook to stay. Have built a brick building on *
Main street arid have 110 rents to pay , and can sell goods for less money than
any one west of Chicago. W\keep the Largest Stock of Diamonds , Watches ,
Jewelry and Silverware in the West , and every one is surprised at the ex '
tremely low prices we are selling them for. We keep everything usually
found in a first-class store. We want your trade and will rnako it to your
interest to buy of us. A full line of Koger & Bro. Knives , Forks , Spoons and
Table Ware at Chicago prices.
PIANOS !
FOR RENT AND SALE , VERY LOW. .
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LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , I
November 22.1880. f
Notice is hereby { riven that the following-
namcil settler has tiled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis-
tcr or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
December 31st , 18MJ , viEdward S. Powell ,
on Pre. D. S. No. ott ! < ) , for the. south A of north
west Ji and west ; ; of couthwost 'i , section
13 , town. 2 , range SO , west. He names the fol
lowingwitnesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon , and cultivation of , said land , vi/ :
W. O. Russell , Perry Stone , 11. Hileiuan and
George Frederick , all of McCook. Neb.
S. P. HART , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , ( _
November atli , IgfcO. J
Notice is hereby given that the folloiving-
nained settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Reg-
ister or Receiver at JlcCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
December 17th , 1BSG , viz : Arthur 1J. Goodner ,
3) . S. 3003 , for the southwest } .i section 34 , town
1. N.rango 29 west Gth P. M He names the fol
lowing witnesses to 7 > rove his continuous res
idence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz :
E.I < . Macy , C. C. Smith. Prank Spicer , Christ
Ely , all of Cedar Bluffs , Kan.
24 S. P. HAHT , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McOooic , NEB. , f
November 8 , Ibbii. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and tlmtsaid proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday ,
December 21st. 18bO , viz : Harry L. Rosecrans ,
D. S. 8505 , for the west2 southeast and cast
southwest H section ao , town.-1 north , range
30 west. He names the followingwitnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon , and
cultivation of , said land , viMichael C.
Rider , Samuel McClain. Charles-W. Angel and
John S. Modrel , all of McCook , Neb.
24 S. P. HART Register.
LAND OFFICE AT McCooic , NEB. , " )
November 1,188 * ! . J
Notice is hereby given that.the following-
nnmed settler hns filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said , proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday
December llth. 1I58G , viz : Charles E. Stiles ,
Homestead 3GXi ! , lor the east \ ' southwest J.i ,
and east J * northwest h section 2 , town 4 ,
north range 20 , west. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence *
upon , and cultivation of. said hind.'viRich
ard E. Moore , Henry Winnns , Thomas Cow
ard and Fred Cogger , all of llo.v Elder , Neb.
2.J S. P. HART , Register.
LAMJ OFFICE AT McCooic , NEH. ,
October 29th , 1S8G. f
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof willije made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday ,
December 10th , 188(5 ( , viz : John II. Evert ,
Homestead 3012 , for the south \ ' northwest J4
and north 5 southwest H , section 27 , town. 3
north , range 29 west. He names the follow
ingwitnesses to prove his continuous resi
dence upon , and cultivation of. said land , viz :
W. H. Hamilton , William Doyle. Richard
Johnston and W. H. Smith , all of McCook ,
Neb. 23 G. L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , t
October 30th , 18SC. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof iu support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Hegis-
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday.
December llth , IbSti , viz : James Blossom
Farnsworth , Homestead 212S , for the south
east i section 17 , town. 1 north , range 29
west , Oth P. M. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence up
on , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Sidney
Dodge , John Goodenberger , Saxton B. Colt-
rain , Ainos Goodenberger , all of McCook , Neb.
23 G : L. LAWS , Register.
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , Neb. , I
November 1st , 18SO. f
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis-
tor or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Thursday ,
Dec. 10th. 18SG : Amos H. Reynolds , Home
stead 519 , for Jbc south } < southeast J * sec-
Jon 11 , and north * northeast J4 section 14 ,
own. 4 , north range 29 , west. He names the
'ollowing witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon , and cultivation of , said land ,
riz : Josiah Moore , Alex. W. Campbell , Valen
tine Bogle and Jacob Long , all of Box Elder ,
N'ob , ? J S. P. HART , Register ,
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SPACES RESERVED FOR L
OXAS EXJE (
WHO WILL OCCUPY THE FRANKLIN BRICK , ON THE S. W. COR.
OF MAIN AND DENNISON STS. , McCOOK ,
ABOUT iVlBER I.
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