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About McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1885)
The Tribune F. M. & E. M. KIMMELL , Editors and Publishers. Official City and County Paper THE Lariat , a bright little sheet that has been issued at Brush , Colo. , for the past year , has suspended operations. THE Pranklin Echo comes to us in i new dress and printed on a Cainpbel press , this week. The Echo is one oi the very few country papers in the state that can afford a Campbell. The'attention of the administration is called to the factthatMcCookis suf fering for the want of a postmaster and several democrats in that vicinity are suffering for want of a postoffice. Let the conjunction be made as soon as pos sible. Journal Topics. A PENNSYLVANIA millionaire has been sentenced to five years in the pen itentiary. The influence of New Jer sey seems to be spreading. It might make a trip west to get acquainted with the country and restore its health to the vigor of forty years ago. A CLERK in the auditor's office at Richmond , Virginia , has been convicted of stealing $24,000 while in office from the state. He was sent up for two years It was lucky for him that he stole noth ing but public money. Had he taken a $75 mule he would have been sure of five years at least. IT is now beginning to be well known that Morrison and Logan have an un derstanding about the Illinois Senator- ship which will make the selection oi one of them certain. Neither will with draw and all outsiders will be kept out side. This is the first time that the ownership of Illinois has been firmly asserted. Philadelphia Times. RUSSIAN journals are discussing fa vorably the old proposition to cede a portion of Russian Poland to Germany. It will include the ancient capital , War saw. It would probably be a good thing for the Poles and would have a tenden cy t8 reconcile the chancellor to any little accessions of territory Russia might acquire were she measurably suc cessful in the row with England. LATER dispatches from the seat of war in Winnepeg indicate that the charge of General Middleton's forces on the ten Indians in the ravine was not entirely successful , as "the leaden storm" was too much for them , but they ran away as "coolly as thougli- they had been on dress parade , " or words to that effect , and are sure that they killed one Indian. The next morn ing , after sleeping on their arms a mile from the battle field , the general found that the Indians had left. He is now waiting for reinforcements. "FOR years the Pioneer Press , almost alone among the daily newspapers of this state , has been fighting prohibition. To-day we sheath the sword. Henceforth it will offer no opposition to a constitu tional amendment prohibiting the man ufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in the stale. Tens of thousands who have agreed with the Pioneer Press in preferring the more moderate policy will accept prohibition as the only means of emancipating this state from the inso lent rule of this oligarchy of liquor dealers. " St. Paul Pioneer Press. THE Mexican government will not give any concessions to the Mormons who contemplate removing from the jurisdiction of the United States to es cape the laws against poligamy. It says that the Mormons may come there like other people and settle , but that they will be subject to the laws of the country , which forbid polygamy. The doors of the civilized world are closed to the saints. Africa is about their only chance. They might find a place there where they could defy the progress of civilization for a hall century longer at least. IT is now rumored that Attorney General Garland is in the same box with General Lawton in the matter of po litical disabilities , and that never hav ing had them removed by a two-thirds vote of congress he is not competent to hold a federal office. But this can hardly be true. As a judicial officer , at the head of the department of justice , we would hardly have consented to give a legal opinion to the President in a matter that was so personal to himself. lie has also almost continually held office for the past ten years. Journal. THE Grand Army of the Republic has quietly and without ostentation exer cised a care and charity for its members and veteran soldiers that is highly com mendable. Perhaps in the public opin ion the purpose of this organization has been to preserve the memories of the late war. This is one of the social feat ures , but the practical work has been to care for the infirm , bury the dead and provide for the widows and orphans , and in this they have done and are now do ing a commendable work. The posts in New York City are now adding another department which may be followed with great benefit in other sections ef the country. They have t recently organ ized an employment b'ureau , through which they obtain eniploym'ent for all worthy veterans. Thus far they have succeeded very well both in obtaining employment and in giving satisfaction to those who patronize them. Phila delphia Press. Stock Growers' Association Meeting The regular annual meeting of th Southwestern Nebraska Stock Growers Association was held at Benkleruan Neb. , May 1st , 1885. Meeting was call ed to order by President Bird. W. J McGillin , Acting Secretary. Minutes of called meeting held at MctJook April 10th ; 1885 , read and approved. The election of officers for the ensuing year was the next order of business , which resulted as follows : President Benj. Bird ; Vice-President , W. J. Me Gillin ; Secretary and Treasurer , J. B Meserve. An Executive Committee consisting of five members was then elected Benj. Bird , J. G. Stokes , D. Guernsey , \V. II. Davenport and J. T. Wray. The question of the Red Willow As sociation having advertised their round up to commence May 15th , was taken up , and while all the members present were disposed to concede them the date , if possible , it was deemed impossible to do so , after thorough discussion , as many members had already planned their work so as to commence on the 20th , anc could not change their arrangements seas as to be able to attend a round-up on the 15th. Also , that the date had been so thoroughly advertised that all out side parties could come and get their strays out of this county , that it was considered inexpedient to change the date at this late day. The Secretary was instructed to correspond with the officers of the Red Willow Association , and , to urge them to wait until the 20th , so that but one round-up shall occur on the Red Willow. On motion of W. J. McGillin , the date of the annual meeting was changec to the second Monday of April of each year , and that the place of meeting be at McCook , instead of Benkleman , as heretofore. Motion was made and carried that il any member of the Executive Commit tee fail to serve , from any cause , the President shall have power to appoinl another to act in his place. Motion was made and carried that the matter of fire-guards be left entirely in the hands of the Executive Commit tee , and that thev meet at Culbertson Neb. , on the 18th of May , 1885 , and hear any suggestions that any member has to make , and determine , how much the association shall expend on the same and make arrangements for plowing by contract BENJ. BIRD , President. J. B. MESERVE , Secretary. County-Seat Clatter. County Commissioners meet again June 2d , 1885. Fred Munsinger , the German who sel the fire south of the river , which did so much damage , and who escaped trial at the time , was brought in by Sheriff Welborn , last week , from Hamilton county , Neb. , where he was captured. Munsinger had his trial , last Monday before Hon. H. M. Ashmore , County Judge , p.lead guilty , and was sentenced to three months in the County Jail anc to pay a fine of $50. Hon. Wm Gaslin was in our town , Tuesday night , on his way to hold special term of the District Courc at Stockville. C. F. Babcock , paid our city a short visit on Monday , come often Charles , we like to see you. COUNTY-SEAT. C. E. Perkins , president of the C. B & Q. R. R. purchased 110,000 acres of land in northwestern Kansas a few days ago. This is one of the largest sales of agricultural lands in this part of th state. Atwood Citizen. Commissioners' Proceedings. OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK , I INDIANOLA , Neb. , April 25,1885. J The board of county commissioners of Rec Willow county met pursuant to adjournment of March 28th , 1835. Present , E. J. Allington , Henry Crabtrcc , commissioners , and C. D. Cramer , county clerk. Minutes of last session read and approved. On motion land of G. F. Randall , N. E. & N. W. 1/4. and lot 2 of section 33 , town. 3 , range 29 , assessed at § 131.00 and clerk instructed to en ter same on tax list of 1884. ROAD PETITION James "Williams and oth ers , and written consent of owners of land , read , considered , and on motion road estab lished as follows : Commencing1 at the S. E. corner of section 35 , town. S , range 28 , running thence west 1 mile on section line to the S. W. corner of section , town , and range. On motion land of Frank Fritsch , N. E. & N. E. M section 11 , E. 1A S. E. J section 2 , S. E. J N. E. J4 section 2 , all in town. 4 , range 28 , as sessed at § 240.000 and clerk instructed to enter same on tax list. Ho AD PETITION George B. Gragg , Frank Fritsch and others , and written consent of land owners read , considered , and road estab lished as follows : Commencing at S. W. cor ner of the N. W. Ji of the S. W. U of section 11 , town. 4 , range 28 west , running thence east on the. 8th station line 1 mile , or to section line between sections 11 and 12 , same tp and range. On motion land of Wm. P. Burns , E. H S. W. and W. Vi S. E. X section 4 , town. 2 , range . assessed at $240.00 , and clerk instructed to enter same on tax list. On motion claims as follows were audited and allowed , and warrants drawn on general fund 1834 levy : W. M. Gibboney , setting and boxing trees atcourt house 5 2 25 Boyer & Shaw , lamp forcourt house 3 00 . H. Purdum , window glass for court house , pens and legal paper 205 J.H.Goodrich.postalcardsand printing. 6 50 Brumbaugh & Goodrich , supplies to poor , per order Clark Ward , overseer poor. . . 1 88 Omaha Bepublican , treasurer's receipts and court wrappers 10 00 On motion claim of C. A. Hotzc , appraiser road damages , audited and allowed and war rant drawn on road fund 1881 levy $3 20 On motion official bonds as follows were appaoved : S. B. Howe , Justice , East Valley precinct. Geo. Huggins , Justice , Gerver precinct. Wm. Murphy , overseer road district 13. "W. F. Simpson , overseer road district 6. William Kilgore , overseer road district 10. I. S. Yale , treasurer of the 47 Cattle Co. , com- > lains that the personal property of said Co. vas assessed fn 1884 in Red willow precinct in he names of the stockholders of said Co. , that 10 has no authority to pay claims against indi- iduals holding stock of said Co. , and requests action by the board to correct the tax books of 1884 , and accepts service of notice to show cause why said error should not be corrected. On motion the clerk was Instructed to make correction in names , aa requested by said I. S. Tale. On motion the board adjourned to meet Sat urday , May 2d , 1885. Attest : E. J. ALDINGTON , Chairman. C. D. CRAMER , County Clerk. If you want to get the most goods for your money go to E. M. BBICKBY & CO. for Clothing , Gents' Fur nishing Goods , etc. , where you will find prices lower than any place in the coun try. Bear in mind that here you willfind an assortment of all the latest and most popular goods in market. Our Clothing surpasses all in style and make. Our Fine Suits are continually being mistaken for Tailor made goods , so handsome ly are they made and so perfect the fit. We have just received another large line of Spring Suits , Pants , Fancy Shirts , Summer Goods , Ties , Un derwear , etc. A fine line Boys' Hats just received. Here are the Fine Points of our goods : Elegant Fit , SUPERIOR MAKE , LATEST STYLE and LOWEST PRICE. Your patronage solicited , fi. _ . et. hj PJ P P et.g i-J CD CO ' . S' g. COH c CD H O2 CT- > * p sr | § ! < P _ * * " CD 2 " L-KWliai f * \ O < < p ( } -M Hi O p CD i 'i ' 111 i i n " - O oCD CD Ji 02 B S CD * -J S a i § O CD CD O S § i ts f CD O CDw CDo CD o p * P t ! - " C % 0 ° Qj CD P p , _ J O p cr . g CD zn HI 02 O O afi. CD i I m m fJ CD CD h S 02 CD p CO § 3 CD § 02 CON Hs ja . CD 2 N 2-1 i 8s O H 09 o § I 3' Ss P CD 02 SPRING GOODS I desire to call the public attention to the fact that my spring stock , purchased in Chicago , in person , of Dry Goods and Clothing ; Boots and Shoes , Hats and Caps , Gents' Furnishing Goods , Notions of all kinds , Groceries and Provisions , IS NOW OPEN FOR INSPESTIOB , C. H. ROGERS , McQOOK , - NKBRASKA. 4 111JJJJ lilll Are fighting on the other side of the "big pound/ ' WILCOX BROS. Are fighting HIGH ( PRICES on this , and are receiving J7ew Goods daily in all ( Departments. Have received two car-loads of Flour , this week , a d while wheat and flour are steadily advancing , will sell at reasonable rates , * * * 4&ie * jt * VWrW < * j < * 4 * SmFr WAR OR NO WAR. JJow is your time to lay in a supply. Have just received a large stock of Teas Coffee Etc. , , Syrup , . JJfO ) CAM GIVE WU ( BM&GMJIS IJf Boots & Shoes , Hats & Caps. HAVE AM ALMOST ENDLESS VARIETY New Lawns , Cashmeres , Etc , , White Goods All-Over-Embroideries , - - , FINE NOTIONS , ETC. , ETC. . * j i ntJn vrf * 4inui < * > tfi < * * 1uvfcrkVfc > fe * mvvvtfrf rf.vr Ail Plug Tobaccoes 500. a Ib. If you wish goods at Low ( Prices buy of us. BROS. WE.ST DB.NNISON STRRRT. PINAL PROOF NOTICES. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEIL , I April 5th , 1SS. > . f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has lilcd notice of his intention to make linal proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Rcgis- ter or .Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , June Cth , 1SS5 , viz : James A. Piper , D. S. 'M , tor the northwest quarter of section 3 , town ship 4 north , range 29 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Jacob Long , A. W. Campbell , Win. Doyle and Stephen Holies , all of Box Elder , Neb. 48 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I April 11th. IbSo. f Notice is hereby given that the iollowing- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make llnal proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , May 23d , lbST , vi/s : John Calkins , D. S. 430 , for the southeast quarter section 35 , township U , north of range 20 west. He names the iollow- ing witnesses to prove his continuous resi dence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Franklin P. Laveriek , William F. Thorp , Wal lace W. Dunham and Eugene G. Dunham , all of Stoughton , Neb. 46 G. L. LAWS. Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I March 30th , 1883. 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 will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Monday , May 18th , 1885 , viBenavill Booth , Homestead Entry 462 , for the east JJ southeast i section 24 , township 1range 29 and lots Sand 4 section 19 , township 1 , range 28. He names the follow ing witnesses to prove his continuous resiJ dence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : JacobF.Boyer , WilburF.Saunders , William C. Shockley and Stephen C. Boyer. all of Stough- ton. Neb. 47 G. L. LAWS. Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I April 16th , 1883. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim , ind that said proof will bo made before Reg ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb , on Friday , June 5th. 1KS5 , viz : Elizabeth Pollock , widow of Joseph Pollock , deceased. Homestead 2002. for the south Vi southeast H of section 14 and north northeast i of section 23. township 1 , north , range 28 west. She names the following j witnesses to prove her continuous residence ! upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : E. J. Allington , H. B. Strowbridge , J. E. Dolph and I Wm. Kendall , all of Danbury , Neb. 47 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , i April 18th , 1885. 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 , md that said proof will be made before Regis- north H southwest h of section 20 , township 1 north , range 28 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence ' upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Jacob ? . Boyer , Abram Hammond , James B. Miller' and John L. Sellers , all of Stoughton , Neb. 4T G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I May 4tb , 1885. f ! Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of her intention o make final proof in support of her claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis- , er or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , ' June 13th , 1SS5 , viz : Agnes E. Wickwire. wid ow of Ira G. Wickwire , deceased. Homestead No. 29. for the southeast quarter of section 4 , ' township 3 north , range 29 west. She names the following witnesses to prove her continu ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said ! land , viz : Lyman Miller , John Modrell , Wal ter Hickling and William Johnson. 40 . G. L. LAWS , Register. . . ' j LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEB. , ) ' i April 30th , 1883. f ' i Notice is hereby given that the lollowing- i named settler has filed notice of her intention i to make final proof in support of her claim , i and that said proot will be made before Register - - ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , June 12th , 1885 , vi/ : Alice Elliott , D. S. 1106 , for the southwest quarter of section 11 , town ship 1 north , range 29 west. She names the t following witnesses to prove her continuous t residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , t viz : Adolph Fiillgrabe , John Harris , Jatnes i n Kilpatrick and Ephraim Green , all of McCook , ( . jfeb. 4U G. L. LAWS , Register. t COMPLAINT NOTICES. U. S. LAND OFFICE McCook , Nebraska , April 7th , 18M. Complaint having- been entered at this ofiicc by Charles M. Deveny against George McMur- ry for abandoning his Homestead Entry 2KU , dated at North Platte , Neb. , January 30,18SJ , upon the northeast quarter section 17 , town ship 2 north , range : J7 west , in lied Willww county , Nebraska , with a view to the cancel lation of said entry ; the &aid parties are here by summoned to appear at this ofiicc on the 2Uth day of May , litoo , at 1 o'clock , P. M. . to respond and furnish testimony concerning' said alleged abandonment. 47 G. L. LAWS. Register. U. S. LAND OFFICE McCook , Nebraska , April llth , 18 > . Complaint having- been entered at this ollico by Samuel Unzickcr against William H. Price ' for abandoning his Homestead Entry 1017 , dated at McCook , Nebraska , August 14th , 1884 , , upon the west 'A southwest J of section 13 , township 1 , north of range . ' 50 west , in Red Willow county. Nebraska , with a view to the cancellation of said entry ; the said parties arc hereby summoned to appear at this ollice on the ICth day of May , 18S5 , at 10 o'clock , A. M. , to respond and furnish testimony concern- in ? said alleged abandonment. 46 G. L. LAWS , .Register. LEGAL NOTICE. OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLEHK , McCooK. NEB. . April 30th , ISM. f I Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of April , 1885 , Allen C. Clyde tiled his petition at this ollice praying the Board of Trustees of the Village of MeCook , Neb. , to grant him u | J license to sell malt , spirituous and vinous 11- I quors within the corporate limits of said vil lage for the ensuing municipal year. 40 F. M. KIMMELL , Village Clerk. LEGAL NOTICE. OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK , JICCOOK. NEn. . April 30th , 188. ) . f Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of April , 18&5 , Moses Stern filed his petition at this oflice praying the Board of Trustees of the Village of McCook , Neb. , to grant him a ( license to sell malt , spirituous and vinous 11- | quors within the corporate limits of said village - i lage for the ensuing municipal year. 4'J F. M. KIMMELL , Village Clerk. ' JURYMEN Through courtesy of Sheriff Welborn we are enabled to present the following list of jurors drawn to serve May 13th , , 1885 : , GRAND JURY. t J. B. Meserve , James F. Clarke , W. A. Winniear , John Gerver , S. Bastian. 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