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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

favorable consideration. 1t needs no
argument to show, if carried out. the
great advantages which will result 10
all concerned, particularly to those who
own large tracts of land now substanti-
ally in the wilderness and difficult of
disposal at remunerative prices Under
the program proposed such lands can
be sold, populated and improved with
out trouble or expense to their owners
other than the appropriation of % per
cent. OF the net proceeds, which, it is
believed, would be almost Immediately
more than covered by the enhanced
value OF such adjacent tracts as they
might reserve for private disposition.
The history of settlements in the West
and Northwest shows that where land
companies with sufficient resources
have been properly managed, under
weil-ordered systems, the result almost
invariably has been large profits and
benefits to all concerned. While the
conditions under which settlement
must be made in the above named
States are essentially different from
those encountered by colonization soci-
cites IN the West, it is believed that the
proposed plan can be started under
such favorable auspices rs will insure
equally favorable results.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18


meanness, wich is discouragin. Too
stamps Utebcnn 10 me he'd Din voosed.
and wuz consekently wuthlis. To git
rid NV EN- Ihed to wait till after mite
and pass EN- off onto Bascom, witch. by
candle-lite, be coodent see the cancellin
mark. But the next mornin he dis
kiyered it, and forced me to take EN-
back and give him two good ones. in
Their place. The Dimekrat witch wood
send me cancelled stamps is unworthy
the name Nv Dimekrat. | can't yoose
EN- theirs nobody witch takes EN- but
Bascom, and ez he don't take stamps
from anybody else he hez no diflikilty
IN flxin EN- upon me. Stamps fohich
heU BIN y0oSed UullSt, and cancelled, heu
no Cal0e 10 me. Remember that.
PETROLEUM V. Massey,
(Dimekratic Guide).
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18
The ChinneMn XnlleY Flood.

The most destructive flood ever known
in this state visited the Chippewa valley
last week AT Eau Claire business
houses We're submerged, and two hun
dred houses were swept down by the
torrent. At Chippewa Falls the river
rose thirty feet, business houses were
submerged, many buildings were
swepted away, and a number of lives
were lost. The Wisconsin and Black
river were also on the rampage, and the
aggregate loss of the floods is estimated
at not less than four millions of dollars
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18
A Cherry Breakfast,

Pleasing social converse aids diges-
ton, and no one could become dys-
peptic under the roof of the noted wit,
the Rev. Sidney Smith. Coming dow.
into the long, low breakfast room bright
and happy he would ask d. Ia servant,
to "glorify the ROOM" This meant thai
three Venetian windows were to be flung
wide open. In this blaze of flowers and
sunshine, family and guests sat dowr
to the first meal of The day. which the
infectious gayety Of the genial host
made "a feast of reason and flow Of
soul"
Il think breakfast so pleasant" he
said, because no one is conceited before
one o'clock"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18
Republican Ticket.
For President
JAMES G.. BLAINE.
OF Maine.
For Vice. President
JOHN A. LOGAN.
OF Illinois
Republican Electors.
State Ticket.

For Governor
JEREMIAH Nj. RUSK, of Vernon.
For Lieutenant Governor
SAM S. FIFIELD, of Ashland.
For Secretary of State
ERNST G.. THINE, of Kenosha
For State Treasurer
EDW'D G.. MCFEIRIDGE, of Dodge.
For Attorney General
LEANDER f. FISBY, of Washington.
For State superintendent
ROBERT GRAHAM, of Winnebago.
For Railroad Commissioner
NILS z. HAUGEN, of Pierce.
For Commissioner of Insurance
PHILIP l.. SPOONER, JR., of Dane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18
A Divorce Case Taken TO a Higher Court.

The records of the present term of
the Curcut Court of Grant county
contains the following entry: Chris
tina Nurenberger VS. George Nurenber-
ger. Divorce. Case dismissed. Both
parties being dead.
Last March Christina Nurenberger,
n pretty little woman, with bright open
countenance. light brown hair, and blue
ewes. and aged about twenty-six years,
came to this city for the purpose of IN
shutting proceedings for divorce from
her husband. course. brutal msn. by
whom she had borne three children,
and who was thirty years her senior
To one of our prominent lawyers she
told the story of her husbands cruelty,
and the complaint was drawn up set
ting forth that charge. At that time
his cruelty had compelled her to leave
him. A few weeks aftcrward she again
visited the city. and requested her at
torney to have the case dismissed. as
she had concluded 10 again try To live
with her husband The attorney adj
yised her to adopt that course, If she
could do so with safety. A few weeks
later the poor woman came again. and
told the attorney to allow the case to 60
on. MS his conduct was So cruel that she
was afraid TO live with him. This was
the LIST seen by the attorney of poor
Christina Nurenbergcr until Thursday
AUGUST 2lst. when,in the house that had
been her home. he gazed at her pale
blood.stained and lifeless face, as she lay
upon the floor in deep pool of her own
blood, with three bullet holes through hei
head and another through her breast
whilst the head and and face were
horribly mangled by gashes made by
Ratchet in the hands of her cruel and
brutal husband. whose lifeless form wa:
hanging from tree few rods distant
from, tho house. where after committing
his bellish act of murder. he had gone
10 end his miserable career by suicide
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

That was good point made by
Gen. Logan in his speech at Toledo
last week, when, referring to the Dem
ocratic party and its free trade record
he said, IL will not say that they are
acting the part of agents of the British
government, but l do say that, mis-
guided though they are, they performed
the same service for the British govern
ment while they had the power in this
country, that The lords Of England ,oouId
haze performed if they had seats IN The
congress Of The United States Of inner
ic0 -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18
S. C. MCDONALD.

Some enthusiastic admirers of Mr.
Fratt, the Democratic nominee for
Governor, are anxious to dub him "Old
Hickory" but the Oshkosh Times, a
disguised Democratic paper, sug-
gest that "Old Basswood'' would be
more appropriate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

Republican papers last week only
claimed a Republican majority in Maine
of 10000, and Democrats tried to bolster
themselves up with the hope that full
returns would cut those figures down a
notch or two. But as returns keep
coming in. Instead of coming down, the
majority keeps going higher. The total
vote of the state reaches 42,4l0, and
Robes majority over Redman is 20,615.
This is the largest majority ever given
candidate for governor in that state in
a presidential year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

Grant County Ticket
For State Senator
+. |. KIDD.
For Co. Supt. of Schools
CHAS. l.. HARPER.
For Sheriff
ORA RICHARDS.
For County Clerk
G. w. HILL.
For Clerk of Circuit Court
A. G.. MORSE.
For County Treasurer
THOMAS MCMAHON.
For Register of Deeds
l.. Ii. BOUGHTON.
For District Attorney
X. c. ORR.
For County Surveyor
j. G.. SCOTT.
For Coroner
S. G. MCDONALD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

To REMOVE MmDEw.-Take two
ounces of chloride of lime: pour on it
quart OF boiling water; then add three
quarts of cold water; steep the linen
twelve hours, when every spot will be
extracted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

Legacies amounting to $3.50, 1000 were
left by the late Senator Anthony to his
sister and other relatives. He left $25-
600 for public purposes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18
Grant County Ticket,

For Member Congress, Sd Dis
ROBERT NJ. LA TOILETTE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

Try for a premium at our coming Fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-09-18

hey a bushel or more NV letters to
anser, but ez none NV EN- contained the
rekisit stamps. no attention will be pade
to EN-. am wiilin to yoose my time
in the coz, but | must hev suthin onto
witch to sustane life while am dom NV
it. And while am about it, | NAV say
that there is in human nacher fathom-
less depravity, an unboundid depth nv
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Chas. E. H. Guthrie Of the Omaha
Bee, and John II. Cornes of the Her
aid, were in town the close Of last week.
Royal Buck, of Red Willow, who has
been confined to the house since Christ
mas, we are pleased to see, is able to
be around again.
Levi Sanderson of Blairyille, Iowa,
arrived in town, Saturday. He is
brother of w. NJ, whom he will assist
during the summer.
Chester Pope and C. B. Sawyer of
Coldwater, Furnas county, were in the
first Of the week, trying to buy ranch
for range purposes.
Mrs. G. N. Bachelor who has been
visiting in Plattsmouth for some time,
but lately returned home, went east on
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Stutzman, daughter of Mrs. p.
Boyle, arrived in McCook, Sunday night.
She was accompanied by her two child
red and Miss Black.
Mr.. Watkins of the Blue Hill Times
and W. S. Morris of the same town,
were in town, last week. "They report
the Valley booming"
DR.. P. Boyle, who has been visiting
in Hillsdale, ILL.,, for the last three
months, returned home Sunday night.
His eyes were not benefited as much
as was hoped.
Hiram Bixley and Samuel McClain
of Collum, ILL.,, with their families have
arrived in McCook. They have entered
claims north of town, and are building
houses in West McCook.
Senator Dolan made McCook flying
visit, Saturday. He reports having had
grand time during his recent visit to
our national capital, the metropolis, and
other points of interest in the east.
D. W. Irwin and George Bentley Of
Cambridge were in town on land bust
ness, Friday. Mr.. Irwin instituted six
contests and made eight entries besides.
Mr.. Bentley also entered half section.
Sam. Ashmore came in from Hayes
county, Saturday. He reports loss as
being very light. He also says that
more cattle perish along the railroad
and river in the vicinity of Benkelman
than anywhere else in this region.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Frank j. Sibley of Lincoln, W. c. T..
of Nebraska, addressed crowded house.
Sunday evening, on the important sub
ject of temperance. Mr.. Sibley, repre-
senting the Good Templar organization
Of this state. has been doing good work
in organizing lodges in the Valley. He
expects to have lodges in effective work
ing order in every town between Nc
Cook and Red Cloud-in fact but few
towns remain in whose midst such or
CARNATIONS are not now Furnishing He
returns to our town, Wednesday even
ing, March 9Th, when he will organize
lodge in McCook. Let the friends of
temperance turn out in force on that
evening, and help form strong, ag-
gressive order.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
CHURCH DEDICATION.

There will be service at St. Virgilius
Catholic Church in Indianola, on Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
March 4th, 9th, 9th and 9TH, at the hours
of 1O4 A. NJ, and y P. NJ. Each day
accompanied by instructions by Revs.
DR.. Tanning, Father Rhulier and Father
Reichert. Dedication services will take
place on Friday, March 9TH, the cele-
brant being Rt. Rev. DR.. Conner, Bishop
Of Dibona and Vicar Apostolic of Neb.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
PERSONAL POINTERS.

Mayor Berger is entertaining his
brother.
Chas. Love of the Sun was in town
on Monday:
D. NJ. Tomblin, the Arapahoe banker,
was in town, Monday.
Mr.. Stearns of Hastings favored us
with short call, last Thursday.
Fred. Harris attended the. masquerade
ball at Friendville, Friday night.
Elmer Rowell has returned from an
extended visit to brothers in Iowa.
G.. L. Laws visited in Orleans and
Republican City, Saturday and Sunday.
Jesse Welborn and Geo. A. Hunter
from the county seat were in town,
Friday.
Sheriff Welborn, Geo. Purdham and
R. NJ. Snavely had business in town,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Sibley and
child, of Lincoln, were in town, Sunday
and Monday.
W. j. McGillin and Benz. Bird of
Benkelman were in town a number of
days, this week.
Abe. Berry, the Medicine cattle man.
with headquarters at Indianola, visited
McCook, Friday.
Patrick Egan Of Land League fame,
now resident of the state capital, was
in town, Sunday.
r. S. Cooley of Stoughton, and Joe
Williams of Walton, were in town on
business, Friday.
Mrs. A. P. Sharp and two children
returned from a visit to friends in In
dionola, Saturday.
j. T. Wray, who has been making his
winter-quarters at McCook, returned to
Culbertson, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Fisher went to
Indianola, Saturday, on visit, return
ing Sunday morning.
Mr.. Henderson of Illinois has taken
claim north of town. He will move
out from Illinois in the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. W. q. Taylor and Mrs.
A. E. Lyle Of Culbertson came down to
hear the Emma Wells Co., Monday night.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The Emma Wells Co. gave perform
ances in McCook, Monday and Tuesday
evenings. The first entertainment was
quite fair. Miss Rays vocal solo, and
Miss Wells piano solo were roundly
applauded, and the program throughout
was ''midling to fair" But Tuesday
evenings performance was rather thin.
The company needed some rehearsal land
filed in with very stale gags at times.
We don't go much on the ''four-voiced
vocalist" business, but Miss Wells per-
formances on the piano forte are SUI
perb. They played to good houses both
evenings.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

A number of our business men have
purchased 400 feet of hose, and at a
trial of the same, Saturday, everything
worked satisfactorily. At present we
have but one large hydrant, which is
situated in front Of the Citizens Bank,
but water can be thrown over many
buildings in the neighborhood. With the
immense power, which in cases of emer-
gency can be gotten direct from the
engine at the water works, no town in
this state is in such shape as McCook
in the way of fighting fire. In addition.
most of our residences have small hy-
drants in front of them, and with few
feet of hose, almost every property own
er can have miniature fire department
Of his own with which he can success
fully combat fires in their incipient
states; and then the advantages of irri-
eating yards is most important con-
sideration, or will be so during the warm
weather of the summer. Our water
works are the browning glory of Nc
Cook, the Magic City of the Upper
Republican.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

aAfter the opera was over, Tuesday
evening, the members Of the Emma
Wells Co. INDUCED in war Of words,
in their rooms at the Dining Hall. To
judge by the conversation which passed
between the parties, we conclude that
Marks, the manager Of the troupe, had
insulted the ladies by some remark he
made during the evenings performance,
and the ladies limited in strong terms,
that although alone and defenceless
they could take care of themselves. We
doubt not they can, for their de-
meanor was lady-like while here, if
they are not murdered in cold blood by
the portly managers grammar.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

In company with MIR. j. F. Forbes,
we had the pleasure of participating in
the mask ball held in the stai6 old burg
of Bloomington, on the evening of the
22d. There were very large number
of maskers present, embracing people
from Bloomington, Franklin, Riverton,
Orleans and other towns. The costumes
were varied and magnificent and the
supper at the Commercial House ele-
CANT We are under obligations to the
sterling agent of the B. & NJ, Mr.. John
Gordon, for courteous treatment. A
little matter of courtesy which was
overlooked by the ladies toward num-
Der OF strangers was the only drawback
to the latter's unalloyed pleasure. Ev-
erything down the valley has bright
appearance. Considerable building is
going on, and general improvement is
being made. Prospects are fne-were
never better.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
LOST.

A brown wooden shawl: between j. Z.
Berger's and my residence, Wednesday
night. Finder will be suitably reward
ed by returning same to S. l.. Greens
Drug Store. A. NJ. KELLY.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The idea of the size of McCook en-
tertained by people living down the
Valley are amusing indeed. People liy-
ing in towns with about half our popu-
lation, asked us whether McCook wasn't
very small town, and when informed
of the population of our town, were
greatly surprised to hear that McCook
had grown to such proportions in less
than two years.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Our Land Officers are in constant re-
ceipt of letters asking for information
like the following one from Posey coun-
ty, Indiana, which has been handed to
us to answer. In the first place there
is plenty of land in this, Red Willow
county, as well as in adjoining counties,
subject to homestead, presumption and
timber-culture entry, which is peculiar
ly adapted to mixed farming. If par
ties desire making Nebraska their fu-
ture home, the Republican Valley is a
good place to come to. Come look the
land over.
STEwARTsvILLE, IND, Feb. 1884.
SIR will you please give me some
information concerning governm n
lands. Is there any to be homesteaded
in your or adjoining counties ? Is it
good for mixed farming, that is stock
and grain Where are the best gov
eminent lands to be found !? Please
give me all the information you can, as
some in this part of the state have our
minds set on Nebraska.
HARRISON BARRETT.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

There are plenty of claims on the d.
vides back from Red Willow Greek, and
to those hunting claims we say go out
and look over them. The people along
the Willow will show the land without
charge willingly.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

We have the information that the
contest Of Green VS.. Vondres was close
ly fought, occupying two days, and was
finally continued until April 9th. The
claim, from its proximity to town, is a
valuable one, and the end is not yet
By the by, it were seasonable advice to
those who are negligent respecting their
claims to waken up, for claims cannot
be held as easily as observation-disclosures
are two many on the lookout for such
sstakes."
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The contest Of Mack VS.. Tomblin oc-
cupied the attention Of the Land Officers
three days of this week. This is the
second hearing of the case, and involves
timber-claim valued at $500.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Thirty-6ve young boys, sent to Ne
braska by the Woman's Aid Society of
New York, got off the train at Alma,
Saturday morning. We understand the
purpose is to bind them out to farmers
and others in that neighborhood.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

We had the pleasure Of meeting the
veteran journalist, Col. Pickett of the
Bloomington Guard, during a recent
enjoyable visit to that place. Also, Mr..
Crane, the enterprising young man Of
the Franklin Echo.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

H. W. Pike is getting his lumber yard
in shape. His stock building is COM
pleted, and Office we'll under way.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28
For SALE.

8 or 4 horses, 2 cows, 2 brood sows,
few thoroughbred Plymouth Rock
cockerels, and well improved home
and stock ranch. For prices, inquire
of h. s. WEST,
Indianola, Red Willow Co., Neb.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

IF you want the best -four in town
call at the City Bakery. Samples giver
to those who wish to try it.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

just received, three barrels of Rob
ertson County, Kentucky whisky,which
I have for sale by the drink at my bar.
Also, j. Schiltz & Co.'s Milwaukee beer
constantly on hand.
JOSEPH BRAIN.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Why John Plunket land female COM
panion) concluded to depart from
amongst US doth thus appear Tues
day evening of last week, number of
railroad boys held levee at the Church
i'll House in honor () of the above
named individual, and prescribed dose
of tar and feathers, in an artistic man
ner to be administered, if, peradventure,
it did not appear clear to his mind that
this cline was not congenial. He did
not stand long on the order Of his 60
ing-but went on the first train-bag
and baggage.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

We were shown some specimens of
sod corn grown by Mr.. Sheppard on the
Willow, without any cultivation what
ever, which certainly indicate that crops
can be raised in Red Willow county.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

From number of Stoughton people
who have been in town during the week,
we gain the information that settlers are
coming into that locality rapidly.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

A telegram received from Brush,
Colo, about $50 miles west Of McCook,
Tuesday morning, stated that the heav-
lest snow storm of the season occurred
during Monday night. There were four
inches Of snow on the ground Tuesday
morning.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The party of IA which arrived from
Marengo, Iowa, last week, consists of
L. O. Marble and family, NJ. F. Marble
and family, B. F. Olcott and family,
Samuel Brown and family, and Messrs.
Long and Cain. We are happy to state
that the entire party is we'll pleased with
McCook, and will make this their home.
L. 0. Marble now has three buildings
in course of erection, and we are inform
ed that the other members of the party
will build them homes. A number of
other families are expected the first Of
the month.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Numerous little houses dotting the
hill sides can he viewed from the eleva-
ton north of the town site. Many of
these claims have been entered during
the past few months. Land in the vi
entity of town has been taken up very
rapidly.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Fine sugar cured hams and breakfast
bacon sliced at DUNCAN & Shekel's.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

James Hatfield had another car load
of corn hauled out to his ranch the first
of the week.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The libel case of Phillippi VS.. Whit
taker came up for hearing before
Judge Ashmore, last Saturday, and Mr..
Whitaker was bound over in the sum
of 500, taking his own recognizance,
to appear at the next session of the Dis
trict Court. The suit arose from an
article in the Courier, written by Mr..
Whitaker, in which Phillippi was men
toned in connection with the death of
Mr.. Picken's horse Bill, who is suppos-
ed to have left the land of the living
under suspicious circumstances.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

The members of the Ladies' Union
will meet at the residence of Mrs. G. L.
Laws, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

NoTICE.-From this date best of corn
fed beef will be found at Farley
Market.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-28

Fish and poultry at DUNCAN & Shek.
els, every Thursday and Friday.