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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-24
THE SECOND ACT
In Domestic TrnEedy--A Husband Shoot,
u His Wife's Seduccr. -

In Domestic TrnEcdy-A Husband Shoots
p $50 His wife's scduccr. ,ssi 1-
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, September ga
Jo',rnat special reports the killing OF
Edwin Henry by Capt. L. johnson at
Hayesville, Tenn, to-day. This is the
second act in the tragedy which began last
fall in this city, where johnson and his
family then resided. On the sOth Of
November, 1888, Mrs. johnson commit.
sed suicide. After her death rumors were
circulated to the effect that the cruelty Of
her husband was the inspiring cause
Of her takins her life, and johnson
to exculpate himself gave to the public n
number Of letters written by Mrs. johnson
to her husband, in one OF which she ad.
mitted improper relations had existed be-
tween herself and Henry. These letters
were written in style at once graphic and
powerful, and their publication attracted
wide attention. johnson is q we'll known
lawyer and political speaker, but for some
time past has held a position in the pcn-
sion service OF the Government, the du.
ties OF which required his presence in
Tennessee. He threatened after the death
his wife that lie would kill Henry,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-24
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, September o3.-Mr.
johnson left Greenville last night armed
with a double -barrellcd shot gun in d
buggy in company with negro. They
rode twelve miles in the country and
spent tho reminder of the night in n
stable. Learning Henry was in a store
near johnson rushed out, took Henry by
surprise and shot him twice. The first
shot took effect i'll the body and the sec
ond in the temple, killing Henry in
stantly. Officers who had started in
pursuit Of Johnson met him return.
ing, having already surrendered to
a local officer. Capt. johnson has been
in pursuit of Major Henry several weeks.
but the latter has been hidingin the noun.
tains. The beginning of the horrible niIuir
was in a scandal more than year avo,
Henry seduced the wife Of johnson at
Greenville. When the matter became
public Johnsons wife went to lndianapo-
Lis to her people. Major Henry followed,
but her son threatened to shoot Henry.
The son then informed the father,' who
was then ut Knoxville. -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-24
Correspondence Of he Lnidlidosccr.

cruts who denounec the iniquities OF the
present State administration will vote tic
Democratic ticket clear through-6rst from
force Of habit and because, as they say, it
is Presidential year, and this will be. the
last chance the National Democracy will
ever have to come into power But there
are great many who will not go&it blind,
and this is especially true Of the younger
men*, And 1T is right here the Republi-
cans are goingto make large gains in, this
State from the young men who arc. not
chained down by prciudices Of q past gen
GRAFTON, but who are looking solely to the
future. al0uF 3,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-24
CHEERING BLAINE.

1t was understood there was to be no
speaking, so no demand was made for
speech. At9:l5 while the procession was
still in full force Mr.. Blaine bowed
repeatedly, and Sleft the stand. Upon
entering the club house he took some
refreshments, after which he passed out
amid the most enthusiasticc cheers, entered
4 carriage and WAS driven rapidly to the
depot and left for New York at 9:35 on a
snpcnl train. hsZG-'rg :. ~ "a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-24

And then the fact that Judge Brannon
used his pen in defending the Jackson
supplemental order is not laying we'll on
the stomachs OF the farmers Of the interior,
But there will be time enough to dress
Brannon's fawn' skin after the State elec.
ton is oyer. ~ .--.-- -. \. !.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-24

Every time an election comes of there
is blood shetland some scalp taking among
the factions. When johnson Camden
was nominated for Governor in 5ls72
Judge Edmiston got ."riled", because he
didn't get nomination for, Supreme
Judge and he fell in on the Jacob combi-
nation ticket. In taking Camtlcn's scalp
the Judge lost his own. So for, a long
time there was bad blood between The
Camdens and Edmistons, although they
were relatives: IN 1850 young Andy Ed.
miston played it fine on the Drannons and
Bennetts and. skipped into the !, Legislu.
ture. That was senatorial year. Jonse
Camden was candidate for Senator and SO
was Judge John Drannon. The latter
relied on the long standing and dccp
seated hostility OF the Ednistons toward
the CamdepH 10 make sure that Apdy'a
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
SOUTH SIDE.
A CITIZEN.

John Stone has sold his homestead
for 81, 600.
L. ]. Birdsall is home again. His
school closed the 18th inst.
Spelling school at Mrs. Hartley S,
next Saturday night
Mrs. G. l.. Nettleton's school closed
last Friday with literary entertain
ment A number of friends were invit-
ed !; among whom were Rev. DUNCAN
and family of McCook and MIR. Long
necker and family of Red Willow
The dance at Capt. Holmes house,
Friday night, under the management of
Mr.. Webb, passed off pleasantly, except
that some young brilliant" who is pre-
pairing himself for course at Lincoln,
saw fit to mutilate a new saddle belong
ing to Billie Pryor.
A few weeks ago while attending a
prayer meeting at Squire Williams,
Charlie Newman had the sinch straps
cut from his saddle. The boys are just
ly indignant and if they succeed in so
eating the guilty party he may find
some other climate more conducive to
general health and physical beauty than
this. JOSIE.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

REALIZING the importance Of sup.
pressing the foot and mouth disease
among cattle, Congress has taken prompt
steps in the matter and has made suit.
able appropriation. The chief yeteri-
marian Of the Department Of Agricul-
ture has gone to Kansas to investigate
the disease. The Illinois authorities
are looking after the disease in that
state. 1t is reported that the disease
has made its appearance in Louisa coun-
ty, Iowa, and we should not be surpris-
ed to learn of its breaking out among
Nebraska cattle almost any day. We
urge our farmers and stock-raisers to
keep close watch on their cattle, and
when they discover any cattle with the
disease to kill them at once and destroy
the carcasses by fire. This is the best
way to check the spread of the disease.
Bee.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
u. S. LAND OFFICE

U. S. LAND OFFICE
McCook, Neb., March 17th 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Thomas Boyle against James GOostrey for
failure to comply with law as to timber-cul-
vember q, 1879, upon the east Z southwest Il
section %, township 2 north. range 20 west, in
Red Willow county, Neb., with a view to the
cancellation of said entry; contestant alleging
that James Goostrey has failed during the year
ending November n, 1883, to break or Guilt
vate, or to plant to trees, seeds or cuttings,
abandoned the said parties are hereby sum
moned to appear at this office on the 2lst day
of April, 1884. at o'clock. p. NJ, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure. ~. G. L. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. S. LAND OFFICE

McCoOk, Neb., March 18th, 1884,
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Arthur J. Brent against William NJ. Jones
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry 400, dated at North Platte, Neb.,
November -, 1878, upon the northwest quarter
of section 81, township 3. north of range 2S
west, in Red Willow county, Neb., with Il view
to the cancellation of said entry contestant
alleging that said defendant has failed to break
or cause to be broke ten acres of said land
since making said entry as required by law
and has failed to cultivate or cause to be Gull
tivated ten acres of said land since making said
entry as required by law; and has failed to
plant or cause to be planted to trees, seeds OF
cuttings ten acres of said land since making
said entry as required by law; and has sold and
to appear at this office on the 10th day of May,
1884, at l o'clock, P. NJ, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
A. G. L. LAWS Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. S. LAND OFFICE

U. S. LAND OFFICE
McCook, Neb., March 14th. 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by John w. Relph against Henry Bautilets for
failure to comply with law as to timber-cuture
entry 800, dated at North Platte, Neb., July 5,
1879, upon the southeast quarter section 30,
township north. range 20 west in Red Willow
county, Nebraska, with view to the cancella-
ton of said entry; contestant alleging that
Henry Bautilets did not break acres of said
tract within year after making said entry {;
that he did not break 10 acres of said tract
within years after making said entry that
said tract since making said entry until the
present time; that he has not planted any part
of said tract to trees, seeds or cuttings at any
time the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office on the 14th day of May,
1884, at / o'clock, P. NJ, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
AZ. G. L. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. S. LAND OFFICE

Q. ..
McCook. Neb., March 18th, 1884,
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Francis NJ. Reed against AlonZo A. Duval
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry 1867, dated North Platte, Neb..
west x southwest = section ny ~ township e r ,
north, range 20 west, in Red Willow county.
Neb., with a view to the cancellation of said
entry; cOnteStat alleging that AlOnzO A. Du-
vail failed during the year ending July Is, 1888,
to either break, cultivate or plant to trees,
seeds or cuttings any part of said land : and
that said land is wholly abandoned; the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
Office on the 21st day of April, 1884, at o'clock.
p. NJ, to respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged failure.
AZ. &. L. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

AUSTRIA is very comfortable coun.
try for publishers of political news.
papers, Every newspaper appearing
more than twice month has to deposit
caution-money if politics are treated Oh
mentioned. For Vienna and surround
ings this deposit is fixed at So: 900, for
towns of 60, 600 inhabitants, at $4,000:
for towns of 10000 inhabitants, at
$4,000, and for all other places at 81,
600 ; but papers only appearing three
times week need only pay half the
amount.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

GOVERNOR IRWIN, Of idaho, con.
tinues the eccentricity of returning his
salary to the treasury department. He
has just returned $3.50, being the amount
of his salary for the quarter ending De.
cember 81. This makes the third quar-.
ter's salary that he has sent back to the
treasury department. The only expla
nation of his conduct is that being un.
able to attend to his duties he cannot
conscientiously accept the salary.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

A GANG of know nothings at Slough
ton, Webster county, wrecked the inter-
ior of church there, recently, and threw
the books in the Sunday school library
out the windows. The vandals deserve
a permanent ''sit' in the penitentiary.
The 0mahs Bee paste-and-scissor-
editor is very apt-in misquoting the
country press" By reference to a
state map he will see that Stoughton is
a mile or two further west than Webster
county, in Red Willow county.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
INDIANoLA.

We have great many land hunters
among us.
Our farmers are busily engaged plow-
ing and sowing wheat.
We are having ho0ging-cough among
the children.
Mr.. Abe Berry has returned to his
ranch on the Medicine.
William Linch took charge of the
Hamilton House, this morning.
Mr.. John w. Welborn, our efficient
Sheriff, moves on the Hunter farm.
A gentleman from Fillmore county,
Neb., has rented the Sheriff. house.
Hon. j. w. Dolan has added few
more quarter sections to his landed
estate.
There was car load of cattle unload
ed here few days ago, shipped from
Iowa. Ten head of them had died on
the car.
A German family moved into our
town, last week, with two children very
low with diphtheria. One of them died
Monday and the other is not expected
to live.
We have to-day lost one of our best
families. Last week, Mr.. G. A. Hunter
sold his farm, and on Monday he sold
his household goods at public sale, and
his cattle at private sale to T. B. Bah
cock of McCook. Mr.. Hunter and
family left on the east-bound s'cannon
BALI this afternoon. There was large
crowd gathered at the depot, with the
Indianola Cornet Band. to see them off.
We regret to loose so good family
from our town.
AS announced, last Saturday was the
day for the G.. A. r. Dinner, which was
a grand success. About 500 persons
ate dinner in the hall, and after dinner
our post commander announced that we
would have speech from our fellow
townsman Major Criswell, but the Ma
jor failed to respond. The commander
next called upon Col. R. NJ. Snavely
who responded with one of his stirring,
patriotic speeches. FL. M. Ashmore
: made short speech on the remembrance
of the commencement of the war and in
memory of the dead soldiers. DR.. Shaw
made good speech, after which Pap
Klgore was court-martialed for stealing
hard tack, and was drumed out of the
hall. We had splendid music by Col
wins Glee Club and our Brass Band
did well.
March 18TH. A CITIZEN.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. s. LAND OFFICE

McCook, Neb., February 9th, 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Willis A. Gerver against julius o. Terrill
Tor failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry 69i, dated North Platte. Neb.,
May %, 1879, upon the southwest quarter sec,
ton - township / north, range - west, in Red
Willow county, Neb.. with view to the cam
collation. of said entry; contestant alleging
that Julius O. Terrll has failed to break the
second acres as required by law ; that he has
failed to plant the rst five acres to trees seeds
or cuttings for more than two years last past,
ending May 23, 1883 that it is abandoned and
grown up to weeds and grass that he has fail
ed to cultivate said tract for years last past {;
the said parties are hereby summoned to- ap-
pear at this office on the 10th day of April, 1884,
ut o'clock, p. NJ, to respond and furnish tes-
40. &. l.. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

S. b. NEwMEYER, editor of the
Guide Rock Signal, was made the re-
cipient of handsome donation last
Tuesday evening by the business men
and others for the purpose of helping
him buy a new press, The Chief was
unable to be present, but was glad to
know that the citizens of that town
appreciate Mr.. Newmeyer's efforts to
give them a first-class paper.-Red
Cloud Chief.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
LAND OyF1cE AT McCoox. NEB..

Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of her intention
to make final proof In support of her elnim.
ter and Receiver ut McCook. Neb., on Tuesday,
April 18th. 1884, viz Lydia j. Duvall. deserted
wife of AlonZo Duvall. homestead $685. for the
south a northeast Il and north \. southeast "a
section 20, township north, range ~ west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivu-
ton of, said land, viz William &. Shockley,
Solomon Boyer, John l.. Sellers and Stephen
G.. Boyer, all of Stoughton, Neb.
40. g. l.. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
G. L. LAWS, Register.
U. S. LAND OFFICE

U. S. LAND OFFICE
McCook, Nebraska, March 4th. 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
George W. Cline against Moses W. McReynolds for
failure to comply with law to tmbercuture entry
9Sl, dated North Platte, Neb., September Sd, 1879
upon the north u northeast a, southeast Il north
east "A aud northeast a southeast 4 section 81, town.
ship north range 80 west in Red Willow county
Nebraska, with view to the cancellation of said en-
try contestant alleging that Moses w. McReynOlds
has failed to cultivate the first and second five acres
any part of said tract for than years last
past, ending September 4, 1888 that he has plant
ed the first and second FIVE trees. seeds or
cuttings since making said entry that said tract
abandoned and grown up to weeds and grass the
said parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
office the 18th day of April 1884, at II o'clock, A.
NJ to respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure. Al. G.. l.. LAWS Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
LAND OFFICE AT MCCOoK, NEB.,
March Iaf 1874

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make flnal proof In support of her claim.
ter or Receiver ut McCOOk, Neb, on Saturday,
April 18Th, 1884, viz: Bessie j. AusbOurne, ID.
s. 1853. for the northeast a southeast a section
southeast "A section "a, township north, range
30 west. She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: Nehemiah Burt
less. l.. j. Burtless, William Pryor and John
Whitaker, all of McCook. Neb.
40. g. l.. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
Il s. LAND OEEICE-

McCook, Neb., February 9th. 1884.
Complaint having been entered ut this Office
by George f. Talbot, McCook, Neb., against
Edward T. Worlen for failure to comply with
law as to timher-culture entry SS5. dated North
Platte, Neb, July l, 1879 upon the east y south
west Il and west Y southeast Ii section Is,
township north, range 30 west p. NJ. in Red
Willow county, Neb., with Il view to the can
collation. of said entry; contestant alleging that
Edward I. WOrtlen has not planted the first
Or second five acres to trees, seeds, roots or
cuttings, since making said entry. during the
years 1882 1883 and 1884, up to the present time;
that the same has not been cultivated for more
than two years last past, ending February q.
1884 that the same is grown up to grass and
weeds and is wholly abandoned; the said par
ties are hereby summoned to appear at this
office on Thursday, the 10th day of April, 1884,
at 10 oclOck, II. NJ. to respond and furnish tes
timony concerning said alleged failure.
30. {. +. BABCOCK, Receiver.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

SOME men become famous by "happy
hits Congressman Horn became ia
nous by asserting in one Of his speeches
that ''the south had better raise more
hogs and less hell" He is now regard.
ed as one of the wittiest speakers in
Congress. Congressman Hatch, the 9th
er day, made somewhat similar hit
when he said that what the Democratic
party wanted Was few funerals.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20

A NEGRO said to be 121 years old has
Just died in Canada. He threw great
doubt over his genuineness by claiming
a personal acquaintance with George
Washington. In this connection it must
be said to the credit of a Mexican wo-
man, who died in California last year at
the alleged age of 1872, that she had
never heard of the Father of his Coun-
try-Top1cs.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. S. LAND OFFICE

U. S. LAND OFFICE
McCook, Nebraska, March 4th, 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Andrew e. Mode against Wilson b. Mcclure for
failure to comply with law to tilnberculture entry
700, dated North Platte, Neb., May &c, 1879, upon
the southeast quarter section 80, township north,
range 80 west, in Red Willow county, Nebraska with
view to the cancellation of said entry contestant
alleging that Wilson 3. Mcclure has failed to plant
TO trees, seeds or cuttings, the first or second five
acres of said tract that he has failed cultivate
the for than two years. from May %, 1850,
to the present tie that said tract is abandoned and
grown up to weeds and grass ; the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this office the 18th
day of April, 1884, at II O'Clock, A. NJ, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged failure
Al. G.. L. LAWS Register,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. S. LAND OFFICE
McCn0k Nah February I'D. IL

U. S. LAND OFFICE
McCook, Neb., February I'D. 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by William DubOrkO against Charles Is. Grimm
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry so, dated ut North Platte, Neb..
June II, 1879, upOn the northeast quarter OF
section s, township 2, north of range Is west.
in Red Willow county, Neb., with view to the
cancellation of said entry; contestant alleging
that said defendant, Charles B. Grimm, has
failed to cultivate, or cause to be cultivated,
any part of said tract of land since making said
entry as required by law 4; and has failed to
plant, or cause to be planted to trees, seeds or
cuttings any part of said tract of land since
making said entry us required by law the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear ut this
office on the 18th day of March, 1884, at III
o'clock, A. NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged failure.
80 G. L. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
u. S. LAND OFFICE

McCook Neb, February 10Th. 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Martin Orman against James y. Powers for
failure to comply with law as to timber-culture
entry SS4, dated North Platte, Neb., July list,
1879, upon the northwest quarter section "a,
township north, range 2G west, in Red Willow
county, Neb., with view to the cancellation
of said entry; contestant alleging that james
A. Powers has failed to plant timber, seeds or
cuttings on said tract since making said entry
and that there is no timber whatever planted
or growing on said tract the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear ut this office on
the 18th day of April, 1854, ut l o'clock, p. NJ,
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged failure.
80. G. l.. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
U. S. LAND OFFICE

McCOOk Neb., February 9th, 1884.
Complaint having been entered mt this office
by Owen +. Cain against William Fl. MOrehead
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry $50, dated North Platte, Neb,
September 1879, upon the north Z southwest
Il and south Z northwest a section 20, town.
ship north, range 30 west p. NJ, in Red Will
low county, Neb., with view to the cancela-
ton of said entry; contestant alleging that he
has failed to plant the first or second five acres
to trees, seeds, roots or cuttings since making
said entry, viz September, 1879; that he has
failed to cultivate said land for more than
three years last past. ending September p,
1884 !; that it is grown up to grass and weeds !;
the said parties are hereby summoned to APP
pear at this Office on Thursday, the 10th day of
April. 1854, at 10 O'clock A NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure. 80. c. F. BABCOCK, Receiver.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-03-20
LAND OFFICE AT MCCoOK, NEB.. !

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlers have filed notice of their inten-
ton to make final proof in support of their
claims, and that said proofs will be made be-
fore Register or Receiver mt McCoOk. Neb., on
Friday, March 18th, 1884, viz: Francis NJ. GOlay-
ID. 5. l46, for the east =. southwest a and west
4 southeast !. section rs, township l north,
range rs west.
Viz: Melissa Hess, D. s. 2s3l, for the south
:. northwest q and north z southwest 4 Sec
u0n %, township north. range - west.
They name the following witnesses to prove
their continuous residerice upon. and cultivn-
ton of, said land, viz: Friedrich Yount, Ed
ward kingsland, Jesse C. Ashton and james
f. DOlph, all of Danbury. Neb.
IS. q. l.. LAWS, Register.