Pioneer Hall Welcomed as Bellevue Judge and Citizen
The Bellevue community greets Augustus Hall, chief justice of the Nebraska Territory, who has bought the D. F. Sreod farm near the city and begun a fine residence and ambitious improvements. His legal reputation and civic spirit are praised as the territory gains a respected, forward looking leader.
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Bellevue
Augustus Hall
Terriory
Nebraska
D. F. Sre
Ferguson
Hall
Morton Named Nebraska Secretary in Territorial Appointment
A Nebraska Territory editorial lauds J Sterling Morton as the new Secretary noting he is a resident and reasonably qualified to handle duties not beyond a common bookkeeper’s scope. It expresses hope Gov Richardson remains at his post and praises the appointment as sound, though not exceptional.
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Baker
Jaihae
Watertown
Spencer Wilson
Maker
Massie
Mr. B
Mr. Baker
Mrs. Baker
Bdo
Mere, Bahet
Hr. D. Baldy
Oliver Missic
Ruland
Lawrence Ward
Clayton
Jefferson County
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Morton
Gov
Richard
Hhis
Pioneers of Thought and the Rise of Truth
The text extols explorers of knowledge who spread new truths across regions and time, comparing discovery to opening new lands. It highlights bold inquiry, prophetic influence, and the transformative power of truth through figures like Luther, signaling intellectual awakening and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Vatican
Postponed actions on Ferguson seat and Pacific Railroad Bill
The Committee on the contested seat of Hon. Fenner Ferguson reported a postponement to October next. The report was adopted. Further action on the Pacific Railroad Bill is postponed to December next.
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Coleness
Fenner Ferguson
Brazil's Fiscal Year Shows Lucrative Returns and Debt Decline
Reports show Brazil's fiscal year income rising with bonds in strong demand in London. Debt has diminished while receipts and expenses exceed 20 009 000 francs. European and North American pressures affect Brazil less than other nations as hard currency exceeds 15 million dollars versus 20 million in paper, a stronger position than Massachusetts's gold to paper ratio.
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Commence
Brazil
London
Europe
North America
Massachusetts
Doctor sues over promised marriage after gifts to Miss Linke
In a recorder's court case Dr J B Chapman alleged a young lady named Miss Linke swindled him by accepting about nine thousand dollars in property as a marriage bonus and then refusing to wed. The court ruled in favor of the girl.
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Kansas Herald
Recorder’s Court
J. B. Chapman
Linke
German Woman Leaves Unclaimed Bonds to New Jersey Town
A German resident of New Jersey who supported local villagers charity for years left fourteen thousand dollars in bonds and mortgages. With no heirs, the assets will revert to the town after seven days.
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N. J
Alien passengers at Portland 1912 head money totals
Port had 1912 arrivals of alien passengers with 81 434 in head money collected. About 1700 proceeded to Canada. 73425 refunded to those leaving the country. A pledging drinker later admitted signing the temperance pledge but claimed a dry spell led to lax adherence.
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Portnano
Portland
Canada
Toper
CoGGers Schedule Sunday Sermon on The Great Revival
Local preachers announce a sermon at the School House next Sunday evening at 7 2 clock. The topic is The Great Revival of 1868 with CoGGers delivering the discourse.
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Coggers
Bellevue Library Association Debate on Slavery’s Impact
The Bellevue Library Association will meet at the school house Monday evening to debate the resolution that slavery has improved the condition of the African race. All are invited to attend.
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Bellevue Library Association
April Weather Recap Notes Pleasant Shift After Rain
The record shows April as an unpleasant month with considerable rain and high temperatures. May opens fine with lowering clouds dispelled and unusually pleasant weather, easing restrictions for those previously weather bound.
Lane Opens New Home on Hancock Street
P. W. Lane has completed and is now occupying his new dwelling on Hancock Street. The notice also highlights T. and J. A. Nye's advertisement and their large variety of goods for sale at the Main Street store with a call to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Lane
Hancock Street
J. A. Nye
Main Street
AN. Briggs
J J Kamm to Execute House Sign and Ornamental Painting
J J Kamm will execute a house sign and ornamental painting project as advertised in Se Read. The notice outlines work scope and service details for the homeowner audience.
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J. J. Kamm
Bellevue District elects school board and notices
The May 3 1855 Bellevue School District No 1 annual meeting elected William Robinson president Thomas Nye secretary Horace Rogers treasurer for a one year term. The board is delegated full powers from section 39 of the common schools act. Also JAMES GOW and W. H. COOK served as president and secretary respectively.
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Bellevue
William Robinson
Thomas Nye
Horace Rogers
James Gow
W. H. Cook
Sec.y
Republicans Rally for Sarpy County Convention in Bellevue
A Republican meeting will be held at the Bellevue schoolhouse on Saturday the 15th at 2 PM to organize the party in Sarpy County and elect delegates for the Omaha Convention on May 27.
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Sarpy County
Bellevuie
Omaha
Ladies Benevolent Society Meeting Notice
The Ladies Benevolent Society will meet at Rev. Wm Hamuhon on Thursday evening of next week.
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The
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Wmn. Hamuhon
Joseph Pray Erecting Brick Building on Main Street
Joseph FE Pray begins construction of a brick building on Main Street. The project proceeds under local permits and planning approvals.
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Joseph FE. Pray
Davenport Moves to New Main Street Store
F. M. Davenport has moved to a newly erected store on Main Street. The relocation marks a growth in his business as he begins serving customers from the new location.
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F. M. Davenport
Main Street
Cal Sites to Finish Road Work by Runnung Water Wagon Road
Pinite River official Cal Sites arrived yesterday by the E A Ogden and will push completion of the road in a few days.
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Cal Sites
Pinite River
Runnung
E. A. Ogden
Commissioners Resolve To Relocate Nebraska Territory Capital
The Bellevue meeting of May 1 1558 saw commissioners Measrs Nuckella McCord Finney and Hamilton, chaired by W D McCord with John Finney as secretary and John Howard as clerk. They plan June sessions to view the designated Capitol site and handle duties per law.
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Nebraska
F. Nuckella
Otoe Co
W. D. McCord
Coss
John Finney
Sarpy
E. B. Hamilton
Washington
Bellevue
Cheif Justice Hall
W.D. McCord
Cass
John Howard
Grand Jury Adjourned Term Panel for Bellevue District Court
The 1858 grand jury list for the adjourned term of the District Court to be held in Bellevue on Monday June 1 identifies jurors including Stephen D. Bangs County Clerk and numerous names such as William Rowles David Longshort Philander Cook James Nye James Glover Thomas Boyer Milton Deiskell John Cody James Arnett Franklin Myers George Owen Levi Letew William Wilkinson and others. The notice is dated Bellevue May 4 1858.
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District Court
Bellevue
D. Rowles
David FE. Longshort
Philander Cook
Thomas Nye
Wi. Robinson
James B. Glover
James Gow
Thomas Boyer
Milton Deiskell
John Cody
James Arnett
Franklin Myers
George W. Owen
Levi Letew
William Wilkinson
Odd Fellows lodge installs officers in Nebraska Territory
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Nebraska Territory held its inaugural installation at Nebraska City on March 27. Officers elected include P. G. Chas. F. Hilly as Rt. W. G. Master and J. M. Chivington as Rev. The next Grand Lodge session will meet in Omaha on the second Tuesday in July.
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Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Territory of
Nebraska
Nebraska City
P. G. M. W. Brown
R. W. G. Marshall
P.G. J. W. Newcomb
R. W. G. Guardian
P. G. W. L. B. Boydston
R. W.G. Messenger
P. G. Rev
J. M. Chivington
R. W G. Chaplin
Grand Lodge
Omaha City
Remedy for toothache with allan and salt paste
A friend offers a quick toothache remedy: mix equal parts allan and common salt, powder, apply with a lit cotton and insert into the molar. The ache should stop in a few minutes, providing relief to those tormented by aching masicators.
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Allan
Supply Trains Roll Toward West Army Camps
Trains from Nebraska City proceed for the Army of the West with twenty six wagons per train. Each wagon bears 5 700 pounds and is drawn by six yoke of cattle. Three trains planned to depart this week and trains expected to run daily. last train ready by early August.
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Nebraska City
Army of the West
Steam-Boat Arrivals Count by Month This Season
The record notes 23 arrivals this season with 4 in March, 16 in April, and 3 in May. Last year by this date there were 21 arrivals with 2 in March, 13 in April, and 6 in May.
Annual Conference Appointments For Territory of Kansas Nebraska
At the M. E. Church annual conference in Topeka Kansas appointments were made across the Nebraska City district and Omaha district. Presiding Elder Chivington Platemouth Hart and Gorton were named for various stations with several posts listed as to be supplied including Beatrice Falls City Brownville and Tekamah among others.
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M. E. Church
Topeka
Kansas
Nebaska
Nebraske Civ
My Chivington
Platemouth
David Hart
Mr. Pleasant
Martin Prichard
Nebraska City
D. H. May
Otoe City
Brownville
Philo Gorton
Falls City
JW. Taylor
Techinseh
J. W. Minard
Violent storm wrecks Pony region with hail and tornados
On the 19th inst a violent hail storm with heavy rain and a tornado struck Pony and Musqueto creeks area. Hail drifts two feet deep after 24 hours, rain washed planted potatoes from uneven ground, creeks rose higher than ever seen, several houses blown down and bridges carried away, but no lives lost.
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Hai Sromayy
Tornavo
Pony
Musqueto
Pony Creeks
Council Bluffs
Mount Vernon sale proposal and a Missouri confidence scam
News notes include John A. Washington proposing to sell 200 acres of Mount Vernon and remarks on past timber sales and bids from the Ladies of Virginia aided by Edward Everett. Also recounted is a Missouri man’s failed attempt at a bank confidence trick in West Street, resulting in a bad note lesson.
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John A. Washington
Mount Vernon
Washington
Virginia
Edward Everet
Woods
Williany Faber
Missouri
New York Harpers
West Street
Greenwich Bank
Baok
Stranger
City Trust and Banking Company
St Paul Growth Prompts Bold Minnesota Outlook
A St Paul article extols the Minnesota city as rapidly expanding despite being only twenty years old. It highlights a population near 42,000 and claims St Paul now commands its own destiny, drawing settlers, merchants, and investors to the Northwest with confidence in enterprise and future growth.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Mississippi River
St. Pat
St. Paul's
Derry
St. Louis
Lave
Paul
St Joe
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Jos. E
Nathaniel G. Benton
Juvellon City
Franklin Street
Presbyterian Church
St. Joe
Warossa
D. A. Jaxvany
Ft. Randall
E. A. Coprex
Wmn. Thompson
Douglas
FE. M. Ryzaxp
P. G. Chas
F. Hilly, Rt
W. G. Master
G. J. W. Stall
P.G. W.H. Cook
R. W. G. Warden
P.G. R. W. Furnace
P. G. J. Hamlin
R. W. G. Treasur
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