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Newspaper
Bellevue Gazette
Location
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1856
Page
3
The BELLEVUS GAZETTE lists candidates for October 23 1856 including Gen. L L Bowen for representatives A Strickland Chas T Holloway Joseph Dyson John Finney for council and Philander Cook for county commissioner.
The article defends the convention that nominated the ticket and rebuts an anonymous call for a new convention. It argues the large district turnout shows broad support and questions the legitimacy of personal ambition driving the dissidents. It notes voters will choose Buchanan Fremont or Fillmore with minds made up.
The piece argues that November votes will likely ratify a political move by Republican and Fillmore men groups misnamed as the Dissatisfied. It recalls convention pledges to unity and urges voters to judge candidates by honesty fairness and capability.
Having received from Cincinnati a large stock of job type we offer posters of all sizes bill heads bills of lading articles of agreement books and pamphlets printed on short notice in the best market and at liberal terms in Nebraska.
A newly opened Fontenelle Bank earns strong praise from its officers and the community, with confidence in its stability and service as it begins operations in the growing city.
Our Markets notes arrangements with several merchants to correct markets for the Gazette weekly. The public can depend on them for prices in our city. Gov Izano has issued a proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving on Thursday, the 20th of November next, and we hope for universal respect in our Territory.
Report from Salt Creek area indicates Pawnee troubles persist in the neighborhood. Nebraska Democrat, published by Hapuly T. Jonsson in Omaha, has appeared on our table and is praised as an enterprising local paper.
Governor Mark W. Tizard proclaims November 20 1856 as a day of general thanksgiving for Nebraska Territory urging all residents to attend worship and offer prayers for peace and divine protection amid civil strife. The document, dated October 20 in Omaha, directs copies to all papers in the territory.
The undersigned announce they will perform all work in their line at their shop in Evans CP Haris with liberal terms and aim to give complete satisfaction to patrons. They note ties to horseshoeing and comparison with other Eastern City shops.
The Mass Convention pledges unity to support local interests over party, nominating Gen. L. L. Bowen for Councilman and S. A. Staicktano, T. Horseway, Jos. Dyson, and Joax Fisxey as Representatives, with Philander Cook as County Commissioner. Delegates from Burtam and Washington counties to confer on a jointly supported candidate.
The funeral sermon for the late George Steers was delivered Sunday afternoon at the church on Beekman Street corner of Cliff by Rev. Dr. Parker. Rev. Mr. Peck assisted by Rev Evans led the devotional portion and the text quoted Job six verse. The address reflected on affliction and divine justice as part of the sermon.
An 1856 notice from West & Stoors of Pellevae states they have several years in business and invite customers to try their work, promising satisfaction with their service.
The proprietor at Splendi at D Goods in Bellevue announces a fresh supply of goods across categories including groceries textiles dry goods liquors hardware shoes and ready made clothing. He claims the selection is the largest in Nebraska and prices are cash friendly, inviting public patronage.
The fragment reports Tootte & Jackson and FVORWARDING & COMMISSION in a tense scene near the levee. May reference to firms such as Davie & Co and Tipton Cowiboagh and a list of bankers and land agents suggest financial exposure and mounting charges. Date appears as Oct 93, 1404.
P A Sarpy wholesale and retail merchant announces a large stock at St Mary Iowa including dry goods clothing hardware groceries and more. He invites locals to inspect a broad assortment of fabrics notions shoes hats tea coffee molasses spices and household items.
An 1855 notice describes Benton House offering a stable attached to the hotel with a ready supply of delicacies. It notes competent and faithful caterers and bellows attendants as part of the establishment’s service.
Charles Green and Kimbata announce they will serve all hours at their well known poplar Bate in Oroaha city offering JOT MEALS oysters randini gsofina wickles tongue game and other refreshments. Delicacies of the season offered at Apex. Come visit for dine in or take away.
Spooth and Greens advertise a large stock of merchandise including hardware crockery woodware clothing and shoes at low prices in Western Town. They urge customers from Milla Pottawattamie Montgomery Canacoun Towanwo Douglas and Cansina Nebraska to call before buying locally claiming the cheapest house in town.
Nuckolls and Co announce receipt of their fall and winter goods at Glenwood with a large stock of groceries and summer items. The message, dated October 23, 1856, touts a desirable assortment in the Western Country.
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