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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1881
Page
3
Community notices list Arbor Day events on the horizon, local sales on carpets and old newspapers, millinery stock from McCoy’s, and financial moves. County Commissioners plan a special May election for a court house bond and a 3 percent school bond with a ten mill levy to fund a new school building.
Items from the Osceola area include J D Muir becoming cashier at Osceola Bank, R W McGee and C W Welpton in clerking roles, and Mark Dunlap renewing his paper. Commissioner Mickey suffers severe lung congestion while Rev S Barrows delivers a forceful opening term lecture to University faculty and students. N Thurman Sq returns from Iowa and Nebraska trip. J C Magelhardt subscribes for a year. lid Travey canvasses cigars.
Mrs McCoy returns from the city with a complete stock of millinery. Includes Tuscan bonnets once worn by grandmothers and stylish rustic hats, all the rage now. Call early and choose.
Bids will be received until May 20, 1881 for placing a brick foundation under the School House in District No 9. For particulars inquire of W. Z. Gould, 29-31 Conkling, Nebraska.
By urgent request of the Union Alliance No 72 a county meeting is set for Saturday April 30 at Orecola at 1 p m Delegates from every alliance in the county should number at least five to attend The aim is to unite influence centralize force and possibly form a county organization D Foy Chairman C C Humphrey President Osceola Alliance
A couple thanks friends who presented a beautiful carpet on April 13. The note mentions the gift came from those in sympathy with their educational effort. The message also notes the names are enrolled and wishes for the bless of the gesture to continue. President J Fleharty and Iona Brace Fleharty express surprise. Mr Blau wove the carpet.
Miss Betta Youngman of Oreoola and Mr. Frank Crablain of Chicago wed in Kansas City Missouri on March 30 1881 The couple plans Denver as their future home They receive the Record’s good wishes Clarence McCumber and uncle M A Youngeman arrived in Osceola from Bloomington Illinois last week
The state board of agriculture provides Arbor Day rewards including a $50 prize for the greatest total trees planted, $25 for the second, $25 for hardwood trees, $30 for the most trees planted by one man in April 1881, and $30 for fruit trees planted in forests with spacing 4 to 12 feet. Nurserymen and nursery planting are excluded from competition.
On April 6 the Juvenile Temple hosts Exercises Class B with declamations by Allie Kimmel Emma Neidardt Ames Joy Jessie Ridoud Louene Miller Harry Keharty Alva Pleharty and Jyn Stocknex who are not prepared. On April 2 Exercises Class A includes Nellie Joy Grace Gunnell Select Reading by Nettie Gunnell Clara Mehar ty Orvie Kimmel Willie Kimmel Dialogue Clara Brewster Song Ruth Mumphrey and Hlora Dexter not prepared with Orvie Kimmel on instrumental music. Kya Stockyun serves as Secretary and dimata Neriarpr as Ass’t Sec.
A letter dated March 27 from Mora Tank Station New Mexico states C R Olsen was accidentally shot and killed near Las Vegas New Mexico. He claimed Seward Nebraska roots and a sister there, having worked about six months. The writer asks Seward area papers to notify relatives or publish notices in neighboring counties.
A vigorous advertisement touts Kendall's Spavin Cure as quickly limbering stiff joints and curing lameness in horses and humans. It claims widespread success for blemishes and urges all horse owners to use it, asserting dramatic improvements and universal reliability.
April 7 1881 notice from H A Scorz stating goods must be paid in cash due to many unsettled accounts. He urges old customers to settle debts at once and promises to offer low prices with cash on delivery.
The notice states 3B F Musselman will take a herd on the old herding grounds this season. It records ownership and intent in concise terms suitable for a classifieds-style update.
Notice from Robert Curren of Osceola Nebraska seeking offers to herd cattle for the coming season. Terms reasonable. Cattle owners urged to bring herds to Stewart and Kennard's Coral near Z. Hurd's residence on the Blue River in section 35, township 14.
I will keep a herd at my place on Sec 10 1 15 Range 2 West. Terms light cents for the season salt furnished. Good care taken. John M Herr man. Hotel for Sale One of the best Hotels in Nebraska for sale. For particulars inquire Birreypeaper & VANWINTER Osceola Neb. 15 tf.
The advertisement claims urgent sales of organs under favorable terms with instruments sourced from top companies. It promises future harvests and a full stock from leading firms. It markets Knowlton's Bathing Apparatus as a premier invention and lists contact points in Brewsteins and C. Barren of Osceola Nebraska.
A local column from Pleasant Home outlines community updates in Polk County Nebraska. It mentions a correspondent missing briefly, local debates on wheat farming and women’s rights, new arrivals like Bb. I. Smith, and ongoing Pleasant Home Brass Band activity. A special meeting of School District No. 19 is scheduled for April 30, 1881 to vote on building bonds for a new schoolhouse and to decide the design.
A Sabbath School led by Superintendent R Gudgel with a full teacher corps started three weeks ago at Blue Ridge Dist 24. The Dist 33 annual meeting elected J B Lance director, reported a treasury balance of 101 40 and no debts, and voters approved eight months of school with an April 11 Summer term and a November winter term.
In Pleasant Prairie voters chose L. K. McGaw as director and John Carlson as moderator. They set the next school year at seven months with three months of summer and four of winter, starting mid April for summer and Oct 1 for winter. Willow Hedgers elected John Tusby as treasurer. C. H. Warner’s term was deemed ongoing. Grub Warner and L. Myers bought new corn plows. The assessor now tours the countryside with the big book. J. B remains unconfirmed but admired for his pluck.
Report of pupil standings for term ending March 25 1881 based on general proficiency punctuality and conduct. Names listed by classes show top finishers in Sixth Fifth Senior Fourth Junior Fourth Third Second and First class with several Bennedicts Merricks Burritts Pointer Jarmin and Bull among top pupils. Visiting names include Mr Jarman Mrs Burley Miss Corbit and others with a note urging more parent visits to boost education.
A 100 acre farm available for rent located miles south of Silver Creek. Includes a house and farm facilities. Contact Platte recinet for more details and rental terms.
A list of names remains in the Osceola post office and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed within 30 days. Names include Anna Carlson, Otto Kansen, Allie Cummings, John Lee, Louisa Moore, I AN Davis, John McDonald, Mrs Chas Olson, Marian Stephens, C Gladder, Wm Hubbell, Peter Swanson, Edward Hahn, John Swanson, J A Johnson, Ann Wikoff, Samuel Johnson, Thomas Whomagin, Johnnes Larsson, Millard Kula, and others awaiting pickup.
Public sale planned at my residence settled two and a half miles west of Conkling Post Office Section 20 Township 16 Range 1 West on Saturday April 30 1881 at 10 oclock A M. Described items include thirty head of cattle Milch cows and young stock one pony ten hogs one harvester one mower one sulky hay rake one corn planter and other farm machinery one single buggy one double Harness two cook stoves one heating stove and household furniture Credit six months with approved security for sums over five dollars.
Notice of sale issued by County Judge J W Snider directs sale on April 21 1881 at 11 am at A P Adolfson residence Pleasant Home Precinct. One promissory note for 100 dollars dated March 4 1881 signed by A P Adolfson as property of G W Gaffney. Dated April 6 1881. Sheriff S G Pheasant.
An 1880 testimonial notes dramatic regrowth after using Mrs. A R Kinyon's Hair Restorative, claiming restoration from baldness to natural color and soft hair. A letter from Geo W Kinyon as agent and a sworn testimonial from CG H Davis attest to its effectiveness.
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