County Board Proceedings Record for 1909 Session
Historical ledger notes show payments to vendors and supplies for county projects including jail, poor fund, bridges, roads, and school land appraisal. Mentions names such as J. N. Norton and Tom Austin. adjournment dates and remarks on political figures Shallenberger and Bryan appear as editorial flavor in the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
State Journal Co
Burleys
Osceola Lumber Co
Poof Farm
Austin
Tom Austin
Buchholz
Silver Creek
Clear Creek
South Channel
Laben Colwell
Dist
O Pike
Neuve Rey Ls
Watkins
Liednckssevita
Ccceseee
Chicago Lumber Co
Pleasant Home
Fred D Williams
J C Tewell
Roy Taylor
John Sjoblom
A J Samuelson
J C McClure
Albert Lind
Adam Duecker
Platte
Henry Westergreen
Grant Willits
Geo P Mace
N G Johnson
Geo W Smith
Charles Reisdorff
Valley Precinct
Township 15
J N Norton
Official
RJ Hahn
Youte
Adam Herrmann
Moore
Hunsaker
Lumber County
Bridge Stromsburg
Cates
I J Watkins
Osceola County Commissioners Name Jury List and Funding
Osceola Nebraska April 3 1909 the Board of County Commissioners met with all members present. They filed a list of sixty names from assessors books to draw jurors for the April term of the District Court and approved quarterly sheriff reports and several fund payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Hackberry
E J Brown
Liberty Clark
J W Law
F F Cane
Gust Danielson
Matt Sterup
Canada
W E Kinney
John Albers
Sam Ballenger
Harry Hewitt
John Kosch
J H Roseberry
E M Watts
J R Bell
Clear Creek
H A Nebosis
John A Johansen
J W Crozier
Island
Albert Schultz
Valley
A A Wieseman
Frank Triba
William F' Miller
Osceola
John Ahhlquist
A P Anderson
E Brigham
C A Curtis
John W Johnson
O Olson
B Welch
E R Ware
E L Rogers
Newcomer
O Mickey
Larson
Stromsburg
D Skelton
N E Swanson
John Shustrum
F W Peterson
F E Hardy
W J Anderson
W A Bennett
A T Carlson
C F Donelson
A W Hamilton
D L Hall
Tax payment note praises economic democratic state aid
The message urges attributing tax savings to an economic democratic state administration, highlighting a notable reduction in taxes and encouraging recognition of the governing body's fiscal policy.
Two Faced Stunt Allegations During Election
Metz and Storz accuse the governor of a two faced stunt to gain election. Pabst, Schlitz and others are expected to issue reports later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Storz
Govenor
Pabst
Schlitz
Wooster Riles Omaha Brewers Over 8 PM Closing Bill
Charlie Wooster of Silver Creek leads ire among Omaha brewers over Shallenberger signing the 8 o'clock closing law. Brewers hope to mend in time, but Wooster remains deeply upset and unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Wooster
Silver Creek
Omaha Brewers
Shallenberger
Brewers
Wooster
Bryan's potential Senate clash with powerful democratic corporate peers
The passage speculates that Bryan could have faced a tough battle in the national Senate if his curb on democratic corporate senators mirrored his state Senate actions, implying a formidable contest upon election.
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National Senate
State Senate
Discourse on Legislative Pledges and Lawmaking
The piece laments that while some pledges were kept by the legislature, enforcement hinges on passing the right laws. It questions the quality of laws after removing jokers and notes that ongoing analysis of varied statutes will be revealing with time.
Douglas County Trio Senators Plan Overseas Trips
The Bee says late Douglas County senators Ransom Tanner and Howell will take extended trips in coming weeks. Howell heads to Honolulu while Ransom and Tanner travel abroad for rest after demanding state service. Per diem pays five dollars daily and board is self supplied.
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Douglas County
Ransom
Tanner
Howell
King
Honolulu
Nebraska Legislature Promises Measured Against Reality
The piece debunks Democratic claims on economy and taxes, contrasting campaign pledges with actions. It cites raised appropriations, limited revenue changes, and a favorable stance toward corporations, questioning Walrath’s loyalty and the party’s record for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
Nebraska
Shhallenberger
John H. Mickey
Walrath
Polk County
Edgar Howard
Fleeting Fame for Saline Democrat Hopodsky
A Saline representative, Hopodsky, once vocal for temperance and in the spotlight, now appears missing from public engagement, prompting questions about his current status and whereabouts. The brief notices his absence raises curiosity about his political future and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopodsky
Saline
Irrigated land claim promises 20 percent annual return
An advertisement touts irrigation in Colorado claiming one can turn forty acres into land earning at least 20 percent per year with property values rising 20 percent in five years. It argues irrigation eliminates risk and urges buyers to act before prices rise, offering to cover expenses if claims fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Iowa
Colorado
Administrator's Sale in Polk County Nebraska
Notice of sale by George R. McCoy as administrator de bonis non of Margaret J. Thomas deceased. Real estate listed as Lots 12 13 14 in Block 2 Smiths Second addition Osceola Polk County Nebraska to be sold at public auction for cash April 17 1909 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door Osceola. Sale open one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Nebraska
George R. McCoy
de Bonis
Margaret J. Thomas
B. F. Good
District Court
Polk County
Osceola
Waid County
Smiths
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W. D. Crum
Lou H. Myers
J. A. Jackson
Frank Osceola Lumber
H. Anderson Go
North Side Square
Frank H. Anderson
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W. H. Nance
D. T. Mackey Building
Public Square
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J. N. Norton
Victor Wilson
Bryan
Jim Dahlman
Jim
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Monson
W.M. Johnson
H. Ball Notary & Bonded Ab
Johnston & Ball
Heald Block
Soeola Wubraska
P. O
I. Josephine M’chesney M.D. Homeopathist
North First Nat’l. ‘Bank
Che Osceola Record
R.G. Douglas
Independent
Hastings Bros
David City
Osceola Office
Calgary
Omaha
Polk, Buf
Falo and
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King, Bittner& Westberg
Ind
Lindholm & Zimmerman
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