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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1881
Page
3
Bids will be received to May 20 in the afternoon for placing a brick foundation under the School House in District No 9. For particulars inquire of W. Gould, 29 31 Conkling Neb.
When clear of weather the sun returns and shadows fade a city awakens. The engine, trolleys, bells, horses, and milkman’s rings rouse sleepers as business begins. Newsboys shout and hucksters cry, marking the dawn with lively urban clamor.
The notice from Robert Curren of Osceola Nebraska seeks tenants for the upcoming season on his valley property. Terms are described as reasonable and the address provided for contact.
John M. Herrman offers to keep a herd at his place on Sec 10 115 Range 2 West near Z. Hurd on Blue river. Terms: high cents for the season, salt furnished. Good care promised. 28-31.
One of Nebraska’s best hotels is offered for sale. For particulars contact Brrrenpeaper and VaNWinTER at 15-11.
The partnership known as Dunning Bros is dissolved by mutual consent on April 19 1881. H C Dunning will pay all debts and receive funds due to the firm. Signatories include H C Dunning and Frank Dungine from Shelby.
The Sabbath School Convention at Stromsburg on the 15th to 17th was a complete success. Friday night drew a large audience and Friday forenoon featured Rev Adams on Bible study. Saturday night and Sunday sessions filled the house with discussions and participation by Osceolanes and Stromsburg residents.
Vighty acres of Good Timble Land to rent five miles south of Silver Creek known as the Beebe farm. Apply at once to W. A. Layawonrny.
The notice dated April 7, 1881, from H. A. Scorr states that from this date all sales will be cash only due to unsettled accounts. He urges old customers to settle debts promptly and promises to offer goods at the lowest prices with cash on delivery.
A special meeting of the legal voters of School District No 19 Polk Co Nebraska will be held at the school house on April 30 1881 at two o clock pm to vote bonds for building a school house and decide the kind of house to be built Dated April 7 1881 L L Syiner Director
At my residence in Osceola on Friday April 29 1881 at 1 o clock pm will be sold to the highest bidder the accumulated traps and calamities of over ten years housekeeping including a six seated looory a Parlor Organ a Sewing Machine cook and heating stoves parlor furniture bed room furniture dining room furniture kitchen furniture and other items Most furniture is new and of high quality Six months credit on sums over 39 with interest and approved security W PF Kine.
The writer cautions farmers to burn grass early to avoid harming birds and game. He argues late burning destroys birds and wealth, urges farmers to study farming as a science, and to adopt broader, more careful approaches to the business.
Snow bound notes report John Johnston elected moderator at Liberty Julius Lance chosen director at the Centennial and a strong turnout for voters Mre Stick and the lone Hackberry woman Eight months of school voted Miss Thornton to teach the first four Silas Miller elected director and Miss McConnell teaching the summer term Varied district reports show active interest in public schools with hope for further guidance from Prof Buffington The Wayland Alliance meets biweekly Farmers alternate between sowing wheat and sleigh riding in Tobias area.
En's Recoup Miss Hattie Denel a Iowa City faster died at noon after forty seven days without nourishment. Doctors debated feeding her while her family followed a private plan citing monomania and her own wish to abstain from food. Her death ends a decades long bed confinement and a controversial medical dispute.
Claiming a patented vegetable formula that restores hair by acting on the roots the ad cites multiple testimonials from practitioners and users in Osceola Neb Magnolia Colo and surrounding areas. It advertises sale through local druggists and G W Kinyon as manufacturer with dates from 1874 to 1880 and a 25 Gm bottle size.
The Woman Suffrage Association of Osceola will hold a meeting at the M K E Church this Friday evening April 22. All are invited to attend. The program includes short speeches an essay select reading and singing by on ver or Ex Com.
D. D. Little has gone west to seek his fortune and is in the employ of the Central T. C. J. B. Lewis has recovered from illness. Wheat sowing has commenced. Wild Geese by the millions. Twelve mills is the total school tax levy in Dist. 42. James Gilbert is substitute in the Alliance during the absence of D. D. Little. News.-.
Mrs Nancy Guinney widow of Valley precinct laments the deaths of her two children from scarlet fever. The girl aged ten died on Thursday the 7th and the boy aged seven died two days later. Father Scott preached the girl's funeral and the boy's service will be at Wiley School Trouse next Sabbath at 11 o clock. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved mother.
The second Polk County Sunday School Convention will begin Wednesday May 11 1881 at the Congregational church in Osceola. County Sunday School workers are urged to attend. Shelby Stromsburg and the annual county convention were highly successful. entertainment will be provided for attendees.
I will offer for sale at my residence two and a half miles west of Conkling P O Section 20 Township 16 Range 1 west on Saturday April 30 1881 at 10 oclock A M the following described property town 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 One Set Single Harness Two Cook Stoves One Heating Stove and a lot of Household Furniture Terms of Sale Credit of Six Months with approved security for all sums over Five Dollars 28-21
C M Barber continues selling organs on favorable terms and invites buyers who want harvest season instruments. He promises a full stock from top companies after a good harvest and stresses handling only the very best instruments. He also sells Knowlton's Bating Apparatus and can be reached via F Brewster’s or by card to Banusit in Osceola Nebraska.
Polk County seller James Beml of David City advertises Grippen Strut Bare Fence Wirz and cedar posts dipped in Bomnina hot tar. He offers carload freight advantages and delivers to any depot in the county, promising twice the longevity of undecorated posts.
Notice records the dissolution by mutual consent of the Cornish and King law, collection, and town business partnership. N A Cornish withdraws to finish pending cases. E L King and Thurman continue the firm to settle debts and fees due the firm.
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