Polk County Republicans Call County Convention Delegates
The Republican electors of Polk county are invited to meet in Osceola at the Court House on Saturday August 21 1880 at 1 p m to elect seven delegates to the Republican State Convention in Lincoln Nebraska and seven delegates to the Senatorial Convention in Osceola for nominating a State Senator for the 15th District. caucuses set for Friday August 20 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
A. D
Congress
Amasa Cobb
Supreme Court
Republican State Central
James W. Daviss
James Donnelly
Polk County
Court Elouse
Osceola
Neb
Butler
Polk
Del’s. Pace
Court House
Canada
Shelby Island
School House
M. L. Warner
York to Host Soldiers Reunion on the 14th Inst
York plans a soldiers reunion to be held on the 14th inst with local veterans and organizers outlining activities and ceremonies. Attendees include community leaders and former service members from the area.
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York
Hancock Faces Criticism Over Training Group
A public figure Hancock is under scrutiny for associating with a controversial training group. Critics argue the outfit reflects poorly on his character while supporters defend his coaching methods. Local observers weigh potential impact on his reputation and leadership.
Seventh Page Politically Focused Reading Prompt
The note invites readers to consult page seven for detailed political coverage and analysis appearing in the current issue. It highlights the page as the place to find substantial reports, editorials, and commentary on ongoing campaigns and governance.
Principles versus personalities in the campaign
The campaign pits competing principles against each other rather than individual candidates. Voters face a choice between two core approaches to policy, ethics, and governance as messages contrast on key issues and goals.
Hancock's Pen Quer vs. Sword Echoes in Chicago Times
A playful line from the Chicago Times notes General Hancock's pen as mightier than his sword. The quip reflects wartime era sentiment and rhetorical flourish.
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Gen. Hancock
Chicago Times
Party who saved the country stands with Garfield today
The text notes a united front against the ravages led by Hancock, with Garfield aligned to protect the nation. It frames a political clash and a call for support against perceived threats.
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Garfield
Hancock
Democratic faithfulness questioned by past party history
The remark notes that a single officer’s faithfulness does not prove the Democratic party will stay true to its duties, arguing that the party’s past actions reveal its likely course.
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Hancock
Democratic Party
Bayonet Not Fit Instrument for Free Men Votes
A witty exchange contrasts the bayonet with a double-barrel shotgun as symbols of political force, implying distrust of coercive methods in voting and mockery of party tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Ney’s Papal Role Spurs Bid for Hancock Biography
Forney backs Hancock with zeal as he accepts the assignment to write Hancock’s life biography for a fee of 32,000 dollars. The arrangement highlights political and literary stakes surrounding Hancock’s image.
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Forney
Hancock
Hancocks
Dony and McCain Retire From Central City Zoom
Dony and McCain retire from the Central City Zoom with a valedictory We rest. They are succeeded by Geo. A. Percival an experienced newspaper man taking over duties at the paper Percival is introduced as the new editor and leader of the operation.
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Dony & McCain
Geo. A. Percival
Poor Nominations Draw Fire From Major Papers
The Oil City Derrick notes London Times attack on U S party choices. It cites Repocan candidate Hanfield as having ten years in prison for attempting to kidnap Miss Ames and Demublican nominee Garcock to be hanged for murder, reprieved en route to gallows, released four days ago.
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Oil City
London Times
New York World
New York Tribune
America
Hanfield
Oakes Ame
Credit Mobilier Ames
Garcock
Dr. Tanner Completes Forty Day Water Fast at Twelve
Dr. Tanner finishes a 40 day water fast at noon last Saturday amid a worldwide spotlight. He eats ravenously after the clock strikes twelve, starting with milk then a Georgia watermelon, amid cheering crowds and a two physician escort. He is taken to Dr. Gunn's home to begin rebuilding strength and weight with monitored care.
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Tanner
Omaha Bee
Georgia
Gunn
Reilly
Polk County Republican Central Committee Meets August 1880
The Polk County Republican Central Committee met August 7 1880 at 2 pm chaired by M L Warner. Secretary pro tem W L Dodge elected. Absent were W H Shepherd T S Clark and Ed Hotz. A plan to hold two county conventions August 21 and October 16 was approved with precinct caucuses on the preceding Fridays at 2 pm. Committee adjourned with May convention representation upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Polk County
M. L. Warner
W.L. Dodge
W. H. Shepherd
Hackberry
Clark
Valley
Ed. Hotz
Island
Those Terrible Benders Arrest Report Questioned
Oswego Kansas August 9 The elderly couple alleged to be the Benders arrived from Nebraska and were shown in the courthouse for hours. Many visitors deemed the pair imposters and the sheriff expects their discharge tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Kansas
Osweco
Kan
Bender
Nebraska
Democratic Editor's Take on Hancock Sherman Farewell
The Kansas City Times praises Gen Hancock's letter to Gen Sherman as a fine companion to Gen Washington's farewell address calling the phrase Farewell addréss a fitting title. The Lincoln Journal cites a note bidding farewell with lines about memory.
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Gen. Hancock
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Washington
Kansas City Times
Hancock
Lincoln Journal
Democratic Party Described as Obstructive and Slave to the South
An eastern newspaper column argues the Democratic Party remains unreformed since the war, allied with traitors and opposing necessary measures for peace and prosperity. It predicts the party would control the presidency through a solid south coalition, subjugating the nation under southern dictation until a generation of wiser leaders replaces them.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Democratic Party of the Future
North
Gen. Hancock
Solid South
Republic
Wade Hampton Urges Harmony in Stanton Virginia
Wade Hampton spoke in Stanton Virginia urging Democratic unity to heal factional rifts and secure a solid South for Hancock. The World newspaper printed all but the climactic lines, sparing Hampton’s rhetoric but diminishing the intensity of his appeal to reconciliation.
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Wade Hampton
Stanton
Hancock
World Newspaper
Hampton
Lee
Jackson
Virginia
Lincoln Journal
Political Points and Party Platform Signals
The excerpts show Democratic and Republican rhetoric across papers like Cincinnati Gazette Philadelphia Press New York Times Columbia Herald and Inter Ocean. Critics accuse Hancock supporters and Grant allies of orchestrating a unified front while Nebraska Republicans worry a calm precedes a coming storm.
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Hancock
Columbia Herald
Grant
Inter-Ocean
Land Office Notice of Final Proof in Nebraska
Lincoln Nev July 15 1880 notice that Edward Mustard has filed to make final proof for Homestead No 14597 in section 24 township 15 range West to be proved before Polk County Neb clerk on August 1 1880. Witnesses listed W P Harger Oliver Scott J D Miller and S P Haurger all of Silver Creek Merrick County Neb. J McDowell Register
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Lincoln
Nev
District Court of Polk Co
Neb
Edward Mustard
W. P. Harger
Oliver
Scott
J. D. Miller
S. P. Haurger
Silver Creek
Merrick County
Delilah Knight Seeks Final Proof on Homestead in Polk County
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska notices Delilah Knight widow of James Knight has filed for final proof to secure entry on her homestead No. 18802 South half Southeast quarter section 22 township 15 north range 2 west. Final proof hearing set in Polk County Court at Osceola on Friday August 13 1880 with witnesses J Heald Albert Louis Fred Buchholtz and Hoy Peene of Silver Creek and Osceola Wisconsin.
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Lincoln
Ned
District Court of Polk Co
Neb
Delilah Knight
James Knight
South
S.E
J. Heald
Osceola
Polk Co
Albert Louis
Fred Buchholtz
Polk Co Peene If
Lincoln Nebs Land Office Notice of Homestead Proof
At land office Lincoln Neb July 22 1880 final entry and proof set for Friday August 20 1880 Francis L Horn Homestead Application No 18812 for the W14N WY Sec 22 T B Nr 4W witnesses James Howess N B Coopes John VanHorn and E P Cooper all of Arborville York Co Neb before J B McDowell Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Otice
Ati
Ancoln
Neb
District Court of Polk Co
Francis L. Horn
James Howess
N. B. Coopes
John VanHorn
E.P. Cooper
Arborville
York Co
J.B. McDowell
Register
Abandonment Hearing Filed On Nebraska Timber Entry No 512
Land Office at Hrocots Ner Nebraska dated July 26 1880 records a complaint by Stephen Kull of Polk County Nebraska against Henry Corbet for abandoning timber culture entry No 512 dated December 4 covering the E 4 percent of the NW 4 Section 3 Township 5 Range 1 West Polk County. Parties must appear Sept 2 1880 at 2 pm to testify. Depositions to be taken by Notary Public John P Heald Aug 30 1880 at 9 am in Osceola and continue until completed. B McDowell Register N Baird Receiver.
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Hrcots Ner
Stephen Kull
Polk County
Nebraska
Henry Corbet
N. W
N. R
John P. Heald
Osceola
B. McDowell
Register
N. Baird
Iteceiver
Osceola Agents Promoting Esterly Harvester in Polk County
C D Buy announces settlement in Osceola as local agent for all farm implements. He promotes the Esterly Harvester for 1880 with no canvas belts light draft and high durability and lists Cord Binders reapers mowers wagons threshers sewing machines binding wire barbed wire and related equipment.
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Garfield
Osceola
Esterly
Notice to Gunn ers Near Hackberry Precinct
Farmers in Hackberry Precinct Townships 13 and 14 Range 1 and 2 west forbid shooting trapping or pursuing wild game or pigeon on their premises after July 17 1880 without permission. The Osceola Sportsmens' Club warns that prairie chickens may not be killed before August 15 and violators will be prosecuted. Report violators for a reward.
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Hackberry Precinct
Nebraska
Osceola Sportsmens’ Club
Prosta Tonic touted as remedy for troubled men
An advertisement extols Brown's Prosta Tonic as a cure for a man's discomfort after dinner. It claims the tonic helps the desperate politician and promises hope for the latter with the new remedy. Listed distributors include F R Schouler and John H Abbott of Osceola and D Brannan of Stromsburg.
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Brown
West
F. R. Schouler
John H. Abbott
C. Brannan
Stromsburg
The Silent Man Promotes Brown's Extract Remedy
The passage touts Brown's Extract Black Berry and Ginger as the wealth of a family remedy for diarrhea dysentery cholera morbus and summer stomach upsets, claiming it offers forethought and wisdom for health lasting through the season.
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Brown
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Mart. Newcomer
Harry Hays
A. Davis
D. L. Dalis
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J. Hall
J. Daniel
Jonann Krumbach
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F Ox & Son
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