What the Record Would Like to See in Polk County
Osceola Nebraska July 29 1881 County commissioners meet with full board and appoint procedures for road districts and courthouse plans. King travels to Kearney for architectural details while Stid Snider is hired as courthouse superintendent with pay terms. Adjournment noted and claims approved or reconsidered.
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OsckoLa
Nes
Mickey
King
Kearney
Neb
T. D. Allan
Qeclock A.m
Osceola
Maha Bee
W. Barnes
Court House
W. Heall
State Journ
J. B. Mitchell
L. L. Snider
Stid Snider
County Commission
President McCune Improves After New Wound Channel
War condition of the President was home favorable on Sunday and Sunday last, with a febrile rage indicating another wound stoppage. A new incision was made on Monday to open a fresh pus channel, and since then the President's condition has improved.
Death of Eisner B. E. Haven at Salem Oregon
Eisner BE Haven of the M BE Church dies in Salem Oregon on the 2nd inst at age 69.
Heat Causes Unprecedented Chicago Death Toll Rise
Chicago reports last week saw a record high death rate with 627 deaths, the surge attributed to heat. Officials warn of ongoing health risks amid high temperatures and urge precautions for vulnerable residents.
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Ous
Chicago
State Fair Ticket Acknowledgment for Omaha Event
A note confirms receipt of a complimentary ticket to the State Fair in Omaha set for September 12 to 17.
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Omaha
Niles
Former Fremont Resident Dies Soon After Arrival as Consul
Fion EB H Rocens once of Fremont and recently named consul to Vera Cruz died at Vera Cruz shortly after reaching the post.
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Fion. EB. H. Rocens
Fremont
Vera Cruz
Dictionary Reference Highlights Noted Figures
The new edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary includes a Biographical Dictionary listing nearly ten thousand notable individuals from ancient and modern times. It provides birth and death dates, nationality, profession, and concise achievements for ready reference.
Local notices and suffrage remarks mix with farm incident
The text reports a derelict farm stand on the Platte South Channel where a worker, Nel a Anderson, fell in and died while others worked nearby. Tenant John Matson was faint from heat but recovering. A separate hayteam incident near Sec 28 ends with a sleeping boy in the wagon. The item shifts to Mrs. Adams Bittenbender editing notes about women’s suffrage, praising progress and recounting Gov. Edward Lee of Wyoming’s remarks and National Woman Suffrage Association events in Massachusetts including a ceremony with Governor Long and Mrs Hooker.
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Nela Anderson
John Matson
Olsen
Frank Largon
Gleantr
Edward Lee
Wyoming
Boston
National Woman Suffrage Association
Miss Nthony
Isabella Iooker
Hooker
Long
Great West
South
Notice of attachment in Gunnell v Nelson case in Polk County
J W Snider county judge in Polk County Nebraska issues attachment for 28.65 in a case where Oliver Gunnell sues Swan Nelson. Property attached includes a 4 interest in 20 acres corn and 4 interest in 40 acres wheat. Cause continued to September 19 1881. Commissioners convene August 1 to discuss courthouse plans with architect T D Allan and builder James Bell.
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Swan Nelson
J.W. Snider
Polk County
Neb
Oliver Gunnell
S. S of N.E
Oliver Genes
Toth
Osceola
T. D. Allan
James Bell
Court House
Kearey, Co
Land Notice for Final Proof in Polk County Nebraska
Notice announces final proof by settler Wilson P. Marger on homestead entry No. 16 185 for sections 16 and 23 in Polk County. Proof to be made before the district clerk on Sept 12 1881. Witnesses listed include WIT Jones and EH Mustard among others to verify residence and cultivation.
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Polk Co
Nebraska
Wilson P. Marger
Jones Silver Creel
Merrick Co
EH. Mustard
J. Biller O
District Court
Polk County
Martin Kunkel
KY Weat
A D. Cole
J.J. Sener
I. 8
Kepner
Thos. Levi
Oseoala
B. McDowers
Kevtster
War proof required for land claim in district court notice
Notice states Frederick Schmoker claims homestead No 15332 for parcel 54.5 EB, section 19, township 15N, range 2W. He will present proof on August 11, 1881 at the county seat, with witnesses John Grossnicklans J MM Herrman Oto Galeke August Galeke of Osceola.
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Frederick Schmoker
North Range
John Grossnicklans
J. MM. Herrman
Oto Galeke
August Ga‘lele
Osceola
Dpulk Cn Nah
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Polk
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Tauel Fletcher
Wiberry
Canada
Clear Creek
Stroms- Osceola
Valley
Pleasant Home
I. BP. Kenney, Co
North Line
N Secor
Soe
Calmar McCune
NFE
Taicr
N ‘Te Cor
HY Au of
Pearner
Diatzicz
Miles
Leon
Peru
Platte
Xce
Chan- 190
the Platte
Thornton Tens
Adam Bittenbender
Mgr
Guy, Long
Massachusetts
State House
Commonwealth
Lincoln
Feue
J.B McCorcy, Liesistcy
Aigeon
Brage Ma
G. H. Carmine
Poultry Bought & Bold
Myer’s
Cher
L. A. Beltzer
Lotfh
NPB
H. W. Chase
Charles Palmer
A. G O. Knight
Austrutther
St. Pd
Shelby, Polk Co., Neb
J.B. McDowr3n
Register
Bittenbender & Buell
Commission
A. A. Scott
General Merchandise
South Side Square
Krumbach & Thelen
Ceola
Tron Goods
Roolts
Morrill
Depot
Suelby
Gan
Shelby
Bluenbender & Buell
Lincoln, Neb
Charles W Aiken
N.rl
West
Robert Gray
Silver Creek
G Hunter
W.A. Lewis
Volk Fom
J. B. sfeDowell
Reapers and Nowe
Nichols & 5 & She Pay
Ing Machines
LJ Blow1
C. A. Myers
Tin Warl
MIT
Kerr
Francis A. Schooulh
Massachusetts College Or
City Drug Sro
Sals
Coschola, Nebraw
H. c. Dunnina
Dupling Brothers
AY Lincoln
J.B. MuDowrin
Kendall
Vremont
Ohio
Dun
Kropere Co
Keneat
Vik
Edinburgh
Keeway
James A. Wreacy
UUMAN
West Ennsburgh
Keannan & Co
Lawrence
Man
DIB
J. Kendall & CO
Einsburgh Milla, Vt
Shiloh
A. Schiovnen
LEY Feed Sale
TIMES
MN. E. Cor
Square, Osceola, Neb
Theo
Beebo
Thedore Krause
TOA
Mielby
Billiard Hall
J. D. Wilson
Sale Stable
Louger
Owaba
G. &C. Merriam
Springfield
Mase
Sarst
Alen Webster
Ayer
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
L. J. Blowers
Buea
Osceolt
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