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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1881
Page
3
A dense column reports on county politics and candidates, a construction project at the Coit House, courthouse stone delivery, store improvements, and social items. It notes a recent rainfall easing drought, discussions on nominating county tickets by primaries, and upcoming events including a harvest home dance.
Stromsburg business figure Mr. Vogel denounces an Aug editorial denial in the Recorp as misattributed. The note says Vogel leads the Palk Co Alliance opposing monopolies while alleging he profits from selling Woods Mowing & Reaping machines to farmers. It accuses him of monopolistic conduct and ends with a satirical quip.
In Osceola on August 18 1881 the Polk County Alliance Union held a special meeting. I Clark acted as secretary pro tem. Delegates from Sub Alliances admitted. A three member organization committee named J A Giffin J U Anderson I F Vogel. A proposal urged Polk alliances to consider a convention of one delegate and one alternate from each school district to nominate a people’s ticket. Adjourned to August 27. KE Crank sec pro tem.
Pleasant Prairie updates report sermons at the schoolhouse, Sabbath plans, and school openings with Prof. Baum and Miss Nettie Thornton. Rural items include a new daughter for Thomas Bigs, a sprained arm for Tred Myers, and a woman in the district sowing wheat with three teams.
A Nebraska newspaper notes relics found in county hands including a $20 continental bill owned by Judge Loring dated Sept 46 1778 and a $50 Will continental bill. Also a copy of the Ulster County Ga Celle dated Jan 4 1800 recounting Washingtons death. An advertisement for a saw mill and a slave sale reminiscence appear in the same issue.
Notice concerns short time security obligations by C W Kyle. It states Don failed to call on him before Borrowing and highlights enforcement of personal and chattel security terms. The item signals a formal loan-related claim and expected remedies.
GU A Besser declares candidacy for Polk County Sheriff subject to legal voters' will. He files an official notice asserting his run for the office and his intent to serve if elected.
Eighty acres of land with sixty five acres under cultivation lie two miles west of Osceola. For sale as a bargain inquire of J. R. Stewart or at this office.
A parcel described as one of the best sections of land in Polk county, unimproved, will be sold on long time terms. Small cash payment required. For particulars inquire at this office.
Bargain sale of southeast quarter of section 33, township 16 north, range 1 west. For details contact Bittenbender & VanWinter, Osceola, Nebraska. Also offering sulky rakes at low down cash or on time from L. J. Blowers.
Notice states the Republican Central Committee is requested to meet in Osceola on Saturday August 20 at 1 p m to organize and transact business. By order of committee members. An accompanying advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy against intoxication effects.
A desirable 160 acre farm is offered with 150 cultivated, 10 fallow, near a grain market within four miles. It features a thrifty orchard, many forest trees, two excellent wells, a five room frame house with two closets on the ground floor, and two granaries. Sale at reasonable terms. Apply to Allison Burley in Osceola Polk Co Nebraska.
A notice warns business people and others not to extend credit to unknown individuals claiming employment by the contractor at the County Court House. The contractor disclaims all responsibility for such debts unless a signed order by Mr. Bell or the writer is produced. A brief warning follows.
Taxpayers are informed that unpaid taxes become delinquent on May first after assessment and accrue 10 percent annual interest. On the first Monday of November, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., public sale of unpaid lands for state county township and other taxes is held at the county courthouse or treasurer’s office.
Osceola merchants advertise a wide array of wares and services. Arnold & Co promote low cash prices on groceries and dry goods while West and Chicago Cash Store push clothing, boots, shoes, and dress goods. Several firms buy notes, war Rants, or offer chattel loans with extended terms.
H. C. Denning states intent to travel east about September 1 to purchase goods and asks acquaintances to assist with funds. He notes all who have provided shelter will aid as possible.
Notices claim Brown's BlackBerry and Ginger is the most successful cure for diarrhoea dysentery and cholera morbus in the South and West. It is offered for sale by J. H. Abbott and F. R. Schouler in Osceola.
Heap Quarters J F Reynold's Post announces a camp fire at Cong's church on Saturday August 20 to arrange travel plans for the Osceola and Stromsburg posts to attend the reunion at Lincoln September 5. Adjutants J B Mironevu and H I Bense urge participation.
For sale several valuable improved farms in Polk County along with business houses private dwellings a first class hotel property and farming equipment including a Pitts Son thresher and separator 10 horsepower 6 new fanning mills a Dewey harvester a McChesney seeder a mower a two horse wagon a skeleton buggy all priced to sell cheap for cash or on good approved security until after harvest call at Langworthy's
Public sale at the seller residence in Valley precinct seven miles northwest of Osceola on Thursday September 15 1881 starting at 10 oclock am features one horse six years old two light wagons one top buggy one span of mares one mare and suckling colt one yearling mare colt one pony 16 shoats one milch cow two sets double harness and two plows plus household goods terms five dollars and under cash or notes due in one year with 10 percent interest and approved security by J G Wane.
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