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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1880
Page
4
OssEoLa Record bids farewell to readers as editors resign to pursue life work. They acknowledge mixed public reaction to their outspoken coverage and thank supporters, praising state press relations and urging the Record to continue thriving.
A long critical allegory compares constant scenery to political life, arguing the Democratic Party tires of its old route up Salt River and seeks a voyage on the Republican ship. The piece praises firm craft, copper bottom, steel masts, and a capable crew as it envisions a journey through a grand river valley with lush growth and abundant life.
The article criticizes the church and ministry for clinging to established paths and scarce preaching only specific truths. It praises Rev Henry Ward Beecher for engaging in civil government discourse and urges ministers to boldly discuss practical subjects and apply truth to daily life and business.
A voiced critique argues that ongoing agitation against what supporters call a spiritual threat endangers the nation. The author links the sacred family to civil order and warns that religious influence could corrupt free institutions, calling for stronger action by the government. The note ends with an apparent ad for Chestest Cash Store.
The winter 1880 issue of Ehurich's Fashion Quarterly shows improved appearance and faithful fashion mirror, published by Ebnrich's Bros New York. It notes creameries paying farmers 22 cents an inch for cream, and warns consumers cannot expect butter at fair prices.
The Sidney Telegraph highlights a mix of light news and comment. It notes snow in Little Rock Arkansas as early as the 17th, asks why colored people are leaving Alabama and Louisiana after the election, and records a Hamilton memorial unveiling in Central Park with Evarts’s remarks. It also praises Prof Makeover and Prof M for an elocutionary event.
Probate notice in Polk County Nebraska alleges Martin Kunkle seeks temporary injunction to prevent execution on a 5887 debt from 1875. He asks the injunction be made perpetual at the next district court term, appearance required by January 10, 1880 with defenses. Also county judge schedules hearing for Max Breuer estate administration with Gustav Thelen petition, December 15, 1880 at 10 am in Oscella county court.
Martin Kunkel defendant. Long & Gish plaintiffs file in District Court Polk County Neb. request temporary injunction to restrain execution and grant perpetual discharge of a $262.92 judgment from November 2 1875. Hearing set before Jan 10 1881. attorneys Wheeler and Thurman.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska November 73 1490 notice of intent to make trial proof heard before Polk County Clerk December 1880 for Rodney Conner Homestead Entry 16357 W48S WY NWS EX and witnesses A Ayers A T Kenuston J A Honeycutt James Seward all of Osceola Polk County Nebraska J B McDowett Register mortgage sale by virtue of a chattel mortgage to Jas A Gibbins by K D Riley December 11 1879 filed January 5 1888 at Pork County Clerk will sell at public auction December 15 1889 at Osceola courthouse listing property including a roan mare wagon axles harness and red heifer with payment due and costs mentioned
The partnership S N Drew & Co of Osceola Nebraska dissolves by mutual consent on November 15 1880. S N Drew assumes all liabilities and agrees to collect money due to the firm. The notice lists S N Drew A M Drew avid City and Osceola as involved parties.
Jonas Beckstrom sues Margeret Beckstrom for divorce in Polk County Nebraska District Court. Petition states abandonment for over two years and requests dissolution of marriage. Respondent must answer by January 3, 1880, through attorney M A Mills.
A divorce petition is filed in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District Polk County Nebraska. The notice announces a petition for dissolution of marriage and directs response actions per court rules.
Notice of public vendue at 2 o clock p m on November 30 1880 in Can-dayrecinet Nebraska of bay mares gray horses a Fish Bro cattle and roan cow to satisfy an execution in favor of J H Smith against James Jarmin subject to a chattel mortgage for 590 10 dated July 22 18s. Dated November 3 1880. James Mathews Constable.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska November 16 1880 notices a settler filed intention to make final proof in support of his claim and secure entries to be made before the Clerk of the District Court Polk County Nebraska at the county seat on Friday December 9 1880. The declaratory statement lists witnesses Theodore Beebe G Ware of Acesoa Polk county Nebraska and G Buerholz Louis Timm of Silver Creek Merrick county Nebraska. Registered by J B McDowell, Register.
On Friday, December 8, 1880, before the District Court of Polk County Nebraska, George W. Burrey, homestead entry No. 14851 for the W4, SEY, Section 28, Township 15, Range 2 West, will present his final proof. He lists witnesses A Canish, W A Cornish, G Kivyou, and D J Mackie, all of Usceols Polk County Nebraska.
Land Office at Lincoln October 26 1880 announces named settler William Seymour files intention to make final proof for his claim and final entry before Clerk of the District Court Polk County Nebraska on November 26 1880. Witnesses listed include John Bridger Jacob Deeds A P Calhoun Z Seymour. Allot Stromsburg Polk County Nebraska. Registered J B McDowell.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska October 27 1880 named settler has fired notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim will he in before the Clerk of the District Court Polk County Nebraska at the County Seat on the 0th day of November 1880 Mary BE Reedy homestead entry No 18208 for the W N E L ec 10 T 15 N R S W and names the following as witnesses Francis Ramey W A Lew 8 Fred Buchor and Robert Gray all of Silver Crack Myrick County Nebraska B McDowell Register
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska October 27 1880 notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his claim and secure final entry therefor no one shall be admitted before the clerk of the district court Polk county on Saturday the 27th day of November 1880 John Kropitz homestead entry number 3355 for the west half of the northwest quarter section 2 township 2 west and will be supported by witnesses von Feinlich J M Heerman John Herut and Frank Berut all of Duncan Platte county Nebraska
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