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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1877
Page
3
A collage of local items reportsLyceum plans district court next Tuesday. Farmers discuss township organization proposals while Illinois mud stories contrast Nebraska roads. Building projects in Sromsburg, farm yields, and a gas well tale from Wolf Creek add rural texture.
Rev D C Brannan opens a drug store in Stromsburg. H T Arnold teaches in Pleasant Home precinct. Ed Havey builds an addition to J G Mickey’s barn. John Carlson finishes a new Davis Creek bridge noted as a model. John Dale reshapes his wagon-shop into a hardware store selling tools and agricultural implements. A turkey shoot is planned for Christmas in Osceola under Ed Marker with rules to be announced. Samuel Gushee reports excellent yields from grass and mammoth wheat and oats. he plans a Maine trip and a joke about sending girls to Osceola’s old bachelors.
John H Armstrong of South Creek reports a severe quake that ruptured his farm, creating ravines, mud pools, and a sulfurous stench. Rev Hutchinson notes violent shocks at Daily Branch and an acre of ground near Mr H Ja residence lifted then settled in a damaged area with geysers nearby. Butter and eggs advertised for sale and holiday produce offered by Kinsmel.
John and Mike Horst of Valley precinct conclude their 1877 threshing campaign on November 17. Wheat 16470 bushels, oats 11690, rye 66, barley 617, total 29543. Their J I Case machine runs six seasons with no breakdowns. Who can beat these figures? Wheat 30.
Clarksville hosts a lively last Thursday night with a handsomely polite gathering and supper. Dr. Mitchell opens a Medical and Surgical Institute in Columbus with Dr. Martin, while Magill and Richardson buy corn at 16 to 18 cents. News of wax works, a possible Clarksville paper, and local business expansion fill the scene alongside travel, bridge talk, and ongoing promotions from local vendors.
Traveler reports meeting Swede merchants and farmers in Stromaburg, noting well kept fields, large wheat crops, and stock at Buckley and Tilley’s areas. He praises Kunkel and Hammond households, hints at courting Mrs. Kunkel, mentions illness of Mr. Anderson, and reflects on fire and lightning fears before returning with Sherwood.
The couple were married on November 30 at Rev. James Query’s residence officiated by Rev. A Burris. The ceremony joined W H Milla and Matilda Query in a formal union conducted in a home setting.
Special locals announce ladies fringe at McCarty's and a full line of hosiery. Watches repaired at J A Wood's. J B Dellman & Co add hats and caps. New dress goods just opened at McCarty's with hats and coats, and L W McCarty & Co boast all new goods and stiff competition.
A historical notice describes oxen yokes presented to Clark in the Valley Precinct. It notes the application of the term Tox to tally the display and assigns responsibility to local authorities for archival handling.
A local ad notes a steady supply of Rock Springs Coal with prices 11.50 per ton or 60 cents per hundred delivered in Osceola. Listed by v0 H Pulver.
Wanted. Every one to buy an organ. Horses, mules, cattle, hogs and grain taken in pay for instruments. You can rent a good instrument and let the rent pay for it. Call and see me before buying elsewhere, as I am prepared to give good prices and have the best instruments made. James T. Bonner, Sgent for Mason & Hamlin organs.
The Osceola Lyceum at Osceola Nebraska organized on November 29 1877 with members Robert Wheeler Henry Snider H G Thurman J B Mitchell LW McCarty Henry Mahan James McDonald Rolla Fleharty W F Kimmel F Fleharty J F Kelly J C McWilliams The constitution and by laws were adopted outlining membership voting officer roles meetings and debate procedures The next meeting planned a programme featuring Rev S Barrows a recital by Miss Katie Kunkel and a debate on Russia versus Turkey with designated leaders and speakers.
James W. Kinsman offers a large farm sale at the Geo Grant farm near Clear Creek Bridge Polk County on December 6 1877. Items include two matched horses harness and wagon reaper and mower threshing gear corn planter sheller cultivator harrows plows hay grain livestock and farm buildings with terms ten months on sums five dollars and up twelve percent interest ten percent discount for cash if stormy day contingency moved to December 8 1877.
An antique ad proclaims a Columbus Nebraska store on Neb Ave opposite Town Hall open day and night selling solid goods. The New Reliable claims rising stock of mirrors looking glasses and German plate items with cash and greenbacks terms and a money refund guarantee.
Prices for wheat corn oats barley rye flour graham meal and eggs listed. Potatoes beans onions fat hogs fat cattle calves veal dressed pork and other line items given with per hundred and dollar values. Market quotes appear to reflect current wholesale levels in a local Columbus market.
Compare prices with other firms to learn who offers the best value for quality goods. L. W. McCarty & Co. urges shoppers to compare and save.
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