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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
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The Ord Journal notes that in the election of Prof Fowler to state superintendency the schools will gain though political disagreements exist. It predicts a strong and satisfactory administration, while Blair schools will miss him.
The Boston Transcript notes Nebraska Republicans held post election celebrations to mark sweeping victories. It highlights preparations for a Lincoln statewide celebration next Saturday night and recalls Broken Bow in Custer county rallying for Kem and Holcomb, the Populists’ decline, and long Republican dominance in the county since 1888.
The piece attacks Deaver as scum among ward politicians and accuses him of betraying Populist principles. It recalls his rise to national committee man and says Democrats threw him out after he refused fusion with Democrats for Bryan’s sake.
A Democrat editor launches a broadside alleging a missing item of 50 dollars paid to three voters to Wheeler county. He questions the Republican committee treasurer's honesty and hints at perjury if false. The piece frames the Democrat as duty bound to expose wrongdoing or abandon claims if false.
The article notes reformers caught selling passes to voters and reacting with anger while acknowledging they used them. It cites a disappointing election result for a key figure in Nebraska and Polk County, suggesting this defeat will provoke further temper and accusations about politics in the region.
Turbulent week with numerous locals listed from Lincoln visits to Osceola and Stafford stops. A blaze in I Krasne’s store near the Odd Fellows building caused near total loss with extensive damage before insurance and salvage estimates.
Eight year old daughter of Bud Vaughn suffered severe burns to her back legs and hips when her clothing caught fire during a bonfire on Thanksgiving day near Osceola. Her father rushed to help but the blaze severely damaged skin and flesh. her condition remained serious with grave fears for her life.
The Record reports on Dr. H. C. Heald and Miss Alberta Powell, Ottumwa natives. The bride, praised for beauty and musical talent, studied in Chicago and Brookfield and trained at the American Conservatory of Music. Her voice, versatility, and forthcoming song collection are noted by critics.
The Bennur order in this city shows vigorous growth with fourteen new members initiated and six more applications favored though not present. The lodge now exceeds one hundred members and enjoyed a post meeting celebration. Visiting brothers M M Boles and Charles Wilson of David City attended. members plan to push the revival and maintain momentum.
Local notes report a Beulah revival began at Faure View last Sunday. John Simms's sick child with scarletina. hog cholera spreading with Mr. Wilcox affected. Will Meacham returns from Colorado after a year away. Thanksgiving events include a turkey roast and surprise party for Mrs. Shank. A large turnout attended the Rough Riders and Republican supper at Ed Mustard’s, with broader GOP presence noted in Platte precinct.
Mrs H Hamiton visited Osceola Tuesday. Cliff Jay from Omaha is in town this week. Theian and Cua went to Omaha last Saturday. Rey Haroun seeks to buy a used road wagon. D R Leard worked on the east side of his drug store Tuesday.
A. E. Spencer plastering F. W Brigham's store this week. J. T. Martin came up from Cordova Thursday of last week. Mise Mabel West and Minnie Goetz were Osceola visitors Tuesday. D. R. Leard selling stock and operating on Ok St. W. S. P. Eyler adding to his Gospel Ridge home. The R R Co repairing sidewalk along both track sides this week. Gee Smith and H Burritt visited Lincoln Thursday last to view college football prospects. Poultry Show held this week but fire prompts executive meeting next week to decide if February meeting occurs. Notice elsewhere in this Paper.
Ella Berggren teaches in Shoemaxer district. Bertha Smith spent Thanksgiving in Geneva. J Brett & Co. continue auctions at Park Hotel. Gust Anderson died from liver ailment west of town Sunday night. P T Buckley visited Omaha. Surveyors Furgeson and Scott work north of town. Graves party visited Stromsburg friends from Central City. Telephone exchange expands with new phones this week. Johnson Comedy company drew large audiences at the opera house. Roy Clark Newton Buckley Calmar Eva McCune home for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving ball at the opera house well attended. Ruth Haskell from Lincoln played piano. Charlie Wicklund ill after drill mishap. improving. M A Mak EEver injured leg, limp still. Ira Banta, Stromsburg bank cashier, wed in southern Missouri. returned with bride from York. staying Park Hotel. Banta explains the elopement to friends.
Theckerville Texas resident B. D. Blanton spent more than 330000 over two years on doctor visits to cure a running leg sore. He alleges Bucklen's Arnica Salve single box cured it after doctors proposed amputation. Sold by D. H. Kunkel druggist.
A periodical ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as boosting strength and ambition by improving stomach and liver function. The 25 cent box is sold by Dr. Kunkel, a druggist, claiming readers will feel renewed.
Charles S. Easton files petition in Polk County Nebraska District Court seeking to quiet and confirm title to the north half of the southwest quarter of Section 28 in Township 16 North Range 1 West, contending open, adverse possession for over 18 years. The case names unknown heirs of Joseph Guietler deceased and Florian Guieter as possible heir. Answer required by January 14, 1901. King and Bittner, attorneys.
A flannel bound plaster with Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides prompt relief for lame back pains or pains in the side or chest. The balm is claimed to cure rheumatism and requires only one application for relief. For sale by G.T Ray &Co.
Mr. R. Gray of near Amenta Duchess county New York endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for children especially for croup It cures and prevents attacks when given at the first signs of hoarseness or croup The remedy is sold by G T Ray Co.
Idaville man J W Garver says Electric Bitters gave new strength and a good appetite after illness and nervous fatigue. The tonic is sold at D H Kunkles Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with a guarantee.
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio escaped a frightful death from severe lung trouble after using Dr. King's New Discovery. He credited instant relief and a permanent cure. The remedy has 25 years of proven power for throat chest and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottles free at D H Bunkle's drug store.
CO T. Chisholm of 484 Dearborn Ave Chicago suffered catarrh of the lower power and chronic discomfort before trying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two doses he was completely relieved and has not suffered since. sold by G.T. Ray & Co.
Thos Whitfield & Co of Chicago tout Champlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe, claiming no cases led to pneumonia among thousands of users. They say it yields prompt recovery and counteracts pneumonia tendency, with G T Ray & Co selling the product.
R A Mills secures sole Polk County agency for Freeman Windmill Co products. He promotes the windmill as a top purchase and offers the unit at the lowest living price. His push aims to grow the new branch and make the windmill widely available through his business.
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