Osceola's Dream of a Thriving Town and University
A dream of Osceola in June shows a transformed town with sidewalks, trees, new courts, a town library, a factory, and the Nebraska Wesleyan University campus. The narrator visits public buildings, notes courteous teachers, and fears a lurking saloon, concluding the dream hinges on public will and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Nebraska Wesleyan University
J. J. Fleharty
Western Plains
Nebraska Methodist Conference
Puopils
University Projes
Osceola’s
Schoolhouse Doors Locked Against Revival in Nebraska
Religion came to Jarmin schoolhouse in district No 40 with meetings held last Sabbath. On Tuesday the board refused use of the building, locking out gospel services and prompting appeals for open access to preach in every Nebraska schoolhouse..M. F. Underwood urges prayer for opponents and blessings on those who oppose progress of religion.
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Nebraska
Christ
M. F. Underwood
Court Proceedings Show Ongoing Civil Actions and Foreclosures
Civil docket lists multiple cases including Charles Roberts versus E P Swearin general Civil. Motions to suppress depositions and to continue are upheld with costs taxed to plaintiffs. Foreclosures in several mortgage actions Daniels Levis etc. Dismissals, defaults, and trial rulings noted. Court orders sale confirmations, redemption motions denied, and executions for deficiency. Trials scheduled for February 12 1880 at Osceola Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roberts
E P Swearingen
Citizens Saving Loan Association
George and
Bartholomew Cox
Harriet C Woolley
Woolleys
New England Mortgage Security Co
George W Fellows
Als
Morse & Co
Beaty & Woods
Farwell & Co
Schuster & Co
Monroe E Smith
Albert J Crittenden
James Matthews
W. H. Munger
Court House
Osceola
Harlow Walton
Robert H Henry
John C Henry
Joseph R. Kienan
John H Mickey
J H Mickey
Columbus State Bank
Caroline Stinger
C S Demick
W Sheldon
Pliff
M B Reese
Osceola road petition and probate notices in Polk County
Proceedings approve a petition by Langworthy et al for a road in Osceola linking the northeast corner of Sec 9 to First Street, with damages assessed for J W Snider, F M Latham, and C W Aikens. Also a probate hearing for Andrew Monson's will set for January 7, 1880 before County Judge J W Snider.
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W. A. Langworthy
Osceola
Polk County
Alfred Gierhirt
C. W. Aikens
J. W. Snider
F. M. Latham
Nebraska
N. P. Monson
Andrew Monson
State OF
Polk
Holden
Peter Bull Deceas
Margret Bull
Stephen Bull
Deceola
Osteola Record
Farm and hotel property for sale in Osceola area
160 acre Osceola area farm with 90 acres under cultivation and timber frames, sod buildings and fruit. eight miles west on offers. Also a live town hotel on UPRR line for sale at low price with easy terms. owner wishes to sell. Also a two story seven room house in Osceola with easy terms. inquiries to Mrs A Apnabil or at the Record Office.
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Osceola
W. F. Cost
Neb
Nance
Wheeler and Thurman
Nebraska
A. Apnabil
Settler Files Final Proof for Homestead Claim No 14778
Lincoln Nebraska November 7 1879 notice lists William B Duynjude as the settler for Homestead application 14778 in section 24 township 15 range 3, with witnesses Frank Lohr and John Wiseman both of Polk County Nebraska. J B McDowell registers the notice.
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Lincoln
Neb
William B. Duynjude
Frank Lohr
Polk Co
John Wiseman
J. B, McDowell, Reister
Notice of intention to make final proof for claim
Notice dated December 2, 1879 records a settler's intent to file final proof and secure final entry for Homestead Application No. 14277, for the east half of section 8 in township 13 north range 24 west, with witnesses M. P. Cloon and W. G. Oakes, both from Polk County Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Levi Cunningham
Nri
J. W. Snider
Polk Co
Wm. Burley
J. B. McDown
Register
Ner
Nils Anderson
Anders Beneston
NYS
Ewsec Ly Tizn
A. C. Norton
C.A. Fleaman
Lincoln, Neb
Hans Noyd
Hometead
Lars Silen
Polk Co. Neb
L. P. Norine
John
Bridget
Apecatia
M. P. C.loon
W. G. Oakes
Polkoun'y Neb
Polk County
J.B. McDowell
John Vreeland
J. W. Crozier
John Crozier
William J. Carpenter
West
J. A. Honeycut
J. B. Lewis
Dee
Christina Bingston
G. A. Johnson
Pal
Noticoa
Art T.incoln
John Park Kinney
Homestead
Ney
John A. Anderson
J. E. Baker
Mary M. Darrew
Samuel Rutherford
James How’rs
Puls Co
John VanHorn
J.B. McDowett
Charnes
Norton
Wysee
TRN
Raw
heMes Tre
Witneses
J. Johnson
fPolk Co
Puik Co
Homestead Application Notice for Michael Horst
December 2 notice lists Michael Horst for Homestead Application No. 13209 in Elysec8 TibN R2W. Witnesses named are C Grosmnicklaus and John Wiseman, both of Polk County Nebraska. J B McDowell, Register signs the entry.
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Lincoln
Neb
S&sttler
Michael Horst
Witneses
C. Grosmnicklaus
Polk County
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H. C. Bittenbender
U.S. Grant
Nvisioner
J. P. Heald, Co
Wale Property
Jack Everett
Town of
W. Ayres
Osceola, Neb
Exreras
Wm. E. Hayden
Langworthy
Jack
Dotty
Bell
C. Langworthy
Cornish & King
Laxp
Andrew Peterson
Hom Eetens Ae Iain
Vis
Peter Headman
A. J. Swanson
J.B. McDown
Louisa Johnson
John Johnson
C. FH. Carlson
B. McNowen, Reister
L. J. Blowers
Gratin
Marsh “Harvester,” Marsh “Wind-Mill
Marsh “Ris
Stromsburg
H. A. Scott
E. C. Carns & CO
Arcade
Rising City
David City
John F. Dort
W. E. Folsom
Frank Mapes
J. B. McDowell
J.B. McDowenrt, Taver
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