Man who threatened judge Dundy found guilty
Calmar McCune was found guilty by the jury and sentenced to three months in jail for threatening the life of Judge Dundy.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1882
Page
2
Calmar McCune was found guilty by the jury and sentenced to three months in jail for threatening the life of Judge Dundy.
Nearly four hundred delegates attended the Size alliance gathering in Hastings. The majority favored independent political action next fall, while Mr. Rosewater of Cwaha Lee opposed such action as unwise at present.
The text argues that the rise of the Just President and President Arthur's message stirs nationwide opinion against polygamy, stating that polygamy must die. It characterizes a strong public sentiment pushing for abolition of polygamy.
The jury in the Guiteau case returned a swift guilty verdict as indicted. A motion for a new trial has been filed, and the condemned man faces execution about a year after the crime.
Tur Sheridan Post reports that Hon. Church Howe has funded the lifting of mortgages on the Brownville advertiser and Calvert Courier offices and has leased the properties to the current editors for a term of years.
Mrs. Lewes introduces a bill in the Iowa house to devote the earnings of incarcerated heads of families to their dependents rather than to state costs. The measure aims at humanity and justice, shifting burden from the state to the convict’s household.
Speaking by request at a child's grave in Washington Cal Ingersoll urged bravery before death and argued the future may hold rest rather than terror He said death may be lessening of life’s pain and that the dead do not suffer If the dead live again they would be as good as the living and the living should help the living and hope for the dead
Dr Skelton resigns from Pleasant Home official post amid dispute over authority in holding an inquest into the Jace John Linguist body. The episode echoes bond debates with rail line interests and local politics, leaving the county with acrimonious reflections on leadership and public duty.
The January 1 1882 session of the Agricultural Society saw President JAW preside with S. in the chair. Auditing committee reported books correct. Treasurer and Secretary reports not yet called. W J Snider resigned as Director from funds precinct. Amendment proposed to raise life membership from 5 to 15 dollars. Committees appointed to study gate receipts and road access, including Bittenbender and Mickey. State Fair noted 1832 dates in Owuba from September 10 to 16.
The Lyceum gathering at the schoolhouse in district 42 saw a disgraceful altercation over a wrist injury incident among the Shank boys. A later feud after the alliance adjourned on Friday the 20th was halted before blows. peace restored and parties shamed for the incident.
Visitor notes a small city with few sidewalks and trees in yards. They fault hardware dealers using yards for junk, critique the City Council, and urge better governance aligned with the new court house and school as Osceola grows.
Wayland notes an eventful period with a taffy pulling, road conditions, a birth of a boy to A Fuller, and preps for a new dwelling. A M Anderson plans measures for a commosives house as a school dance is reported in Dist 3. Saloons closed at Ulyss ease farmer travel. X Prcr Mors.
A brief notice notes Parker's Hair Botsom helps prevent annoyance from premature onset by restoring a youthful appearance and confidence. The report emphasizes prompt effect.
Proceedings show approval of various supervisor claims totaling dollars for services and retirements. The board authorized warrants for road districts and a road fund payment, with a correction on a prior tax levy and a claim for lumber disallowed but later drawn on the bridge fund. An item on the homestead claim altered future tax assessment and the meeting adjourned to February 5.
The settler Milton L. Wilson files notice to make final proof for his Homestead Entry No.___, for the S 4 of N W 4, See 14, Township 14 North, Range 4 West, before the Clerk of the District Court at Polk County Neb. on Monday February 27, 1882. Witnesses named: J. N. Hurt, J. A. Lewis, WB Lewis, BR Simmons, and W. Vieroy.
Notice of intent to prove continuous residence and cultivation on land in Shelby Polk County Nebraska with hearings set before the District Clerk on February 17 1882 for Burrel Huddleston Preemption Declaratory Statement No S447 and Homestead Entry No 16173 located in the S of N B Y See 26 Town 15 N of R as west witnesses Beal J P Taylor R Sizer T Cowan all of Shelby Polk Co Neb
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