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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
4
A damaged item lists a Porto Mice at Cacesla Nebraska with mention of an advance sale during a wintry period. Details are fragmentary but indicate a public offering or auction context tied to local regulations and the port office.
In a critique of political rhetoric, the speaker argues that platitudes lose bite when written plainly on cheap paper and reheated as stale phrases. A vivid image contrasts, noting that a live, well delivered speech with a strong voice and cadence remains far more appetizing.
United States consuls abroad report that foreigners will try adopting American methods and machinery to head off growing U S export trade. They warn that once foreign machinery is installed a Yankee will design something better and the U S risks losing its lead in the commercial race.
A Missouri House debate critiques a resolution expressing sympathy for the Philippine struggle for liberty. The passage questions treason and loyalty as it notes Filipinos’ rebellion against the United States and references constitutional definitions of treason. The piece critiques the tradition bound stance of the Missouri mossbacks.
The Maryland governor advocates an extra legislature to fix constitutional flaws but aims to suppress the colored vote. The Washington Star argues the move targets Black suffrage to secure Democratic wins under current leadership.
The governor calls a special session for March six to introduce a bill aimed at disfranchising Black voters. The proclamation avoids stating the purpose yet signals a plan that critics say seeks to nullify the federal constitution, an object lesson in southern democracy. The Omaha Bee notes public concern over renewed sectional tensions despite reluctance to rekindle disputes.
Local items list residents and visitors including Mrs. Mike Stoffer, Stephen Leatherbury moving back to Mackberry, Rev and Mrs Franklin Lobe visiting Mrs V A Cornish, John Schmoker in Omaha, E F Johnson traveling east, Bert Ray visiting Walnut Town, Herman Tima from Lincoln Business College, Dr C H Campbell and GC Combs in Osceola, F J Timm buying land and planning residence, Frank Wise selling shop stake to R A Mills forming Timm and Mills, Odd Fellows Block renovations, George Campbell sick with tonsillitis, marriage notices for Albert Nelson and Maria Pearson in Keene, Nebraska, county treasurer examiner Ludden visiting, and various local business notes and obituaries.
In Stromsburg a card party was hosted by Miss Maud Dale at her home Monday night honoring Miss Nellie Lundeen of York. Local residents Rena Cole of Clarks and J L Pratt visited before and after. A special train to York carried 38 passengers to Bond's Concert Band. the band was praised as a success and the ensuing club dance featured Bond's orchestra and received high praise for its music.
A regular meeting of the Polk County Agricultural Association will be held at the Court House on Saturday March 2 1991 at 1 o'clock. Reports of committees will be read and acted upon with other business. Cordial invitation to all interested in fair matters. Respectfully C D Stoner Secretary.
Due to bad roads and cold weather many customers could not attend the 15 percent discount sale on shoes. The sale was advertised to end March 1 but will continue through March. The discount excludes bargain table shoes and new stock received after January 21. A. O. Monson.
George Stevens, longtime Kiok County resident and early settler on the town’s land, prepares to depart for a new home. Friends express regret as he moves away from the area he helped establish.
Rosewater withdrew from the Caucus last night and carried eight votes with Lim. The situation for the Senator appears weaker than at any prior moment.
Davis County Iowa reports the death of James E. Carson after eight days of illness. Born September 1840 in Shelby County Indiana, he lived on a Davis County farm before moving to Nebraska and returning in 1892. He married Clarissa Scott in 1861, had six children, and later married Maud King in 1896. Carson was a longtime church member and respected citizen of Bloomfield area.
Howard Barrill born Ahbedge Island May 17 1834 died at his Shelby Neb residence Feb 16 1301 aged 68 years 8 months 29 days He joined the M church in 1876 moved to Polk county in 1872 settled near Shelby and lived nineteen years in He died leaving a wife four sons and five daughters all present at the fustéval conducted by his pastor The burial was by the Grand Army of which he was an honored member His war service spanned 1861 1865 in the 2nd Iowa infantry and later the 15th Illinois infantry He is remembered in a verse by S T Hawkins Pastor M E church Shelby Nebr GEORGINA ANDagion
A county gathering of patrons teachers school officers and friends of education is set for Saturday at Osceola Courthouse. The program includes vocal solos by Miss Bina and Miss L M Kaw, a comparison of school standards, and open discussion on curriculum and parental involvement. Committee invites all interested in school welfare to attend.
A new color photograph by Edmond H Osthaus titled On the Alert will be distributed weekly for ten weeks starting February 7 1901. The series features animal painter Osthaus with a dog on alert amid russet grass tones. Free to readers presenting a coupon or subscribing for February April 1901.
A coupon offer promotes the Dainty Series set of ten pictures in natural colors. The couponholder may receive the pictures free in person at the Record office or mail the coupon with ten two cent stamps to pay postage and receive the set by mail.
In Polk County Nebraska the county court sets March 8 1901 to prove and allow Stephen H McOmber administrator's foreign will from Knox County Illinois. Notice to interested parties via Osceola Record published three weeks prior and March 16 1901 seal of County Judge Ball.
In Polk County court room the matter of Burrill deceased is heard for the administration with will. William T. Burrill petitions for probate of the instrument filed February 20 1901 and Sophia Burrill requested as administratrix with will annexed. Hearing set March 8 1901 at 10 o clock A M with notice by publication in the county weekly newspaper for three successive weeks. County Judge F H Batu presiding.
Forty-acre parcels not listed. 320 acres of choice hay land located on Silver Creek bottom three miles from Clarks Nebr. Terms available through Dr C A Campbell in Clarks Nebr.
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