County Officials Retire as Grant Era Ends
The county completes its election day transition with ex officials stepping down. John H. Mickey reflects eight years as treasurer with praised reliability. J P Heald lauded for four years as clerk. Rev S Barrows praised for two years as superintendent of public instruction. Dr S O Whaley and W W Maxwell receive commendation for their service in coroner and county commissioner roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Mickey
Nebraska
Mickey
J.P. Heald
Barrows
Polk County
West
Gt x
Mitchell
8. O. Whaley
W. W. Maxwell
Elocutionist Laura Dainty Planned for Osceola
Arrangements with Redpath Lyceum Bureau of Chicago are made to bring Laura E. Dainty to Osceola for char acter readings. Supporters praise her as the finest living elocutionist and a top literary treat for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Lyceum Bureau of
Chicago
Laura E. Dainty
Osceola
Stromsburg Boom as Telegraphed Growth Attracts Buyers
Stromsburg fast linked to outside world by telegraph around the 8th as crowds rush for lots. C H Morrill visited, E O L Edholm of Immigration Review toured town, carpenters from Stromsburg and Havey Bros Osceola busy on cribs and warehouses at the depot. Town Co. reelects old board after annual meeting. P T Buckley invites inquiries on lots. hotel crowded with railroad workers. A V Carlson to Omaha to buy hardware for John Dale. About 30 cars of rain shipped from here in the last two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsborg
C. H. Morrill
Osceola
A.V. Carlson
Omaha
John Dale
Stromsburg Town Co
P. T. Buckley
Arcade grows as inland shipping town in prosperous county
The article details Arcade seven miles east of Osceola on the O and RK V R R as a fast-growing commerce hub four months after its founding in 1879. It lists leading firms Giffin Co Krumbach and Thelen, Dunning Drug, Bose grain buyers E C Carns Co, and local warehouses and plans for a steam elevator and flouring mill, with significant freight and grain activity.
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Osceola
H. C. Danning
Severa
B. E. Sturdevant
Arcade
M ’ Ag
AEE Gm
Arcade progress hints at railroad hub and new hotel
The piece notes Arcade extending the Niobrara and Black Hills RR from Jackson, 14 miles away, making the town a railroad center. It mentions a new hotel, lumber and other business construction, and praises Peter Matter and Gilbert Van Vorce for donating 400 feet of right of way and half an eighty acre tract, with lots sold at reasonable rates.
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Arcade
Sam
Polk County
Niobrara & Black Hills RR
Jackson
Peter Matter
Gilbert van Vorce
Railroad Company
A Stranger’s First Impressions of Polk County
A visitor recounts first impressions of Polk County Nebraska. He praises the productive land, improving farms, and growing towns like Stromsburg and Arcade. He notes hospitable people, thriving commerce, and future potential as settlers arrive, forecasting prosperity through small well managed farms.
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Polk County
East
Europe
Stromsburg
Two Story Frame House for Sale in Osceola Nebraska
Two story frame residence with seven rooms in Osceola Nebraska. Terms described as easy. Inquiries directed to the Record Office.
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Osceola
Notice of final proof for Andrew Peterson in Nebraska
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska December 16 1879 notice given that Andrew Peterson has filed for final proof to secure entry for the West half of the West quarter and names Peter Heatman and A J Swanson as witnesses both in Polk County Nebraska. J B McDowell Register.
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ICE
Lincoln
Neb
John B. Crozier
John Vree
Po-kority
M.C. Stull
Polk County
J.B. McDowell
Register
Andrew Peterson
Peter Heatman
Polk 5
A. J. Swanson
Polk Co
J.B. McDowelu
Licey
E. Barnum
Henry Darling
Kim
Pol Co
Notice of settlor claim and witnesses listed
Notice dated December 11 1879 states a settlor filed notice of intention to claim land on the Kingston Homestead property described as action No 19061 in Range 4 West. It names witnesses G A Johnson of Polk County and Guat Widga of Polk County Nebraska, with J B McDowell referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Settlor
Sappo
Enieey
Kingston Homestead
G. A. Johnson
Polk Co
Guat Widga
J.B. McDowell
Register
Settler Levi Cunningham Files Homestead Notice of Entry
Levi Cunningham gives notice of his intention to enter and secure final entry thirty days after this notice date. He applies for Homestead No. 13958 for the northeast quarter of section 28, township 15, NB1 west, with witnesses J. W. Snider and Wim. Burley, both of Polk County Nebraska. J. B. McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Widow Louisa Johnson Seeks Final Proof on Homestead Claim
On December 11 1879 Louisa Johnson widow of John Johnson filed notice of her intention to make final proof to support her homestead claim and secure final entry within thirty days. She applies for Homestead Application No 13981 for the W 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34 Town 14 North Range 8 West. Witnesses named are H Carlson of Polk County and Andrew Peterson of Polk County Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Elmeren
J.B. McDownz
Regiater
Tlercoln
Wm. Courtney
J.B. McDowxt
Regiter
Lincoln
Neb
Louisa Johnson
John Johnson
H. Carlson
Polk Co
Andrew Peterson
Land OF Fick
Aentha
William J. Carpenter
West
J. A. Honeycutt
Poe Co
J. B. Lewis
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E. C. Carns & CO
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J.B. MceDowe Elt
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W. G. Oakes
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