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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1881
Page
2
The Western Bureau notes the Nebraska legislature is youthfully composed and strongly occupied by veterans of the Civil War. It highlights Speaker Shedd’s leadership and Nebraska’s push toward women’s enfranchisement. The piece extols the legislature as a model of energy and liberty.
The Dauha Republican notes Paddock likely to win on the first ballot, otherwise beaten. Dan Dundy may block early, while Nance could win after a long fight if a break favors him. Nance has popular support in Nebraska but carries a handicap from his governorship and ties to Paddock. A Nebraska lobby is said to back Nance.
About 300 farmers meet in city hall responding to Melroy club call. G. M. Gale presides. J. Burrows elected temporary chairman. committees on credentials constitution and resolutions appointed. Resolutions demand enforcement of railroad laws, lower bridge tolls, Missouri river improvements, and nonpartisan alignment of farmer interests. Adjourned sine die with next meeting set for September in Lincoln.
The editorial urges Polk County teachers to organize a teachers institute and form a permanent group to advance education. It notes most counties have Institutes and calls for action by the county superintendent or teachers themselves to promote unity plan method and work. It stresses professional training and organization as essential for recognition.
The piece argues liquor revenue harms the government and urges saloonkeepers to fund anti prohibition efforts. A circular from Columbus Nebraska dated December 16 1880 follows a December 11 mass meeting seeking co operation of brewers and liquor dealers in defeating prohibitory liquor laws. People named include Gro W Hines J P Becker R H Henry J G Tiaurns and C A Speice.
A St Louis magnate refused temperance involvement then faced personal catastrophe when his wife and two daughters were killed in a wreck caused by a railway drink. The crisis drives home the question who bears responsibility. Also local notices advertise farm, land, and seed offers near Osceola and Valley precinct.
Land notice dated December 22, 1880 states Anton Zack has filed to make final proof for Homestead Entry No. 15650 in the W N W 3, Section 8, Township 15, Range 1 West. Proof will be made January 24, 1881 before the Clerk of the District Court in Osceola Polk County Nebraska. Witnesses named: Hubert Jaax George Rassmagen John Jaan Hang Johnson, all of Osceola, Polk County.
Alonzo I Kenaston, holder of homestead entry No 15843 for the N E Section 12 Town 14 North Range 4 West, will make final proof before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska at the county seat on Friday January 28 1881. Witnesses named are James M Stuart John A Honeycut Joshua Fineey and W J Carpenter all of Clarksville Merrick County Nebraska.
Land Office at Lincoln announces that Samuel C. Davis will file additional homestead entry 16592 for the southwest quarter of section 28 in township 15 north range 3 west. Proof before the district court clerk in Polk County Nebraska on January 27, 1881. Davis names witnesses J N Skelton W Mastin J D Darrow and J Kimball of Stromsburg Polk County Nebraska.
The guardian of Grant Kinney announces proof to be made before the Clerk of Polk County District Court Nebraska at the county seat on Friday January 28 1881. Homestead Entry 15918 for the S W Sec 12 Town 14 N Range 1 West. Witnesses are J H Anderson J Paisley Frank Dunning and J E Baker all of Shelby Polk Co Neb. J B McDowent Register.
In Polk County Nebraska the court at the county seat on Friday January 14 1881 will hear proof in support of Joel C Kenaston Homestead entry No 14468 for W 4 8 W 1 Sec 26 T13 R3 West. He names witnesses W Hamilton W Bartholomew W Seymour A P Calhoun all from Stromsburg Polk Co Nebraska.
A two year old heifer was found at the premises of Myron J. Brown in Valley Precinct about December 15 last. The owner is asked to prove ownership pay charges and remove the animal.
Henry Wilson is notified that on December 1880 J W Snider County Judge Polk County Nebraska issued a writ of attachment for fifty dollars in a suit where John Pavey is plaintiff and Henry Wilson is defendant. Property attached includes a seeder cultivator and two plows. Cause continued to February 6 1891 at 10 o clock A M. 17 Bt M A Mines Aily for Cliff.
Mary Keiler files for divorce from Benjamin Kelley on grounds of extreme cruelty in Polk County District Court Nebraska. Petition seeks custody of Gerry M. and Frank A. Keller and an official answer is required by February 7, 1881. Attorney Jon G. Hicks represents the plaintiff. Record notes dated December 16 1880 and December 22 1880.
An old advertisement touts SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY as a fast cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and ear ache with a free nasal injector with each bottle. The ad claims health and sweetness from use and lists pricing at 10 cents with F A Schouler as seller.
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