Polk County Alliance meeting notes and new sub Alliances listed
Proceedings record the January 4 1882 Polk County Alliance meeting with President Minshall chairing. Minutes approve prior minutes, welcome delegates, honorary members elected, and report three new sub alliances. A committee to solicit stock subscriptions for the Polk Co Alliance Publishing Company is named with representatives from Wayland Shelby Blue View Victor Osceola Pleasant Home High Prairie Zumbro Platte and others. The group adjourns to meet January 8 1882 in Osceola at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osevrola
Allisnen
Minball
M Nutes
A. M. Bittenbender
A Michener
Polk Co. Alliance Publishing Company
Wayland Alliance
Michener
Shelby Alliance
B. EF. Painter
Blue View Alliance
FF. Vogel
Victor Allianes
N.C
J. KisaBauz
N.S. Mircuwener
Eckdol and Abbio Anderson Wed in Osceola Ceremony
In Osceola on the 11th instant, by Rev. Aikin, Eckdol and Miss Abbio N Anderson exchanged vows in a quiet ceremony. The event joined two local families and was followed by congratulations from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo Aikin
Eckdol
Abbio N. Anderson
Osceola Race Notes Lead to Nearby Track Update
Fragmentary report places a race event four miles south of Osceola and two miles east of Stomsburg near a House Stable on section 9. The source mentions Te Joun Lows in connection with the location and local roads.
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Osceola
Stomsburg
Orrxrp The Louger house ready to receive guests in Polk county
The Louger house in Polk county Nebraska is refitted and furnished with improved rooms including kitchen and garret. It offers best house in town status with reasonable rates sample room and livery in connection for guests.
Shipments and Recap at Oscenia Station 1881 figures
Record of business at Oscenia Station for 1881 listing slugs and tonnage of crops and goods. Includes cattle barley wheat oats corn coal farm machinery lime immigrant goods and totals with a grand sum of 816 units.
Wayland Afiance Elects Officers and Regulates Meetings
Wayland Alliance at its regular meeting elected Prof. D. K. Lord as Vice President D. H. Micheser as Secretary BR. WR. Kincaid as Treasurer J. A. Green. By-Laws amended to place monthly meetings on Island Lord Monday evenings. Events include singing school Tuesday and Wednesday prayers Thursday dances Friday and Sabbath observances. Funds to aid cemetery fencing with proceeds from a schoolhouse dance and a Dist. 3 festival netted about eighty dollars.
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Wayland
Ltd
D. K. Lord
D. H. Micheser
BR. WR. Kincaid
J. A. Green
Alliance and Spelling
Singing
Dist
Larson
Swedes in Polk County Organize Church and Seek New Building
The Osceola Ascans notes Swedish settlers in Polk County faced hardships but prospered as farmers and congregants. Rev. Northing leads active church growth with about 150 converts this year, a new 60 by 40 church is planned, and subscriptions exceed half the target. Local Americans offer support to begin work in spring.
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Osceola Ascans
Polk Co
Llincis
Sweden
Lan
Amon
L. Pp. Alvquist
Swinders Co
N B
Jo Northing
Augustana College
Ser Wilary
Rock Island
Clearance Sale at Reduced Prices for 3 Days
Public notice via G. W. West announcing a three day clearance sale to make room for new goods with significantly reduced prices during the stated period.
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G. W. West
Notice to owners on uncalled instruments at Keary office
Notice to all persons with recorded instruments not called for or unpaid fees that they may obtain them at Kinz and Thurman’s office. Mention of Rouse ayn Cat and Bulligan’s Condition powders sold at Snider and Baum’s drug store in Oecola. Claims of tested quality and best value with 3 pounds for $1.00. 18-tf
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Ebrought
Puth Co
Diton
Morriz
Abbie Anderson
Sok
Stow
Rand
Lavy
Qeseattle University
Galland
Loring
Kinz & Thurman's
Bulligan's
Snider & Baum’s
Oecola
Dissolution of Partnership Mat thews and Thompson
By mutual consent the firm of Mat thews and Thompson is dissolved. James Matthews retires and A B Thompson is authorized to collect debts and assume liabilities. Dated this 12th day of January 1832. All indebted persons are urged to settle without delay. Signed James Matthews Henry B Thomysoer 1631 Tierry B Toompson.
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Tierry
Toompson
Trade slows in Eastern Polk amid cold spell
The Metropolis of Eastern Polk notes slower trade due to cold weather though corn contracts rise and merchants report fair activity. Local items include a duel challenge at Danning's, repairs by Captain Burrill, grain buying by John H H Anderson, vaccination prep by Don Inks, and social chatter about Peter asserting marriage and residents returning from Iowa.
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Danning’s
John Danning
Drickey
Lowa
Assim
Wal Mickeys
Puamed Cox
Joe Spelt
Dunning & Co Store Ad Promotes Groceries in Shelby
An old time ad touts Dunning and Co in Shelby offering fresh Grocerica stock and new Boots Shoes Dry Goods and Groceries. It mentions Frank Pax shipping catfish to Elkhorn and urges readers to call for cheap groceries at the Shelby store.
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Meiner
Frank Pax
Elkhorn
Rememer
Dunning & Co
Shelby
Dunning & Cus
Dunning & Go
Dunning & Go's
Baruat BarUat Offer Fur Sale Near Shelby Neb
A sale notice advertises property on the Blas River three miles from Shelby in Polk County. It lists 490 acres of land with 200 acres under cultivation, 100 tons of hay capacity, a Blue River crossing, timbered acreage, 49 acres fenced for pasture, two houses and other improvements. Terms liberal. For particulars contact James Parrerson, Shelby Neb. 17u.
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Blas River
Ruitroid
Shelby
Pulk Co
Blue River
James Parrerson
Thankful note to patrons from Dunnixa
A small business letter from Dunnixa expresses gratitude to patrons for past favors and promises to continue selling at low prices. He claims lower expenses than other stores at the location and notes he avoids carrying over goods, with emphasis on regular customers and continued patronage.
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Dunnixa
Dentistry notice by Sam at Inks office in Shelby
Sam offers full dental services including operative and mechanical dentistry with a focus on artificial teeth. Temporary and permanent fittings available. Chloroform used for extractions. all work warranted. Practices in Shelby on the 10th 11th and 12th of each month. office with Dr. Inks left N. Hopper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Shelby
Dr. Inks
N. Hopper
Dunning Announces Cash-Only Phase for Debt Settlement
On and after Feb 1 DE will commence a cash business for at least three or four months. Those who pay in full within twenty days will be accommodated next summer. It is now past the first and he asks those unable to pay to give notes and settle to close his books. Please call and settle. Truly Yours QW C Dunning.
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C Dunning
Land for sale near Shelby Nebraska improvments and good buildings
For sale six eighties of land near Shelby Nebraska with improvements and good buildings. Part cash and part time terms to suit purchaser. Franks Dunning 1831 Shelby Nebr. Estvall expects a car hat of Pekin plows harrows and cultivators about Ted Ist. Wait for them. Shelby Neb. 1821 Flat Dead but Auve I D Gras Louse Sign and Carriage painter. Shop west of Mlyer's building Osevola Neb dt
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Shelby
Frans Dunning
Ted
Shelby Neb
Fiot
Auve
I. D. Gras
Louse
Mlyer’s
Osevola
Neb
For Sale House in Shelby Cheap For Cash
A good Shelby house offered for sale at a very low cash price or vood notes. Ownership attributed to Dr. Saxenberger. For particulars call a Krauuse's shoe store in Shelby.
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Shelby
Dr. Saxenberger
Krauuse’s
Call to settle debts for C A Myers & Co
Last call notices all persons indebted to C A Myers & Co to call and settle immediately to save costs. The notice is dated 7 21 and emphasizes prompt payment to close accounts.
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C A. Myers & Co
Mothoral and Warnings From Druggist Ad
An old note cites a public health notice about childcare illness and night disturbance. The advertisement promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with claims of bowel relief and rest for mothers, attributed to a long-standing physician and nurse in the United States. It mentions price at 25 cents a bottle.
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Winslow
United States
Brown's Bronchial TracheS Promises Relief For Breathing Ailments
An old advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Traches as direct on the lungs helping coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims thirty years of physician recommendation and wide daily use earning high regard. Sold for 25 cents a bottle by Theva.
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Brown
Money Makes the Mare Po. King and Thurian Pledge Chattels
A fragment recalls money influencing a deal with King and Thurian. The text mentions bringing chattels for settlement and hints at a legal or financial context without full details.
Doctor E Saxsubergar Moves Practice to Osceola
To the public of Polk and adjoining counties Dr E Saxsubergar has moved from Shelby to Osceola and will treat the sick promptly night and day. He specializes in female diseases and fits epilepsy and kindred disorders. Call at Apor's Restaurant Osceola Neb. 8.
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Polk
E. Saxsubergar
Shelby
Osceola
Apor
Neb
Local Grocer Advertises Staples and Fresh Produce
A concise paper item notes a store on the east side square offering a full line of groceries including California dried peaches plans and pears, winter apples by the barrel, Minneapolis winter wheat flour and other flour brands, with buckwheat flour and cash sale prices.
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California
Minneapolis
Foran Guroz Promises Premium Illustrated Book
The notice warns readers about a misleading offer selling 120 page work with 1000 illustrations and two colored plates for ten cents sent to a Rochester address. It cautions that the product is not cheap but elegant, urging skepticism of the bargain and its high perceived value.
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Vien
Foran Guroz
Baivre Us
Ans
Dames Vick
Rochester
Wheat Rye Barley Oats Prices From Market Report
Market report lists grain prices with Wheat at 36, Rye 35, Corn 6T, Barley 1.9 and Oats 25 per bushel. Prices indicate current conditions for farmers and traders in the local grain market.
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Nvanston
Oniliig
Peterson's Magazine
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Veaselltas Town
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County Alliance
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Marreed
Polk County
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Keary
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Tomy
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Estvall
Protice
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Snider & Baum
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Red Sront
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Jess
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Wilson’s
Heald & Wuffman
M. I. Crookham
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Ingnira
Auer
Tsam von Line
King and Thurman
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Rolianna
HI. A. Scott
James TI. Bonnyn, Jr
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OLD Billiard Hall
Surlby
NJGG
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A. Tawley
Relby
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Frank, Vox
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Hidiss
Fat Stock
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L. A. Beltzer
Ray Livery Baby
Tion
Wood
Jack Everest
Karrer
Tobacco and Cirars
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Fred Sale
Caralagizazs
Eli
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Net
Polls County
Gale
Froor
Lands Seld
Mossholders
Unlcago Chea Ap Cash Store
Lises
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G Green & CO
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Tor Organ Instruction Books
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Puoltay
Casn Aid Far Fligdern
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Srixgun É Co
Portland, Maine
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Baal
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
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Sioux Creigfon
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Mead
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Colorado
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Iigin
Rushford
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Gimiver Valley
Flerrs & ‘Peadcod Ling
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Tina'ipeaucis Lins
Sea Systy
Winona
Chicage
St. Vanl & Sakee
Green Bay
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Enil Cras
Re Lars Gy
Daag
W. M. Stenkett Con
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