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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1883
Page
2
An official paper for Osceola announces local news and notices. The fragment references Po Popler, Em, and a county connection, indicating a small town newspaper serving civic information.
Kisvey, the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, anticipates reaching shore by swimming to a floating plank tethered to whiskey indder. The odd voyage underscores a bold campaign moment as voters weigh unusual publicity.
Fragmented partisan remarks claim Democrats weakened Republicans last fall to allow bosses to dominate. The speaker contends voters will rally under disciplined leaders who are less prone to boss rule.
The republican state convention will meet at Linguln on September 26 to place in nomination candidates for justice of the supreme court and two regents of the state university with one regent vacancy. The convention will be composed of 371 delegates with Polk County entitled to five.
Des Moines reports the Tin Town Republican meeting nominated Gov Shei and Lt. Gov Manning amid enthusiasm. The platform endorses a strong prohibition plank and pledges to uphold the 30,000 vote for prohibition against overruling by technicalities.
The piece portrays Ilowzisa Roswwater of the Bee as a thorn in employer relation tensions during Qayha labor troubles. It accuses him of championing strikers and stoking discontent, serving his own interests and shaming figures like Cataline, while noting his workers now on strike and his altered view on labor disputes.
The Independent’s political editor Hazlett testifies that Samuel Tilden is the equal of any man in the Democratic party in ability wisdom resource vitality and seriousness. The note criticizes an unnamed rival for entanglement with a railroad wrecking claim and mocks Beatrice Lepress.
The Schuyler Herald reports 29 Anti-monops and no gregsbackers on the star route jury. The piece accuses the two real parties of being overthrown and notes eight Democrats and four Republicans served, with the Democratic majority deciding a case against the GOP.
A columnist complains that the Democratic Party drifts toward liquor interests while Republicans oppose temperance. The author notes varying state stances on prohibition and predicts Nebraska may push for stronger liquor restrictions as sentiment shifts.
The county board convened in regular session with commissioners Turan, Shine, Stull, Berggren, and others present. They approved warrants, discussed road and bridge projects, ordered refunds for an overassessment, and agreed to advertise bids for ditch work and a new bridge.
The article recounts Nebraska farmers joining a 1.00 membership to fund lawsuits against Washburn Moen Co. in federal courts at St. Louis and Keokuk, alleging price fixing. It claims $9,000,000 saved in Iowa and $1,000,000 yearly benefits from reduced wire costs due to these defenses.
One week without rain ends as parks fill with teams during the reunion. Dr T J Mason suffers a left elbow sprain after a horse incident near Frawleys drug store. M L Pemberton works on tin roofing in his old home town of Stromsburg. Public school closes for three months as farmers report good crops. Osceola and York dispute a post office, Stromsburg stays quiet awaiting the event.
A garbled report notes Frank James the famed Missouri highwayman and train robber was called into a court in Aus City on Tuesday. The item hints at legal proceedings and possible fear or anger in the defendant.
The Osceola community spent the Fourth quietly at home while private citizens funded and built public amenities. A band formed with instruments and uniforms paid by locals, cisterns and a wind pump added to the square, a hose cart for fire protection, and the courtyard sown with grass and trees. Several hundred dollars were subscribed to support a fall project under Grand Army Post auspices.
Osceola public schools closed last Friday and cut one week from the summer term due to warm weather, adding it to the fall term. Examinations spanned nearly the entire week and continued until the last hour. In the Principals room Miss Natnie Her earned honors for a photographic album and penmanship excellence, Mrs Annie Cast ner received a Harper's Young People subscription for penmanship, with other honors shared by Miss Dora Kingsolver and Miss Fannie Eckert in drawing contest. Schools reopen September 24.
Early Wednesday morning many sympathizing neighbors walked to L Sam's corn field, and in a short time 22 in number, with light hearts and willing hands, began plowing his cry aud cre oid Sub had reached the highest verch of nasaday cal that was in sultane ord wesplovedd. What neighborhood can beat this?
The board examined the proceedings and found them regular and in accordance with laws and ordered the road be vacated as prayed for. Adjourned to meet July 11 1888. J. P. Tinano, Co. Clerk.
The piece mocks the proposed Fourth of July National Convention in Chicago set to organize a new political party. It notes Denis Kearney departing San Francisco for Chicago as a delegate and questions whether he embodies the movement's core fabric.
The Chicago Journal discusses whether the United States can protect itself from foreign pauper immigration. It argues America should shelter the oppressed but rejects becoming a poorhouse for all nations.
A named settler Folin A Vanhoosen filed for final proof before the Nebraska Register at Lincoln, witnesses listed include C H Bittenbencer S Ficharty and CF Stone. The hearing is set for July 20 to confirm continuous residence and cultivation on the land parcel 166 325.
Notice states settler Clara A Theolore will prove residence and cultivation of land in Polls County Neb before the District Court clerk on July 2 1883. Witnesses listed include NP Hult GA Johnsen and CW Pierce.
The Omaha Republican notes Senator Van Wyck faces no critical press from Democrats, suggesting favorable treatment by the party press. The piece hints at political advantage and internal party dynamics without direct critique.
A woman suffered sunstrike while out shopping as the piece notes that women avoid the risk by steering clear of dry goods and wine shops, a claim reflecting dated attitudes about gender and health.
Land Office notice records Andrew Burgeton of Stromsburg Nebraska and Jonas Swelnmd with others as claimants. The filing cites proof of residence and container related claims, naming C.W Virrer as registrar.
Notice is hereby given that te i foo viate named settles has fled mtice of das to make final proof in strge tt Go. at the Clerk of the District Court of Telk County Nebraska at O cesta the county seat, or Friday July 20. Names witnesses to prove contents residence upon, cultivation of, and ownership of the property described. Court details, location, and date listed with multiple garbled phrases but indicating a legal proceeding and witness list for proof of occupancy and ownership.
Sheriff Protissant announces sale of the southeast quadrant in section 6 township 16 north range 2 west Polk County Nebraska. The sale at the courthouse front door in Osceola will occur July 1 at 1 o clock for cash to satisfy a judgment in favor of F W Jndisch against William F Kimmel and Lew Wimmel plus accruing costs.
The program for Stromsburg events spans three days with guards mounted at 1am and 6am, camp handover to Gen. B. P Cook, visiting post assignments, dress parades, grand camp hires, and a Paris closing. Day two includes a sunrise salute, grand parade, oration by Gen. W. B. Brown, a Nebraska Old Settlers reunion, and campfire. Day three features sunrise salute, grand review by G. A. R. posts, a sham battle, dress parades, and final campfire.
An order of sale issued by Polk County Nebraska district court directs sale of the north half of the southeast quarter section 30 township 13 north range 3 west at Osceola. The sale for debt satisfaction to Charles Harrison against Frank Forach occurs July 30, 1883 at the courthouse door. Also notice of final proof for Elwart W Stewart to be made July 30, 1883 before the Polk County clerk with witnesses J N Hurd WA Sherwood W Woolery and Mary Dunlap.
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