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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1882
Page
3
Long community column with lectures by Prof. Pickett on phrenology and geology, farm progress reports, cattle shipments from Columbus and Omaha, storm aftermath, editor’s fundraising appeal, and reminiscences from Judge Loring about Gettysburg.
The U B quarterly meeting is scheduled for July 25 1882 in Shelby Polk Caldwell. Presiding elder Wy 2P Suites tev wieod 2 and Uxsay Loun are listed in the notice.
Fragmentary text mentions a chattel mortgage security and a borrower dispute. Notes reference A N Jay as horse tailor and dealer Ya toulé jewelry, with a West vide public square location and unclear office data.
Notice warns all parties not to gather wild fruit on the land and states trespassers will be dealt with by law. Also promotes stock insurance services by K. P. Sout and Morses and Cattle policies written by £. F. Kelley for the Omaha Stock Insurance Company.
Heath and Hurrman advertise money loans on short terms using chattel or personal security.
Money to loan on chattel mortgage security offered. Osceola entries advertise Snider Baum and G W McConaughy lumber yard sells No.1 ware screen door priced at 1.90 and No.1 wire screen door at 1.80 with 42-2t common notice.
Henry Lown invites readers to a religious gathering at Mr. A Shank's grove in Platte precinct beginning July 14 and continuing through Sunday evening. All are welcome with hearts full of love for Christ and baskets to share.
From the premises of the undersigned about July 3 three hogs described as follows Black weight about 100 lbs Reward offered for information leading to their recovery or return to Marshall Jeffrey One mile south of Osceola. 43-21.
For Sale Cheap. A house and four lots in Osceola. Enquire of R Wheeler. 43.tf.
An advertisement hails Floreston Cologne with a distinguishing charm of a bouquet of freshly gathered flowers and spices. The copy emphasizes a delightful fragrance and long lasting scent for chattel mortgage security branding.
Dr G P Richmond has established a dentistry practice in the Whaley building on the west side square. All residents seeking dental work are advised to contact him.
On Friday night July 14 at the Presbyterian church a public gathering offers genuine ice cream for attendees.
A signed note from Papy J. J. Fleharty testifies to hearing Prof A M Pickett’s course on Phrenology Physiology and human nature. It praises his mastery as a professional and gentleman and notes his useful knowledge cabinet of illustrations and talent for character delineations.
Mrs. Josephine Black aged 28 of consumption died at Osceola on June 27 1882 leaving two husbands and two children. She endured a long illness with fortitude and passed away to the Cloudless Land in faith of reunion with loved ones.
The Agricultural Association met July 8 with President Snider in charge. The Floral hall will be rebuilt to match the blown down size on the northeast corner south of the entrance. A secretary’s office move to the northwest corner was ordered. Pens, horse barn sheds, and new privies were arranged. Committees to erect buildings and arrange funds were named, and pumps ordered repaired.
A historic ad promotes Brown's Bronchial Traches as a cure for coughs colds and sore throats preventing lung disease. It claims relief for asthma bronchitis and throat issues faced by speakers and singers. Physicians have recommended them for thirty years and they are sold for 25 cents a box.
Notice invites any person with mineralogy geology Indian mound builder or ancient relic specimens to call J. L. Makeover Osccula Schools. Those with ancient or foreign coins to be deciphered or mineral fossil or crystal specimens to be labeled may present them and they will be returned at no expense.
Those who want McCormick harvesting machinery should submit orders immediately to ensure supply. Repairs will be sold strictly for cash, and all wire and twine purchases require spot cash. Agt L. B. Mack.
A list of names including Sarah James Anderson Bethoe Muaszi Malic Carlson Christine Lettergun Allen Petterson Lene Garisia Ida Petterson Emma Rheinholt Thomas Sevengon J A Glattler Aaron Stewart J N Svenberg Carl Harmon Janes Robey Warren Hibbs Verzun Johnson and others will have their mail returned to the dead letter office after 80 days.
The Commissioner appointed to vacate a road at the NW corner of Section 1 Township 13 North Range 1 West in Polk County invites objections or claims for damages. All must be filed with the County Clerk by August 20, 1882, or the road will be vacated without further reference. J. P. Hearn, County Clerk. Osceola Nebraska, June 21, 1882.
Carriage painter listed as alive in Osceola with shop west of Myer’s building. Nels. ade provides unclear local details about residence and business location.
A suspicious ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal cure from a famed female doctor. It promises relief for teething pain and illness in infants, urging purchase by stating it is a long trusted prescription in the United States.
The message requests whether the party who took a silver butter knife from an unknown grave at Fourth Street will leave the item at this office or return it to 7 Dia Jad Darker. It lacks identifiable names, places, or dates.
To the public of Polk and adjoining counties Dr. F Saxenberger moves from Shelby to Osceola to treat the sick promptly. He specializes in female diseases fits epilepsy and related disorders. Calls at Auce's Restaurant Osceola Neb.
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