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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1881
Page
2
The report notes Ges en Leader sale to FE V Craix and W W Burgens exiting. A Hastings conflagration consumes about 50 000 property units last Saturday. Mary S Wade runs 2 10 4 on Pittsburg track on the 11th, fastest on record. Newspapers retreat on Conkling and Arthur firing accusations amid editorials.
A passenger train on the Rock Island railroad was boarded by seven desperadoes on the 16th at Winston. The conductor was shot, the express messenger knocked down, and a Town City passenger killed. Robbers escaped with 10600 or 15000 dollars and have not been captured.
Hon M B Reese district attorney for the 4th Judicial District is mentioned as a strong and popular candidate for the supreme bench this fall. He is described as a good lawyer genial and upright and well known across the state.
An 1860s notice cites Robertson as a reformer accused of dual office holding. It argues he recently received a commission as electors for the port of New York while remaining a state legislator, contradicting state law that forbids holding federal office. The piece mocks consistency as a scarce jewel.
A New Years telegram expresses deep sorrow at the death of Hon. P. W. Hitchcock and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. The message recalls Hitchcock as a warm, manly friend and mourns with those who mourn. Rosser Conkling signs the note.
A sharp con man visits rural areas offering a package that supposedly kills potato bugs. Buyers are told not to open it until use, but by then the scammer is gone. Opening reveals two wooden blocks with instructions to press a bag on one block. The farmer feels furious and wants vengeance.
The Canada School Journal notes that pictures aid observation and knowledge in children raised with abundant literature. It references Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, illustrating 340 words across twelve headings such as Beef, Boiler, cattle, ships, steam engine and timbers, showing how images aid understanding.
The Record defends Roscoe Conkling’s actions amid his Senate withdrawal but criticizes the administration’s New York appointments. It argues Conkling has never allowed Democrats to use him and notes party loyalty amid New York political strife and upcoming legislature tactics.
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent notes Vice President Arthur's dignified conduct amid criticism from Guitteau and the press as he assists Conkling. The piece also discusses Mrs. Bittenbender’s defense of women’s suffrage and Nebraska voting rights, querying whether voting is an inherent right or expediency.
Osceola Neb July 7 advance notes show commissioners signing Osceola precinct bonds and coupons and approving warrants including 500 for BE Mustard and 250 for W T Dodge. Tax list adjustments for 1890 and 1830 actions noted with various fund withdrawals and appointing J J Bartey as overseer of the poor. The board adjourned to July 28 1651 to receive bids on precinct bonds.
Mrs Adams Sittenbender edits a Nebraska column urging women suffragists to vote in a purposefully called election to prove their desire for suffrage. Editor McCune cites stated assurances of future rights if a majority favors voting. The piece questions the principle of asking women to assume voting rights.
The editorial argues that women deserve the same natural rights as men and should vote. It cites Wyoming's eleven years of suffrage, editorials from the Cheyenne Leader and Laramie Sentinel praising results, and Governor Hoyt's support as evidence that women's suffrage is just and practical.
Notice is given that Martin Kunkel has filed final proof for Timber Culture Application No. 54 in Polk County Nebraska. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Osceola on Monday August day 1881. Witnesses: A D Cole J J Kepner I S Kepner Thos Levi all of Oscola Nebraska. Registered J B McDowell.
July 21 1881 notice names twoetsler filing to prove residence and cultivation of Lot 4 and 5 Section 4 Town 15 Range 2 West before Polk county Nebraska district court clerk August 26 1881. Witnesses listed include Robert Gray Grivar Cresk Mermes Co Wai G F Hunser and W A Tawis.
Snider and Baum file a petition in Pelk County Nebraska seeking a license to vend malt and vinous liquors for medicinal and chemical uses in their precinct. Objections must be filed in the County Clerk's office by noon July 28, 1881. Clerk noted as I. F. Kettry Curry. Dated July 14, 1881.
Notice states Harger’s child Henry 35 may be adopted by John A Honeycutt and Edwina Honeycutt. Hearing set at Osceola courthouse on August 6 at 1 PM before County Judge J. W. Sniper. Six persons may appear to show cause. Dated July 12, 1881.
A named settler files intent to prove residence and cultivation of the land before the Clerk of the District Court in the county seat on Tuesday August 16 1881. The claim cites Frederick Schmoker Homestead Extry No 14332 for the S 1/2 of section 10 township 15 north range 2 west. Claimed by John Grovenicklans M Herrman Oto Gadeke August Geceke all of Osceola Polk County.
The notice warns mothers that coughing children risk serious illness and promotes SHILOH'S CON SUMPTION CURE with guarantees to cure. It lists prices of 10 ets, 50 etz, and $1.00, and also sells Shiloh's Porous Plaster for lame back or chest. The seller is J-28-ly PF. A Semovurer.
District Court clerk records that Raymond H. Knowles aims to enter Home stead No 14909 for west half of section 26 township 13 north range 4 west. He names witnesses O H VanHorn from Stromaburg Polk Co Neb J C Teeter N B Cooper and E P Cooper from Arborville York Co Neb. McDowell registers.
June 30 1881 Lasp Office at Lixpoty Nxs announces that settler liss will file proof to support his claim Osceola Polk County Nebraska. He will present proof before the Clerk of the District Court Polk County Nebraska at the County Seat on Monday August 1 1831. Witnesses O H Pulver E Strang GE Hunter CW Aiken all of Osceola Nebraska. 41 at. J B McDowart Register.
On June 21 1881 Justice W B Day issued an attachment order for £50 and costs in a case where D C Place sues John F Carter. Property including cultivator iron beam plow cook stove and 29 acres of corn in section 20 town 15 range 8 was attached. If no answer by August 6 1881 judgment will be rendered and property sold to satisfy claim and costs. Ozceola June 25 1881 D C Pracr plaintiff.
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