Grant as favorite to win the 1880 Republican nomination
The article anticipates the Chicago Republican Convention outcome with Grant as the leading contender. It notes his popular appeal among soldiers and the South, considers Blaine’s strength and possible opposition, and suggests Washburn or Sherman as alternate strong candidates, with a guess that the nomination lies between Sherman and Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant
Cincinnatti
Blaine
Hayes
Democratic Party
South
Washburn
Sherman
Joe Hawley
Connecticut
Senator Edmonds
Vermont
Decoration Day Observed by Grand Army of the Republic
On May 30 the Grand Army held a Decoration Day service at the M E Church with a large crowd, a arch draped with flags, and a procession to the cemetery. Rev. VanDoozer and Rev. Norcross spoke on sacrifice and patriotism, followed by music from church choirs and grave decorations by children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
M. E
G. A. BR
I. F. Kelly
Rev. S. Barrows
J. ‘M. Woods
Co. F. Brewster
WA. Myers
S. P. VanDoozer
H. A. Scott
C. W. Kyle
C. F.brewster
K. A. Fleharty
A. Seger
Crozier
J. P
Red Ribbon Club
Osceola
W- J. Weeber
Jesus Christ
Barrows
The Healer of the Age Arvice Salve
An advertisement touting Brown's ARvice Salve as a universal cure for burns cuts bruises and inflamed eyes suitable for people and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Sheriff Sale in Polk County Nebraska
By execution from the District Court of Polk County Nebraska the property of Henry Hoffer is levied. The Southeast Quarter of Section 24 Town 13 North Range 2 West is to be sold at public auction at the Osceola Court House on June 8 1880 at 1 pm to satisfy the judgment in favor of W W Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Nebraska
W. W. Logan
Aeaine Henry Hoffer
Henry Hoffer
Notice of final proof for John Ernst in Nebraska lands
Land Office at Grand Island Nebraska issues notice that John Ernst has filed for final proof to secure final entry of his Homestead claim No 5486 for the S KN ey4Sec.14T 16 N R2W. Proof will be made before the Register on July 6 1880 with witnesses E Hatz R Kummer Peter Martz and Henry Rebeck of Duncan Platte Co Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
John Ernst
E. Hatz
R. Kummer
Peter Martz
Henry Rebeck
Duncan, Platte Co
M. B. Hoxie
Preemption declarator notice filed in Duncan
Erhardatz files proof of his claim before the District Clerk on July 6 1880. Witnesses named John Ernst William Ernst August Krueger and Henry Figkel all from Duncan Platte Co Neb. Claim No B16 covers South 14 South east 4 Sec 14 7 16 N Range 2 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frige
Grand Island
Ner
Eby
Court of P
Erhardatz
South
John Ernst
Wiliam Ernst
August Krueger
Henry Figkel
Duncan, Platte Co
Neb
Notice of final proof for Homestead Entry 15214 at Lincoln
Land Office in Lincoln Nebraska announces final proof for Ezra Ni Cross to secure final entry. Proof will be made July 7, 1880 before the Clerk of Polk County District Court at the county seat. Witnesses listed: Peter Darrow C Hayes and Barnick of Arborville York County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
District, Court of Polk Co
Ezra Ni
Cross
Peter
J. L. Darrow
C. Hayes
Arnick
Arborville
York Co
Lincoln land office notice of homestead entry witnesses
May 27 1880 Lincoln Nebraska land office notice before Polk county district court clerk for Saturday July 3 1880 James S Darrow files Homestead Entry No 15619 for SEY4 Section 24 Town 18 Range West with witnesses Wm Rutherford Arborville York Co Neb W Warnick Stromsbourg Polk Co Neb L Newville Arborville York Co Neb W O Jones Arborville York Co Neb J B McDowell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
District Court of Polk Co
Wm. Rutherford
Arborville
York Co
W. Warnick
Stromsbourg, Polk Co
Newville
W. O. Jones
J.B. McDowell
Register
Final Proof Notice for Homestead Claim in Nebraska
David H. Kunkel files Homestead Application No. 15157 for the NWSEY of Section 10 Township 38 West in Polk County. He names Peter Swanson J Sandell Trindablad and Andrew Anderson of Osceola Polk Co Neb as witnesses, with final proof to be made before the District Clerk on Tuesday June 20 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Orrick
Lincols
Bias &, Ss
Te District Court of Polk Co
Neb
David H. Kunkel
Westand
Peter Swanson
J. Sandell
Trindablad
Andrew Anderson
Osceola, Polk Co
Homestead Final Entry Filed for Silas Scott Heir
Missouri Scott, heir of the deceased Silas Scott, seeks final entry at Polk County Nebraska on July 2, 1880. Application No 14916 covers SZ 8WY4 section 20 township 15 range 3 west. Witnesses named James Beebe William H. Jones G W Cadwell A McCormick all from Silver Creek Merrick County Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanxn
Lincoln
Nen
District Court
Polk County
Missouri Scott
Silas Scott
James Beebe
Wm. H. Jones
G. W. Cadwell
A. McCormick
Silver Creek
Merrick Co
Neb
J.B. McDowell
Register
Notice of Homestead Entry and Witnesses in Polk County
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska dated May 18 1880 notices Albert BR Benjamin filing a homestead entry for a parcel in Polk County with witnesses H P Cutting James Donely L H Cahoon and J J Clark all of Clarksville Merrick County Nebraska registrar lists the entry details and witnesses for the June 11 1880 action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nem
Polk Co
Neb
Albert BR. Benjamin
H.P. Cutting
James Donely
L. H. Cahoon
J. J. Clark
Clarksville
Merrick Co
J.B. McDowell
Register
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LI. C. Bittenbender
U. S. Grant
P. VanDoozer
van Doozer
Hell
Heaven
L. P. Norcross
Sheriff’s Sale
J.B. McDoweln
A. Myers
la. A
CRAIN
John Fox
Prop
E. Burrill & Bro
Dunning & Mentzer
Nevoraska
L Shaw
North Side Square
D. Davison
Ndertaker
Bonner
J. P. Smith
Marsh “Harvester,” Marsh “Wind-Mill
MARSH
Stromsburg
Just
W. A. Langwothy
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