Otoc land auction to sell 460 acre tracts
May 3 saw the Otoc reservation offer 460 acre tracts to the highest bidder. A single man appeared for every acre, and officials expect lands to fetch full value as the sale continues until all lots are sold.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1883
Page
2
May 3 saw the Otoc reservation offer 460 acre tracts to the highest bidder. A single man appeared for every acre, and officials expect lands to fetch full value as the sale continues until all lots are sold.
The author notes hundreds of eastern men came to Gage county for Otoe reservation lands. He argues lands can be bought cheaper in Polk county and invites eastern buyers to visit, compare lands and prices, and assess future prospects.
Harvard College debates conferment of an honorary L I D on the Mass governor amid fears Ben may refuse. The same college reportedly offered Gladstone an honorary degree, which he declined. Butler might also reject such an empty honor when presented.
The article argues for limiting bills to a single subject and giving governors power to veto objectionable provisions. It cites state practice, President Arthur's proposal for reform, and Nebraska as a model, predicting end of legislative filibustering through clearer titles and narrowed bill scope.
The report covers a Sunday school association meeting with officer elections, committee appointments, and lectures on S. S. work, library appeals, and temper of the era. It notes a later address by I. P. Gage, a glee club, and a lively afternoon program, plus local notices and upcoming events in Stromsburg Nebraska.
The fourth annual Sunday School Association of Polk County met at the M. E. church in Osceola Nebraska on June 2, 1883. D W Huffman led the opening and Rev W Wastmann gave the prayer. Minutes and reports were read and approved. treasurer Mrs FE L Barrows presented her annual report and was ordered to be filed and that $9.48 be forwarded to the state convention.
The board of county commissioners met by adjournment with full members present. Official bonds approved for W L Gould and others. General fund warrants listed for J A Inks, L M Woods & Co, A P Frederickson, Thos Bell, Margarett Bull, Joseph Cardwell, plus road district warrants to E Cole, John Rushmorey, Win Bowlby, C G Johnson. Miscellaneous settlements and refunds authorized including W L Gould, J W Eirsema, I Lebs, and Catherine Clark refund. Asylum patients Ned Maxtz 1883 pitkald noted for removal to free space.
Residents who must travel to Omaha or Lincoln for clothing can save money by visiting J. L. Pascuan who has hired a top cutter and offers first class custom made garments at reasonable prices. His stock includes fine trimmings, ready made clothing, and men’s furnishings with suits priced from 30 to 40 dollars. The store is on the east side of the square, one door south of the Osceola hotel.
We have just returned from eastern markets with an elegant line of ladies millinery and trimmings and a large assortment of dry goods novelties. The goods are described as the finest, largest, and best yet brought to this market with the latest styles and top quality. Prices claimed to be lower than the lowest.
One black mare four years old and one spring wagon offered for sale by Ida M Bonner. Horse power cheap for cash or on time terms. Inquire of Ida M Bonner.
The Bee Hive presents a large Polk County exhibit featuring fine millinery dry goods boots and shoes. Ladies are invited to view novel hats and trimmings direct from caster markets.
Strayed bay mare pony with white face from Shelby Neb is missing since spring. A reward of 15 dollars is offered for the safe recovery. Contact Kd Kavanaugh in Shelby for details.
The sheriff announces a public sale of the southeast quarter of section 6 in township 15 north range 2 west Polk County Nebraska. The sale is scheduled July 9 1883 at 1 PM at the south front door of the Osceola courthouse to satisfy a judgment in favor of F W Judisch against Wm F Kimmel and Leah Kimmel plus accruing costs. Included is a financial statement note for year ending May 1 1853 and village fund details.
Letter list from Osceola notes names of correspondents with instructions to forward undelivered mail after 30 days. Entries include Anderson, Jones, Mary A, Miller, Cart, Thomas Phersson, Cole, Petterson, Johinson, Svensson, Sealargh, and others. The notice requests recipients to respond if called and is signed Henry Manian.
Notice states that Mara A Theodore, widow of Francis Theodore H, filed to make final proof in support of her claim No 15730 for a land parcel in section 28 township 6 range 6 and that proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Polk County on Monday July 2, 1828. Witnesses named include NP Ishlt, G A Johnson, Isaac 36:5, CW Prerte.
The villagers of Osceola Nebraska must raise funds for fire protection street and general operations. A special village trustees meeting on June 8 will set levies of 375 dollars for fire protection 330 dollars for the county road fund and 41 dollars for the street fund.
An order of sale issued by the District Court of Polk County directs a public auction of the northeast quarter of section 6 in township 15 north range 2 west to satisfy a judgment in favor of Nancy M Lagrange against William F Kinenel and Leah Kimmell. The sale will be held July 9, 1883 at the court house south front door Osceola Nebraska, cash to highest bidder, with costs to be paid from the proceeds.
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