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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1882
Page
3
The column reports on a new bank project and storefronts, a widening cemetery fence plan, school improvements, and community events. It notes a horseman guide, a giant child, a wagon accident injuring Mrs. Anderson, and Memorial Day observances with G A R members.
The column notes corn crop improvement and a promise of a good home for Clifford Jay. It praises Sheriff Pheasant as a capable shot and Pap Cole as a diligent Street Commissioner. It hints at Alliance money in the family and questions who installed a female Washington lobbyist as censor of manners. It claims shysters dislike the Record while circulation rises among honest residents.
The widow of a famed highwayman states she has not authorized use of her name in any alleged history of her husband. She has published a sworn statement to deny such claims amid press scrutiny. The piece notes Col J W Buel's Border Outlaws revised edition and new plates by Dan Linahan Co of St Louis, with an advertisement in this paper.
The Village of Osceola issues a notice under Ordinances 9 3 and 6 requiring removal of obstructions straw shavings litter offensive matter and manure from streets alleys and public places beyond the corporate limits within three days or face action by the Board of Trustees Attest W G Jay M E Crooxran Clerk Chairman June 1882
The First Annual Central Nebraska Pigeon and Glass Ball Tournament will be held at Fair Grounds Osceola Neb June 27 28 29 1882 under the management of J M Woods. One thousand wild birds contracted for purses aggregating 1009 to be contested for. All sportsmen invited to attend. Programme next week. Committee signature.
The J A Mickey and J B Mitchell are thanked for oration and speeches on Memorial Day by Headquarters J A M O R Post G A R No 59 Stromsburg Nebraska Adj't J Boxer P C J B Dey. Also ads note Suerman s Prickly Ass Bitters and an Osceola auction June 17 with farm equipment and a horse sale and a horse and colt for sale by G M McConacguy near Osceola Nebraska.
Cash will buy more goods at the Pioneer than at any other place in the county, according to a promotional note attributed to Jay.
I F Kelley offers to write insurance policies for stock, horses, and cattle through the Omaha Stock Insurance Company, promoting coverage for farm livestock and related risks.
A brief notice references funds secured on short time and chattel or personal security. The fragment lists names Heap and Hurrmay in connection with the arrangement.
Harness can be had on Harness at the pioneer by giving a note with approved security. The item is offered to those who present the proper authorization and secure acknowledgment.
The Roll of Honor lists pupils from the Gaceola school Intermediate Department for the week ending June 4th. Names include Clarence Shaw Minnie Lacronian Annie Cunningham Tantie Bondy Brie Valley Rost Mailey Effie Crooknam Hannah Akerblade and others with high stand ing percentages. Many pupils are recorded with perfect or near perfect averages, such as Genie Pulvery Alfred Adams Harvey Heard Lida Osborn Willie Loving Grant Spain Fannie Kibbee Carrie Everett Mertie Wheeler Maggie McCune May Blowers Effie Myers Jessie Pangborn Bertie Seger Collin Beebe Erlie Wilson Eva Adams Benak Mickey Oscar Bond Jennie Thompson Lena Carnine Minnie Cronkhamt Lelia Wheeler Chas Akerblade Louie Woods Alvin Carnine and Sella Roth.
Miss M. P. Crooxuan, identified as a teacher, is described with the attribute 100 denotes perfect and 0 absent, signaling a grading or evaluation note.
A list of transfers recorded by Heaup & Herrman shows Charles Krumbach selling lot 10 block 1 Shelby to M Cummings for 20 dollars and multiple other deeds including sales in Osceola and surrounding areas with prices ranging from 50 to 2 550 dollars and several U S patent transfers. The entries name buyers sellers and locations such as Smiths addition Osceola N W E S E and 15 15 38 and include patent transfers to J F Whidden and Louisa Johnson among others.
A ladies gold breast pin is found and the owner may call at this office to pay for this notice and claim it.
Dr. P. Richmond establishes his dental practice in the Whaley building on West Side Square and invites interested patients to call for appointments.
Notice to all parties not to gather wild fruits on the land. Trespassers will be dealt with according to law. Signed by P. Sceuut.
An old advertisement promotes Parke’s Hair Balsam as a cure for hair loss and dandruff, praising its fragrance cleanliness and ability to restore beauty and color. The note emphasizes safe use and general effectiveness.
An advertisement urges that all workers suffer bilious attacks and claims Parker's Ginger Tonic keeps kidneys and liver active to prevent illness, save time and expense, warning that delay risks danger. Detroit press notes see other column.
IF. D. Griggs operates as a sign and carriage painter from a workshop at Myer's building in Osceola Nebraska. The brief item notes his trade and location with no further details.
Osceola ladies are informed that dressmaking and fine sewing services are available with guaranteed satisfaction. Located at Mrs McCoy's millinery establishment on the southeast corner of the square. Mary IX Fuanspura.
J. P. Heath warns Nebraska school officers in Oscrona district that levies for districts 10 12 13 18 19 27 29 32 34 39 40 41 44 45 47 52 53 54 56 58 59 must be submitted by Monday June 19 to avoid being too late.
Citizens with specimens of mineralogy geology Indian mound relics or ancient coins may arrange disposal or labeling by contacting J L Makeover Osceola Schools. Mothers urged to buy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming quick relief for teething pain and claimed stomach regulation with safe use and nationwide sale.
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