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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1881
Page
3
A sprawling column notes town movements and events from visits by officials and editors to changes in farming, law and road work. It lists bids for a new schoolhouse, cattle market activity, medical visits, social calls, and local notices on loans, sales, and entertainment, all set in a small community cadence.
A Hamilton County traveling scalper pressed orders for note heads and stationery in the city last week, while a local business owner urged buying at home to keep money in town. The exchange reflects a broader push for home enterprise and local patronage across the community. The item includes endorsements and notices about Dr. S.A. Bonesteel of Columbus returning from McGill University with medical degrees and favorable press comments from the Montreal Journal and Omaha Republican.
Sealed bids will be received by School Board Dist. No. 19 up to June 25 at 10 a.m. for a two story 36 by 50 brick school house with a front vestibule. Plans are available after June 14, 1981, by calling TJ Drain's office. Contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with right to reject any bids. Posted by Director T. L. Sutper Moderator M. Minus Treasurer J. J. Drain.
The Polk County note reports a quiet period with a Women’s Suffrage meeting led by Mrs. Bittenbender and Mrs. Kyle. A skeptic named Zach critiqued speeches but is noted to have grown since the debate, while the editors change hands and the column closes with a blessing to the new incumbents.
Rerma Hight residence offers on Nance and Morrill's addition to Gszcolx with reasonable terms. Call at this office. 38-5t.
The Wayland Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday June 18 at 3 p.m. for the election of officers. Full attendance is solicited. Nf and Besse are president and secretary respectively.
Notice invites all county teachers or prospective teachers to assemble at the Osceola school house on Saturday June 25 at 1 p m. to decide the most convenient time for a summer Normal Institute. J B Mircueni signs the notice.
Head Quarters J F Reynolds Post Osccola Nebraska June 4 1881 all comrades of the G A R are earnestly requested to meet at the end Quarters of the post on Saturday June 11 at 2 oclock p m for arranging an old fashioned military celebration in Osccola come out comrades and assist in making arrangements IT I Bense Com J B Mitchell Adj t
The Osceola P O warns addressees to claim their letters within 30 days or they will be sent to the Dead Letter office. Listed names include Carson, C Gans, Karl Helman, Charlotte Hurlbut, H. Lee, J. T. Kisselback, Mrs A Nichols, C Phillips, Miss L C Swanson, O J Petterson, Matilda, Joseph H Wilson, Wenxny Manan, P M.
For sale three lots and a dwelling house in David City. The house contains many deprogrements. Call on or address this office. 38-3t.
From the Blue river about one mile west of Shelby two yearling heifers were found. One is white, the other white with red spots on the neck. Notify Joseph Shultz Osceola Nebraska at 37 2tpd for return.
A publisher advertises subscriptions for all American and Foreign Periodicals at low prices to save readers postage and multiple remittances. Subscriptions may begin at any time, with details by Henny Mann.
An ad promotes a nostril delivery remedy for catarrh and head ailments with a free nasal injector per bottle. It touts better health and fresh breath and notes a price of 60 cents, sold by F. A. Schouler.
Sufferers of indigestion are told Brown's Pretty Tonic provides relief and cure without fits when used as directed. The remedy is sold by J. L. Abbott and I. R. Schawler in Osceola.
An old ad touts Brown's Vegetable Liver Pills as unrivaled for biliousness. It urges readers to try them and notes sale by J W Abbott and R B Schouler in Osceola.
J G Slarkey reports long standing dispersia and liver trouble cured by Shiloh's Vitalizer after trying many remedies. He calls it the best remedy he has known. Price 75 cents. Sold by 7-38-by.
An advertisement proclaims Mrs A R B Kinyon's Hair Restorative a patented vegetable compound that cures baldness by acting on hair roots. It includes testimonials from diverse customers and lists Osceola Shelby Stromsburg Neb and G W Kinyon Osceola as sellers.
John H. Abbot advertises Pi so's Cure for Consumption as the best Court Medicine. He offers a refund if it does no good, with price options of 25 cents and $1.00. The notice claims confidence in the remedy and invites purchase from the seller.
Bargain land listing for sale describes the southeast quarter of section 33 in township 16 north range 1 west. Prospective buyers directed to Bittenbender and VanWinter of Osceola Nebraska for particulars.
A promotional note extols Brown's BlackBerry and Ginogi as the most successful remedy for diarrhea dysentery and cholera morbus. It states sale by J. H. Abbott and J. R. with life saving claims and medical bill relief promised in the advertisement.
Osceola county officials meet on May 24 1881 approving last minutes and authorizing publication of precinct and county election results. Transfer 4200 to courthouse fund funds from sinking. Court house plans shown by Bell Davis and Allen. Appoints Hubbell road district 3 supervisor. visit to Kearney planned. Adjourned to May 27. On May 28 bonds approved for coroner and precinct officer. repairs funded. school tax corrected. refunds issued to two residents.
On June 27 at 10 a m the seller near Jackson Station Polk County will offer 15 milch cows 45 head of steers and heifers two years to spring calves one three year old horse colt one two year old mare colt and three yearling mares. Time until Dec 1 on good notes with security. 10 percent off for cash. 36-4t pd Prep Strack.
Commissioners seek to locate a road starting at a quarter section corner in section 12 township 13 range 3 west. The route includes offsets and line directions with specific bearings and distances. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by July 25, 1881. Dated May 25, 1881. County Clerk I. F. Krnry.
I am prepared to buy, sell or exchange Horses at big bargains. By an arrangement with an eastern party, I can discount horses at a very low percentage. Come and secure a bargain. 31-121. Jack Everett, Shelby, Neb.
The next Allisece Union meeting will be held in Stromsburg on Saturday June 25 at 1 p m. The agenda includes the regular time for electing officers. It is urged that every Sub-Advance be fully represented. F F Vocrt is president and Charis Srey is secretary-treasurer.
Subscribers are notified that under arrangement with former publishers all subscriptions owed from 1881 are payable to the present publisher. All other subscription accounts should be paid to Ek. G. Bittonbendes.
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