Osceola Record Highlights and Local Incidents
Calmar McCune and Tre Burt Co. noted. Burt Sungertess at Omsla praised as a brilliant success. Van ssit drowned near Silver Creek in mid January. Gov St John reports temperance observance in Kansas. Whitakes case judge likely to be dismissed. Quenre fire wipes millions in property. Tartrash Fal and Fines to install new power press. Grand Island praised as printers’ paradise. W H Carty, Ben Butler’s nephew, to be hanged at Colorado Springs for deputy marshal Perkina’s murder. Omaha saloon men plan to challenge Sluewab signor law in a test case soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tartrash Fal and Fines
Grand Island
W. H. Carty
Ben Butler
Colorado Springs
Perkina
Omaha
Postmaster General Eyes Major Savings in First Year
An estimate claims James will save the country about 1.5 million dollars in the first year of his administration by eliminating useless star routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Flamiston County Death Note Describes Housley as Monomaniac
In Flamiston County the prior week reported death by own action by Mr Housley. The county note states he was a monomaniac who often imagined himself to be Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flamiston County Vews
Housley
Christ
Robbery at Pawnee County Treasurer Safe
Burglars robbed the Pawnee County Treasurer's safe last week, stealing 5390 dollars after taking a key from the official's pocket to unlock the strongbox. The incident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee County
American Horse Gains Noted European Reputation
Following Iroquois victory at Epsom Downs came word Foxhall won the grand prize at Pacis signaling a rising renown for American horses in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Europe
Epsum Downs
Foxhall
Pacis
Storm Ravages Americus Kansas Areas in Great Kans-Mo Storm
A severe storm swept across Kansas and Missouri last Thursday causing near destruction in Americus Kansas. The storm's track left widespread devastation and a considerable loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Americus
Sangerfest in Omaha Draws Notable Feature Parade
A recessional parade in Omaha featured a giant beer wagon drawn by two small mules with the inscription Slow come. Ex President Jayes praised Conkling’s integrity while commenting on Blaine’s dictatorial style and alleged fraud in Washington. An investigation followed a bribery claim about Senator Sessions. A missing St Paul Neb boy was found dead by plow rope and bullet, with search efforts failing to locate the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jayes
Conkling
Blaine
Washington
Lou Paxton
St. Paul
Neb
River route cheaper to ship corn than lake route
The figures in the S Louis republican show an 8.11 cent per bushel advantage for the river route over the lake route in corn transport. It also states Chicago to New York is costlier than St Louis to New Orleans for grain, with bundled lake and canal costs and insurance cited for Liverpool via ocean service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Louis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
Lake
Liverpool
Ocean Insurance Fetal
Et. Leute
Calf Thief Report and Odd Local Items
A stream of short notes covers travel fares from Baree to a steamer, New Orleans to Liverpool, and a race in County Cattee. It notes a bull snake bite on J W Newkirk, sunstruck at midnight and freezing at noon, a calf theft at three head, and a Pleasant Prairie fishing party with about 30 from Willow Hedge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stever
J. W. Newkirk
J. F. Hodgckingen
Geo. Ward
Willow Hedge
Lecrrer
Frugal Wart Repair Tips From Early Guides
The text outlines a simple wart repair method using coarse sandpaper or soft brick to polish the surface after reaching a smooth finish. It suggests rubbing with tripoli or powdered charcoal to complete the process, presenting a quaint do it yourself approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Slave talk and sly humor in a colonial sketch
In a brief colonial humor exchange Col. Mk taunts a former slave about the itch. Pompey replies with wit saying the land has afflicted them and they are scratching for it. The dialogue mocks post slavery eras and uses dialect to convey tension and irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomp
Col. Mk
Old Pompey
Races Planned with Premiums for June 24 25
Arrangements are finalized for a two day racing event on June 24 and 25 with four hundred dollars in premiums. Expect several overseas horses and a large attendance. For full particulars contact H. C. Birrenrenosr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Birrenrenosr
Farmers Hopeful For Good Crops In Libexry
Farmers report near end of planting season in Libexry June 5 1881 with optimism for crops despite uncertain outcomes. Wheat and oats look promising while grass improves. John Julington improves pasture fencing. Local notices reference hog driving, suffrage ads, and community commentary on offers and advice from Tobias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Julington
J. G. J. Hackberry
H. J. Bond
John Hoffin
Stromsburg
Bro. McCune
Tobias
The Eagle Will Scream National Anniversary at Osceola
A long list of committees for the fifth national anniversary celebration in Osceola with names for arrangements programme grounds amusements refreshments and speakers. President of the day T. S. Clark and chaplain Rev. Tyler noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
T. S. Clark
J. Dunning
Rev. Tyler
Real Estate Transfers Reported by County Clerk
Real estate transfers recorded this week include U S to Thomas M Skelton Lot 3 N B 4 30 1985 FF P T Buckley to Baptist Church Society Stromsburg Block 3 Buckley addition W D 1 00 John Buckley from A P R R Co plates S W 1 31 14 2 N FE 4 31 14 2 S W 4 35 14 35 W D 1880 Buckley to Buckley Lot 1 Block 5 Buckley’s addition Stromsburg 1 00 Mr Weadstrom notes mobility meeting says countrymen are for sale cheap fixing three Swedes 35 conta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heald & Huffman
U. S
Thomas M. Skelton
N. B
P. T. Buckley
Baptist Church Society of
John Buckley
W. D
Buckley
Stromsburg
Weadstrom
First Treatment Cites Old Jack Plank for Skin Smoothness
In reply to a question on the best course to keep skin smooth the response cites an old remedy called old jack pland. Caution is urged as the sicin might require careful handling and further care.
Knowles to Prove Claim at Polk County Court
Notice given that Raymond H. Knowles will make final proof for Homestead entry No. 14909 on July 19, 1881 before the District Court clerk in Polk County Nebraska. He provides witnesses O H VanWlorn J C Teeter N B Cooper E P Cooper all of nearby towns Arborville and Stromsburg. Register J B McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Neb
Raymond H. Knowles
West
S. FE
O. H. VanWlorn
Stromsburg Park Co
J. C. Teeter
Arborville
York Co
N. B. Cooper
E. P. Cooper
York O
J. B. McDowell
Register
Notice of final proof on homestead entry 10498
May 26 1881 notice names Olof Norie homestead entry 10498 for lot 2 section 2 township 12 north range west. Proof to be made June 20 1881 before Polk county district court clerk at Stromsburg. Following settlers Norton Stoneberg Sundling Wheeler named as witnesses. J B McDowell register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Palk County
Nebraska
Olof Noriie
Iomestead
Range
C. O. Norton
Stromsbury
Polk Co
Peter Stoneberg
Stromsburg
A. P Sundling
XK. Wheeler
Asceola
J.B. McDowell
Register
Notice of Homestead Entry Filing in Polk County Nebraska
A notice of intention to file for homestead entry is recorded with the Clerk of the District Court at the county seat. John Noriie seeks Homestead Entry No. 15492 for parcel F.2, S. W. 4, Sec. 2, Town 14 N, Range 4 W. Residents named include C Q Norton and Peter Stoneberg of Stromsburg, A P Sandling, R Wheeler of Uzceula. filing date noted as June 20, 1881. J B McDowran, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Noriie
S. W
Town
N. Range
C. QO. Norton
Stromsaburg
Polk Co
Peter Stoneberg
Stromsburg
Polk Go
A. P. Sandling
R. Wheeler
Uzceula
Dtpi
J.B. McDowran
Register
Final proof sought on Clarksville homestead claim in Polk County
Named settler John A. Honeycutt files notice to make final proof for his Homestead entry No. 16881 in Section 14 Town 4 Range 4 west. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County on Saturday July 2, 1881. Witnesses listed include J O Ward A T Kenaston HH Willitte and Charles Racine of Clarksville Merrick County Nebraska. J B McDowett Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
John A. Honeycutt
N. E
J. ON. Ward
A. T. Kenaston
HH. Willitte
Charles Racine
Clarksville
Merrick Co
J.B. McDowett
Register
District Court of Polk Co
Vincens Winlich
N. W
Town
N. A
Joseph Hipper
Duncan
Platte Co
Charles Schlemer
Duncan, Platte Co
John Kropach
L. Gebhart
Osceola
Polk Co
Nebraska
William If
S. W
N. R
Oliver Scott
Silver Creek
Nelson Scott
W. V. Harger
J.dp. Heald
Oscerla
J.B. McDowex
Bids Sought for Brick School House Construction
Sealed bids for a two story brick school house 36 by 50 feet with a front vestibule will be received by School Board Dist. No. 19 until 10 o clock a.m. June 25 1881. Plans and specifications available after June 14 from T J Crain’s office. Lowest and best bidder to be chosen with right to reject any bids. By order of Board L L Sniper Director H M Minus Moderator 3831 T J Drain Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board Dist
T. J. Crain
L. L. Sniper
H. M. Minus
T. J. Drain
Treas
Polk County Nebraska Homestead Entry Witness List 1881
Clerk of the District Court schedules a June 25 1881 hearing for Stephen Archibald Homestead Entry No 15120 on the WASH land with witnesses A R Benjamin Merrick Co Clarksville Nebraska M W Lovell G W Grosvenor and J M Yoster Central City Merrick Co Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Stephen Archibald
Tisnraw
Ife
A. R. Benjamin
Clarksville
Merrick Co. Neb
M. W. Lovell
G. W. Grosvenor
J. M. Yoster
Central City
Merrick Co
Notice of Final Proof for Homestead Entry No 15368
Lane Office at ix coun New May Sth 1881 states a settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof in Polk County Nebraska. Clerk of the District Court will hold proceedings at the county seat on Tuesday June 14 1881 for George Gaffney Homestead Entry No 15368 section 32 township 14 north range 4 west. Claimants include I P Cutting James Grosvenor Warren Sherwood and Martin Dunlap all of Clarksville Merrick County Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiest
I. F. Kenney
I. P. Cutting
Clarksville
Merrick
James Grosvenor
Merrick Co
Warren Sherwood
Martin Dunlap
Nebraska
John L. Johnson
Polk County
Stromsburg
I. F. Renter
Lincoln
Neb
District Court
Daniel A Burritt
Ile
Jand
William Hall
Osceola
Polk Co
I. J. Blowers
Bb. F. Hibbler
F. M. Stone
J. B. McDowel
Register
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Osceola Record
Calmar McCune
Tre Burt Co
Burt Sungertess
Omsla
Gro. W. Vanssit
Wao
Gov St. John
Jy W
Quenre
Bradley
Stalwart
Senator Sessions
Sessione
Depew
Baree
Ocean Insurance
Liberty Items
L.A. Beltzer
H.J. Bonner
Thos. Bell
W. F. Longer
J. B. Mitchell
H. J. Bonner
J. M. Woods
L. A. Beltzer
Jas. Mathews
al. I. Bond
P. Moffet
W. F. Louger
I. C. Bittenbender
H. A. Scott
W. Myers
Foristall
Dr. Foristall
H. G. Thurman
C. M. Barber
Miller
Chas. Woods
Hf. Thompson
I. A. Schouler
Wmn. Courtney
A. M. Drew
N. J. Bonner
C- E. Coleman
Dr. Logan
J. H. Abbott
J. H. Mickey
L. J. Blowers
Real Estate Transfere
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln, Ned
Attorneys AT Law
Wheeler, Dy
BG. King
HK. G. Thurman
KK and
Siiuvesian
Scott’s
IL. C. Dirrennenver
Ray Vaanwinter
Arnold & Co
Oscevia, Nalse
C W.kyle
Attorney At Law
Physicians and Surgeons
Whaley
M. Mills, M.D
De-Omice
Beilding
Main Street
Neko
P. Waller, M. D
Jecrola
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
B.J
Adjoiniig Counties
Hawkeye St
A Jackson, M. D. C
Medical College
Sweden
Northkeast
de, Foristall, M.D
Snider's
Osecula
Rlf
Saxenberger
Leipsic Medical College
Shelby, Polk @o
Amelia Krause
Shelby
German School of Mid-Wifery
Calls
Dar and
Nicht
Hotels
Au Osceola
Theo
Beebe
Nason
State Street
J.T. Mitchell
J. F
SON & Bro
Youn B. Mitchell
Recenla
Ner
General Merchandise
South Side Square
Krumbach & Thelen
Trableware
Depot
Laany Orricn
J.B. McDowrin
McCormick Machinery
The
Nichols & Sheppard
Thred
Ing Machines
L. J Blowers
C. A. Myers & CO
Tron
Stess
Kezy
Francis A. Schouler
Nebrask
Massachusetts College of Parmacy
Nebras
H. G. Dunning
Dunning Brothers
J.B. McDowenn
M. Barber
Kendall
P. N.granger
St. Algans
Str
Alrana, Vt
Dr. B. Kennary & Co
Genta Cin
Kendyll
PON
Grange
Steventon
Man
March
Kennan & Co
Kesnaur
Beast
Deveaists
de. BI. Kendall SE Co
Easeburgh Falls
Vermont
JDA
M. Bonner
Undertaker
CITY
Fred Blau
Blyl
F. A. Senover
Shiloh
F. A. Scnovrer
Ayers
Ayer
Aven
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
SLL
Deluguists
Eyelywuere
Osceola Bank
Mickey, Nance
Morrill
Omaha National Bank
Omaha, Neb
J. UW
Mickey
Albinus Nance, C. J. Morrill
F. C. Muis
M. E. Alstot
J. D. Wilson
Sale Stable
Louger
J.N. Hopper
J. W. Snider
C. Langworthy
J. N. Hopper
C. Laseworthy
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