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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1881
Page
2
The Osceola record notes a North Nebraska Press Association gathering in Norfolk with fair attendance. The report mentions Wes Mark Twain’s autograph remark on total abstinence and praises Oakdale Pen & 201’s ongoing growth and prosperity.
Bribery evidence accumulates as Roscoe Conkling, former senator, draws railway magnates into a contested political clash. Supporters and opponents weigh his fate, and his name endures in Republican history amid Empire State power struggles.
The deadlock at Albany persists as the so called half breeds refuse to enter caucus despite a claimed Republican majority. They reject uniform party method, shouting rule or ruin as their motto and choosing disruptive tactics.
The telegraph reports the President has accepted the resignation of Mr. Bentley, commissioner of pensions, after pressure blamed on Albany deadlock. Bentley, noted for efficiency and honesty, was appointed by Grant and served through Hayes term. Garfield cannot stand pressure as Blaine and Robertson influence shifts reshape Senate and party dynamics.
In a letter to the Omaha Republican Hon Geo F Blanchard argues the Doane railroad law discriminates against Nebraska by restricting competition unlike other states. Shelby of Union Pacific notes possible continuation of some rates from Council Bluffs but withdraws special Nebraska to Sidney rates set to take effect.
Editorial argues the colored cadet Whitaker faced unfair treatment amid social ostracism and insults from white classmates and teachers. It questions motives for self harm and says judges showed bias, concluding white cadets held power at the military academy and black cadets had few rights.
County commissioners in Osceola Neb announce sealed bids for Polk County Court House construction. Six classes cover excavations carpentry iron work vault doors and full structure options with or without furniture. Bids due June 36 1881 with bonds and plans available at the County Clerk's office.
The York Herald letter argues the revised New Testament damages sacred authority and beauty. Critics oppose English-centric wording and monetary motives, fearing successive revisions erode scripture’s divine authority and threaten its role in worship.
Citizens gather for 9.30 a.m. procession from the public square to the grounds. Juvenile Temple, Sunday Schools, Band, Reynolds Post G A R No 16, Rising Star Lodge I C O F, Osceola Lodge AF and AM, and civic groups march, with wagons and carriages. Martial music, prayer by Rev Tyler, reading of the Declaration by B F Burlington, and an oration by S J Alexander, secretary of state.
Closing services Sunday June 26 at 6 p.m. in M. F. E. Church with the annual sermon by the President. Examinations run June 27 to 29 with a packed schedule in arithmetic geography history penmanship geometry botany grammar algebra latin trigonometry and Greek elocution medieval history and a literary exhibition. Rev S D Roberts to speak Tuesday evening before the Newtonian Society. J J Flennary signs invitation.
The Polk County Bible Society, an auxiliary to the American Bible Society, seeks cooperation from Christians and pastors to circulate scriptures in the county. Members gain priced bibles or testaments for donations, with life membership at five dollars, and district agents will canvass for subscriptions and need. Wa. E. Loria, President.
Heald and Auffman report transfers: William Query to Benjamin Mugselman N K for NW 3 3 14 3 with $200 deed. William Longer to F C Ekdol part of Lot 4 Block 16 Osceola for $100. United States to Peter Nelson E4 SW4 30-14-3 Patent. United States to Burke Whitney W4 NW4 28-14-1 Patent. John Krokatsch to Lucy Jaax NB 18-15-1 WD $1500. A P R R Co to Sarah E Dudgeon SW 4 NW4 15-13-31 WD $40. United States to Jacob Rocke N4 S H K 4 12-13-4 Patent. United States to Daniel R Wells S SE 12-13-4 Patent.
Proposals for the erection of a court house in Osceola Tolk county Nebraska will be received at the county clerk's office up to 12 m on Thursday June 50 1881. Bids must be scaled and delivered as required by the notice.
Proposals invited for multiple classes of work on a Polk County Nebraska court house project. Classes include excavation stone brick carpentry iron tin painting glazing vault doors seating and furnishing and the complete structure with and without furniture and vault doors. Bonds of two hundred dollars required with plans obtainable from the county clerk in Osceola and proposals directed to the county commissioners.
School Board District No. 19 invites sealed bids for a two story brick school house 36 by 50 feet with vestibule. Bids due June 25 at 10 a.m. Plans available after June 14 by contacting T. J. Crain’s office. Lowest and best bid to be accepted with right to reject any bids. By order of Board.
John L. Johnson filed a petition with the Polk county Nebraska County Clerk seeking a license to vend malt, spirituous and vinious liquors for medicinal mechanical and chemical purposes in Stromsburg precinct. Objections must be filed by noon June 28, 1881. Dated June 9, 1881.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska announces that settler Olof Norie has filed for final proof to support his claim. The proof will be before the Polk County District Court clerk on Wednesday June 29 1881. Witnesses listed include C O Norton Peter Stoneberg A P Sandling and Wheeler.
The notice states a proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at the county seat on Wednesday June 29. It lists John Norris Homestead Entry No 15 492 for the E 4 8 W 4 Sec 2 Down 18 N Range 4 West and names witnesses C C Norton Stromsburg Polk Co Neb Peter Stoneberg Stromsburg Polk Co Neb A D Sundling Stromsburg Polk Co Neb BR Wheeler Osceola Polk Co Neb 36 Stud J 3B McDowen Register
Notice is given that final proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska on Wednesday July 6 1881 for William H Jones Homestead entry No 16435 in the W S W 4 Section 82 town 14 North range 3 West. Witnesses: Oliver Scott Nelson Scott W P Harger J P Ueald all of Silver Creek Merrick County Nebraska and Osceola Polk County Nebraska. J B McDowell Register.
J N Jopper must answer by August 1 1881 after J W Snider county judge issued attachment for 157.68 plus costs in a case with plaintiff C Langworthy against defendant J N Jopper. Property including a horse harness sewing machine cook stove bedstead chairs table and looking-glass seized and may be sold to satisfy claim. Osceola June 9 1881 C Langworthy attorney.
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