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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
8
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The Fusionists renominated Stark for Congress in the district at Seward by acclimation. Stark received the nomination during the meeting held Monday.
A fragment claims Republicans gain by exposing Stark’s alleged failings, arguing the target’s withdrawal is preferable to harming unidentified innocents and that a certain figure is the foe pursued.
The St. Paul Republican argues for Burkett in the First, McCarthy in the Third, Hinshaw in the Fourth, Norris in the Fifth, Kinkaid in the Sixth, and Dave Mercer or similar candidates in the Second to send a strong Republican delegation to Congress next March.
Letter targets Mickey and a state post, arguing a Nebraska wartime voting law gave soldiers voting rights regardless of age. It asserts Mickey, born September 26, 1845, was nineteen in 1864 and not a lawbreaker, noting Iowa veterans also voted the Republican ticket under a wartime provision. The writer accuses the Nebraska Post of ignorance or malice.
In Fairbury district the Republicans back E H Hinshaw as a clean capable candidate. Four years ago he proved a strong campaigner and earned many supporters who back his run again with favorable odds. He has judgment character openness and steadfast convictions. he is expected to win unless signs fail.
The Polk County county convention at Osceola last Saturday elected Hubert Thelan as chairman and Col. Geo. W. West as secretary. West was also named to the County Central Committee and as delegate to State and Congressional Conventions. The convention signals renewed strength for old line gold standard Democrats statewide and hints at future party power.
The Polk County Teachers Institute convenes in Osceola this week with instructors Prof Hoenschel of Topeka Kansas and W M Kern of Columbus Nebraska. Attendance is smaller than in peak years though a long enrolled list includes many names such as Sarah Willets Jessie Kinneen Maggie Ryan and Grace McCray among others.
The World-Herald laments misperceived rifts but quotes the York Times saying the Nebraska Republican Party is unusually united and content, with no real factional strife or distrust among Republicans. The piece notes broad good will and satisfaction across the party.
The Nebraska Republican platform endorses President Roosevelt on Cuban reciprocity. The plank draws applause at home and abroad and reflects state opinion. The party aims to win all Congressional districts with five nominees already named and a strong Omaha candidate to complete the slate. A vigorous campaign is planned to maintain Cuba policy support in Congress.
A speaker argues that while liars exist in every field, some politicians stay true to their pledges even when faced with strong political currents. Such steadfast honesty renews faith and rekindles youthful dreams of a world where people are brave and virtuous.
The Illinois Democratic platform denounces British colonial methods and criticizes U S governance in the Philippines while stopping short of calling for Philippine independence. It acknowledges progress by avoiding calls to scuttle out or declare Aguinaldo a second Washington, seen as a cautious shift.
The Fourth district GOP convention selected E H Hinshaw as their congressional candidate. After a spirited contest, supporters expect strong Republican results at the polls. Hinshaw previously ran four years ago and has since grown in experience and usefulness for constituents. The Fourth district has shared in republican prosperity and is poised to send a GOP representative to Washington.
Rain Aprons and cloth cushions priced 65 89 and 95 cents. Vickory shafts 82 15. Hickory poles in stock. Leather or wool lined tops offered. Compare to catalog houses before choosing. F L Dunn advertises goods and prices.
A small ad notes a cheap good plano binder for sale and urges readers to inquire of the editor. It promotes Mound City Co paints backed by a strong guarantee and cites improved feeding value of corn bits. The piece also records returned travelers Frank Stone and wife from Shelby via California and a fusion convention in Osceola with delegates, highlighting Horat and West as party leaders.
The Osceola Nebraska post office reports uncalled letters and postcards for the week ending June 19 1902. Names listed include Miss Anna Smith and M Smelling.
During June July August and September Union Pacific will sell tickets from Conad Nebraska Penokie and Wak eney Kansas to all points in Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin at reduced rates. Information on rates and sale dates available from A T Runyan Agent.
On June 19 1902 Miss Amanda Anderson of Osceola Nebraska and Mr John A Lind of Burlington Iowa married at their future home 413 South Marshall Burlington officiated by Rev Dr Ludwig Hulmes Swedish Lutheran Church The ceremony featured bridesmaids Betty Anderson Alma Lind and groomsmen Chas Trodeson Virgil Anderson The bride wore white chiffon veil roses bridesmaids pink and white carnations The couple received many presents at a five course supper for seventy five guests The bride is Chas Andersons daughter and the groom a Burlington Post Office clerk
Clyde Wolfer Mises Lacy Hennings and Vernie Boller of Wayland attend Cisnevia institute this week. Rev Zook delivers sermons at Victor. Art Myers family visit Howard Johnston. Kingsoliver sisters visit Osceola. Local youths visit Beatrice for a pleasant time. Rev Amos to preach at Wayland church next Sunday. Church supper ice cream and cake July 14 proceeds to church. Enoch August and Anna Samuelson attend a wedding west of Stromsburg. Mrs Kittle Overalser visits Wayland. Kingsolver guests with Dwight King Oliver. Burrel Dyer from Waco visits Wayland and Gresham. Will Heffer in Wayland Sunday evening. Rev Denton fills Wayland church services.
Reports from the community record visitors and gatherings. Names include Fred Timm, Anna Timm, J N Jarmin, C Deland, H Friedenstine, Wilbur Seger, Elmer Seger, Osceola relatives, Beatrice trip, Lincoln trip, Sun dy Side callers, and Charley Walstrom with a Deering harvester. The notes cover birthdays, visits, and social rounds from the past week.
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