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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1881
Page
2
The Prohibition Bar failed by two votes while 4 hundred plus bills were filed the most in state history. Only eighty four became law with twenty five petitions in favor and four in opposition. The majority backed prohibition but a minority warned of consequences and warned those who sold out to remember.
The Woman Suffrage Bill passed the Senate by twenty two to eight, a strong show of support for the movement. The recorded vote later stood fifty one due to members absent on Monday, with anticipation of lively activity before next November’s election.
Noa J H Mickey returns home to public approval after a session marked by the Court House Bill debate. The article lauds his indefatigable work for state and local interests, sincere effort, and sterling integrity earning county respect.
Nebraska Senate special committee passes a railroad bill asserting equal terms for transport and interchange within the state. It prohibits secret rates rebates and unduly low charges, and imposes a $500 penalty per offense with damages recoverable.
Women wishing to join the Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association should send name and one dollar membership fee to the undersigned Secretary. Upon receipt, an acknowledgment and copy of the Constitution and By-Laws will be forwarded. Signed by Mus. H.C. Bitrexrenorr, Osceola, Neb. Secretary N.W.S.A.
Osceola Nebraska March 2 1881 John B Matenson calls a county wide meeting of Polk County school officers for March 19 at the Osceola schoolhouse to discuss uniform duties and financial and intellectual responsibilities.
A devotional meditation on enduring hardship and spiritual growth. The speaker asserts sorrow tests the brave, builds character, and draws one closer to God as storms pass. Dated Feb 24, 1881.
Osceola February 18 1881 proceedings show adjourned meeting with Commissioners Mickey and Berggren. Accounts allowed and warrants not drawn for paupers and officials. Jurors fees listed. Adjourned to February 21. March 1 notes: district attorney unable to meet, plan to consult in Wahoo. Bids planned for deed and mortgage record indexes.
Osceola Neb March 1 1881. Average basis of assessment for Polk County Neb agreed by assessors. Values set for horses, mules, cattle, swine, sheep, and land per acre in multiple precincts including Osceola Stromsburg Canada Creek Island Valley and Platte. Carriages farm wagons and machinery left to assessors judgment.
Notice that on April 12, 1881, all unsold school university and agricultural college lands in Polk County will be offered at public sale at the County Treasurer's office starting at 10 o'clock a.m. Leasehold lands excluded. Full descriptions and appraised values are available at the treasurer's office. Dated February 28, 1881 Lirevn Nebraska.
Osceola Nebraska March 1 sealed bids at the County Clerk office due noon March 224 1881 for compiling indexes to Deeds and Mortgage records two directions and an index to miscellaneous records. Entries from county organization to January 1 1881. County Commissioners may reject any bid. By order County Clerk LF Kauer (24-31)
A temperance advocate defends pro prohibition stance against a critic from Wayland. The piece argues temperance is right and essential, denounces alcohol’s social ruin and calls for lawmakers to ban production and sale of intoxicants. It questions revenue claims and asserts duty to public welfare. PROHIBITION.
The Osceola educational gathering met with limited attendance due to bad roads. Afternoon and evening sessions featured object lessons by Bates and Kyle, papers by Supt. Mitchell and Prof. Makeover, a debate on compulsory education, and a reading club organized for April 1881. Resolutions honored Supt. Mitchell, Wesleyan University faculty, and Rev. Weeber. adjourned to April 30, 1881.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska February 2 1880 announces that settler Lee K McGaw has filed for final proof to support his claim for the southwest quarter of section 22 township 13 north range 2 west Polk County Nebraska. Proof will be made before the clerk of the district court of Polk County on a Saturday in March 1881. Names witnesses George Ward S G Pheas ant Joseph Marquis W Courtney all of Oxcovia Polk Co Nebraska.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska on February 3 1881 warns named settler Owen Gaffney has filed for final proof on his Homestead Entry No 15505 in section 32 township 14 range 1 west. Proof will be before the Clerk of the District Court Polk county at the county seat on Monday March 7 1881. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are J A Boist A J Sherwood John Howard and Charles I Howard of Clarksville Merrick county Nebraska. J B McDowell Register
The final entry and proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska at the County Seat on Tuesday March 8 1881. Julius G Ware seeks Additional Homestead Entry No 165 for the SE of NW Sec 80 TISNRAW. Witnesses Franklin Lohr T. Clark John Weiseman and D C Place all of Silver Creek Merrick County Nebraska will testify to residence and cultivation.
Land order at Lixcaux Nev February 16 1881 to take final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the Dist Court Polk Co Neb at the county seat on Friday March 18 1881 Margret A Merrick Homestead Entry No 15328 for the N 3S W Sec 6 TIE N RIW Witnesses Frank Stone Joseph Allen Cyrus Richmond and James Jarmin all of Osceola Polk County Nebraska J B McDowrin Register.
J B McDowell notifies that Nels Johnson will make final proof for Homestead Entry No 15031 at Polk County Clerk's office on March 19, 1881. Witnesses listed are Olof Headstrom John Olson Erick Lindquist and John Buckley all residents of Stromsburg Polk County Neb.
J. F. Newcomer of Toledo Ohio says he has been greatly benefited by wearing an Excelsior Kidney Pad and would recommend it to others with weak kidneys. This endorsement appears in an advertisement.
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