Local hints and letters from Polk County residents
A jumble of notes recounts town chatter from Osceola and surrounding areas. It mentions a proposed railroad policy shift, a return visit to Salt Lake City, a county warrant issue, school disruption over singing, preaching at Hardy school house, lamp shortages, and a Polk County mill project at the Blue near the Louger bridge with plans for dam and mill race contingent on railroad and site donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauche . Shuey & Kancher
Fremont
Louger Bridge
Polk County
Notable Visitors and Returns in Osceola and Nearby Areas
In Osceola on Monday A EB Pinkney and R A Henry of Columbus were noted visitors. J A Palmer returned from York state to Nebraska. W H Sunderland came back to his Hackberry precinct homestead. Dr Hayden of Pleasant Home reportedly killed aullies solves with strychnine and three foxes. H J Bayes returned to Cozad City to aid Charley Ewing at the cattle ranch. Mrs Baldosier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay of Iowa, visits relatives in Qieola and vicinity. Gregory's Annual Circular of Vegetable and Flower Seeds is now available free by mail from James J. Gregory Marblehead MA.
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Hayden
Pleasant Home
Aullies
Solves
Baldosier
Jay
Iowa
Qieola
Gregory
James J. H. Gregory
Marblehead
Massachusetts
Railroad bonds loom for Polk County vote
Informnation from railroad headquarters in Omaha indicates the 0. and R. V. R. R. Co. plans to propose bonds for Polk County. A mass convention at the Osceola Court House on Monday selected delegates for a conference with Supt. Clark to gauge county will.
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Omaha
Polk County
Court House
Osceola
Supt. Clark
School Exhibition at Stromskyy Pry Closed with Praise
The Stromskyy school held an exhibit last night organized by Miss Cathoon. Students aged from five to the school marm performed well, with the auntie role drawing remark and a joke about Smith. A Osceola boy remarked he disliked fooling with a nobleman in disguise. The community believes the event was worthwhile.
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Stromskyy Py
Smith
Osceola
Railroad Mass Meeting in Osceola Polk County
At a railroad mass meeting in Osceola on March 12 1877 citizens of Polk County formed delegates to represent the county before Supt Clark of the O R V R R. J B Mitchell presided with Wm McBeth as chairman and John Wammond as secretary. Delegates named from precincts include J H Anderson Canada N C Foy Hackberry Henry Snider Osceola John VanForn Pleasant Home J P Smith Stromsburg J B Mitchell Platte. Meeting adjourned after speeches.
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Osceola
Polk County
Court House
J.B. Mitchell
Wm.McBeth
John Wammond
Supt. Clark
O. & R. V.R.R. Company
Canada
J. H. Anderson
Hackberry
N.C
Dentist Frank H Newton to visit Osceola Nebraska
Dr Frank H Newton a Seward Nebraska dentist will be in Osceola on the 2d day of 1877 and stay a few days. He will use Jouger House for rooms and will perform all kinds of dental work including gold and silver fillings and making artificial teeth at reasonable prices. All work warranted.
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Frank H. Newton
Seward
Neb
Osceola
Ohadh
Jouger House
Newton
Polk County Journal Examines Rail Road Bond Move
An article from the Omaha Republicans reprints editorials urging Polk County residents to vote bonds to secure the O R V R R. The piece warns against fatalism and predicts a railroad arrival soon with a Thanksgiving ride in Oscools if bonds pass.
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Butler+County Républicas
Omaha Republicans
Bro
Polk County
McCune
Oscools
Wayland News Roundup From Polk County and Nearby
Local notes report J Quillen moving toward the Black Hills with plans to return with scalp rumors of Prussians settling in Polk County. Annual Black Ridge Paranares officers elected led by G B Dawson and J N McCullough. Health improving slowly, quinsy affecting Elder Quillen. Black Death fever rising. Post route 34062 service altered. Dr R S Hirsch of Wayland named Deputy Postmaster with 11 pound deputy.
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J. Quillen
J. Quibbs
Wayland
Black Hills
Polk County
N. U. Poy
Father Michener
W. CU. Michener
K.S. Hirsch
Cedar County
Iowa
Blacidge Paraner’s
Inp
Polk Co
G. B. Dawson
J. N. McCullough
Cor
K. Michener
D. H. Michener
Treas
C. Cox
Quinsy
MM. Bates
Jas
Cereseo
Central City
Bick
A. A Bates
Marital Notices From Center and Osceola
Notices report weddings of Henry J. Bonner and Mary A Jacobs at Warren Jacobs home Center precinct. George Fellows and Hannah A Jacobs wed Polk and Butler counties residents. Joseph M Risingyagt Angie Seely wed at Dr Whaley residence Osceola with Rev Peck officiating. Wedding cake sent to Aucorp office as misread toast to rising generation.
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Bonner—Jacobs
Warren Jacobs
Center Precinct
Henry J. Bonner
Polk County
Mary A Jacobs
Butler County
J. L. Blackmun
Fellows—Jacobs
George Fellows
Hannah A. Jacobs
Rising—Seelily
Whaley
Osceola
Wainesday
Wm. Peck
Joseph M
Beaty and Woods Offerings in Laundry and Kitchen Goods
A fragment lists assorted items including rice canned peaches coffee white sugar tea soap oatmeal starch muslin cheviot hose pins linen and axle grease, with reference to Beaty & Woods. The note resembles a shopping or inventory brief from a historic store catalog.
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California
Beaty & Woods
Fourth Annual Ball Postponed in Columbus Nebraska
The Fourth Annual Ball of Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 in Columbus is postponed to Friday evening March 16 1877 due to illness of the company treasurer J Schram. Also notes sale offers for yellow cottonwood trees from the Missouri River and three yoke of cattle with terms.
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Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Columbus
Nebraska
J. Schram
Peach Trees for Sale in Valley Precinct
Mrs. Jane Barter advertises peach trees for sale at five cents each at her Valley precinct residence. Shave obtained in any quantity.
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Valley Precinct
Jane Barter
Hats and Boxnets Modernized in West Side Workshop
Miss Belle Jay announces a project on 4 26 24 to bleach and repair hats and box nets in the public square area near the Harness shop on the west side. The note presents a small craft update from a local workshop.
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Belle Jay
Herd Notice for Cattle Driving in Valleie Precinct
Jouan Hartman offers cattle herding services for the coming season. Rates are 25 cents per head per month with salt furnished. Residence listed as Bell Farm Valleie precinct. Public notice appears in the local column for potential clients.
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Valleie
Bell Farm
Jouan Hartman
Annual School District Meeting Notice for Osceola
Notice to voters of School Dist No 19 that the annual meeting will be held at the school house in Osceola Nebraska on Monday April 2 1877. Signed J H Miexry Director Osceola March 14 1877.
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Osceola
J.H. Miexry
Nebraska
Farm to Let Near Osceola With Framed Buildings
Property listing seeks tenants for a farm one half mile southeast of Osceola. Features include good frame buildings and easy terms. Contact W. E. Lorie for details.
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Osceola
W. E. Lorie
Property listing near Osceola for sale on forty two acres
Advertisement notes a tract of forty two acres of improved land with a frame dwelling located within one mile of Osceola. The listing is attributed to Warner and dated 4-18.
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Sonia T
Osceola
Warner
McCunotew Seeks Cattle and Colt Herding Services
E will herd cattle and colts for the coming season starting May 1. Terms are 25 cents per month for cattle and 50 cents per month for colts, with salt furnished. Residence Section 31, Township 44, North Range 1 West. 426-4 J.T. McCune?
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N. BR
J.T. McCunotew
Oxén for Sale and Team for Hire Near Osceola
Auction-style notice offers oxen for sale and a handy team. Advertises time on good paper and directs inquiries to A. J. Brimblecoin, located 3 miles northwest of Osceola. 26-tf
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A.J. Brimblecoin
For Sale Two Year Old 310000 Residence Osceola Area
Two year old property listed for sale by the undersigned. Residence located at 31g Wiles North of Osceola. Seller identified as L. A. Gusuee.
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Wiles
Osceola
L. A. Gusuee
Land rental offer near Oxce Ya with specified plots
Fifty five acres of land four miles northwest of Oxce Ya, fourteen acres plowed, six acres corn stalks. Will rent to the best bidder, taking one fifth in half bushel. Call or address Carey Dunn, near the Bell farm.
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Callon
Cuarey Dunn
Bell Farm
Young Trees for Sale in Large Lots
Trees offered in thousands at 91.25 per 1000 if paid on delivery. 1.50 per 1000 after harvest. Discounts available for large quantities. Tiros. Recorns, Stromsburg, Nebraska.
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Stromsburg
Neb
Cattle Herd Management Offer With Devonshire Bull
Notice of season long herd keeping with verms priced at 25 cents per head per month. Salt provided by owner. Devonshire bull kept with herd. Contact Mrs Joa WeDonxann.
Harper's Bazar Adopts Household Economy
The Chicago Journal praises Harper's Bazar as the best illustrated publication for household matters. It argues the magazine saves money beyond subscription and offers literature, poetry, sketches, and essays.
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Harper’s Bazar
Chicago Journal
the Bazer
Heening Gueettr
Boston
Harper's Bazan and Periodicals Subscriptions Rates
Subscription offers for Harper's Bazan Harper's Mauverne and Weekly Bazar at one address for one year with prices from four to ten dollars. Extra copies and club offers available. Volumes commence with year and terms for binding, cloth cases, and complete sets. Advertiser Harper & Brothers New York.
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Harper's Bazan
Harper's Mauverne
Wlekly
Bazar
Harper's
Man Ving
Baza Rr
James Matthews Buys Pulver Interest in Dicker Pulver Firm
James Matthews purchases C M Pulver interest in Dicker Pulver Agricultural Implement Dealers. Business will be conducted hereafter by Dicker and Matthews A A Dicken James Marragws.
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James Matthews
C. M. Pulver
Dicker & Pulver, Agriculural Implement Cealers
Dicker & Matthews
A. A. Dicken
James Marragws
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School Exhibion
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