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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1882
Page
3
Itemized notes show W McCarty turning ninety and peg renewal, new groceries cheaper at Arnold Co, doctors and dentists advertised, bank plans two story brick building, and visitors from Brownville. Local farming plows advertised for sale, school and suffrage commentary, and regional business chatter from Stromsburg era.
Stromsburg notes report fair business for seeding season with new homes rising in the east. A potential new blacksmith shop is discussed. Miss Gray’s school closed with a picnic and is praised. A fire at W B McCartney’s hay stack caused no damage beyond hay loss. cause unknown likely a spark from smoking. J B Dey attends a grand reception for Gen George S Merrill in Lincoln on March 21. The schoolhouse hosts a drama The Octoroon Monday night. A wedding previously noted faces disapproval and possible divorce talks. Visitors from old Jefferson County Iowa seek homes with others from More Ancn Praek nearby.
Average basis of assessment agreed by assessors on March 1 1882 lists values for work horses, mares, mules, horses, colts, ponies, stallions, oxen, steers, cows, heifers, bulls, swine and sheep. It covers Osceola precinct and nearby localities with per acre and per head figures and notes all other property left to assessors judgment.
Mary Clemmer comments on the fourteenth convention of women suffragists in Washington and the push for equal rights. County officials in Asceota Nebraska review financials and approvals, correcting commission figures, approving pauper expenses, road overseer appointments, bonds, inquests, juror lists, and bid notices for 1882 proceedings.
A large shipment of new spring stock has arrived including Eadles and Gents Hoots and Shoes Hats and Caps Trunks and Valises. The inventory features a wide range of gentleman’s accessories and apparel for the season.
A local notice announces a sizable new clothing stock held by Duniya and Shelby. The item emphasizes abundance and readiness for sale or distribution to customers. Local readers are invited to inquire for details and offerings.
Local ad notes jugs milk crocks and jars for sale at cost. White ceramic ware included. Listing reads 26 26 UU and is signed C Dunnina of Shelby.
H D Dunnxine of Shelby has rented the east site of the P Q building to stock his veterinary medicines. He will offer powders for cattle and sheep, cattle tonics, hog and chicken medicines, liniments for horses, soothing balm, and corn extractors. Sider & Baum will continue handling the toning powder.
Notice to Osceola voters in Polk County Nebraska announces an annual election at John B. Mitchell’s office near Osceola Bank on Tuesday April 45 1932 from 9 am to 7 pm. Five trustees to be chosen. Board of Trustees presiding. HK L KIna chairman. Ailes MEL Crooxmens clerk.
Fragmentary note recounts a dealer in West Osceola trading mule jewelry on the public square. Details are unclear but price and product names appear garbled.
Notice states the annual meeting of School Dist No 19 Osceola Polk County for electing officers and other business will be at the Osceola school house Nebraska at 2 pm on Monday April 3 1882 Dated March 16 1882 L L Sxiper Director Also classified ads for groceries perishable goods and local merchants and a dentistry notice with monthly Shelby schedule and Dr Inkssett N Hopesrr office reference.
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