Polk County Republican Convention Call 1880
Polk county Republicans announce a county convention to select seven delegates for the state convention in Columbus Nebraska on May 15 1880 at 1 PM The caucus venues and delegate counts are listed by precinct with a May 8 1880 caucus time fixed All details are by order of the Polk County Republican Central Committee T S Clark M L Warner Secretaries Osceola April 17 1880
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Polk County
Court House
Osceola
Columbus
Neb
Amasa Cobb
Del’s
Canada
Arcade
Island
Hackberry
Stromsburg
Clear Creek
Valley
Platte
Pleasant Tome
Polk County Republican Central Committee
T. S. Clark
M. L. Warner
Urging Grant Nomination for Republican Victory
A 19th century political statement backs General Grant as the best choice to unite the party across regions. It argues the nomination should emphasize broad Republican support to secure a decisive victory and avert Democratic control. The text also honors James G. Blaine and pledges support for the Chicago convention nominee.
Grant's Nomination Seen As Assured Fact
The report states that General Grant's nomination is already considered an assured fact by observers, signaling strong momentum for the nomination.
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General Grant
Polk County Republican Nominating Meeting For 1880
Next Saturday the electors of Polk county will express their preference for the Republican party standard bearer for 1880. The notice urges full representation at the meeting to choose the candidate.
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Polk County
One Living Man to Break the Solid South
Senator Logan argues that only U S Grant can politically break the solid south this day. He says if Grant is honest and capable, the choice is a duty to country and party rather than personal preference.
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U.S. Grant
Senator Logan
Nebraska Sees Grant Strongest West of Illinois
Senator Paddock argues Grant will win nomination and election, noting Iowa and Kansas records, Nebraska’s gain in power and prestige, and Massachusetts and Vermont solid for Grant against Blaine. He warns against wasting political sentiment on a rotten foundation and calls for support to seize the opportunity.
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Nebraska
Grant
Iowa
Kansas
Illinois
Massachusetts
Blaine
Vermont
Senator Paddock
Chicago Times Concedes Grant Nomination as Fact
The Chicago Times, an anti Grant paper, in a Friday review of the presidential situation, declares the nomination of Ulysses S Grant as fixed. It notes 766 delegates at the convention, with 470 already appointed and 282 labeled for Grant, needing 93 more to secure the nomination.
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Chicago Times
Grant
Ulysses
Times
Chicago
Grant nomination certainty shapes 19th century convention
The piece argues delegates to Grant from multiple states will raise his total to 458 or more, securing a majority before the last state convention on May 24. It predicts rapid expansion of his support and even a possible preballot confirmation by concerted yell. It says Sherman Blaine Edmunds cannot stop the Grant surge.
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Grant
Tennessee
West Va
Fiss
Thinois
New Jersey
Alabama
Maryland
Louisiana
Delaware
Korlda
Hose
Moore
Illinois
Sherman
Blaine
Edmunds
Polk County Agricultural Society Meeting Call
A meeting of the Polk County Agricultural Society is called for May 22, 1880 at 2 p.m. in the Court House Osceola to arrange a County Fair for the fall and address other business. John VanHorn, President. Osceola. May 3, 1880.
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Polk County Agricultural Society
Court House
Osceola
John VanHorn
Cyclore Local Notes May Day 1880
Cyclore reports improved conditions with gardens and new homes. Emanuel Clark shot a seven foot three inch bald eagle. A town schoolhouse is being moved into town and corn planting has begun. Wheat looks good though freight rates hurt local business and rail interests. The note questions Carns & Co. special rates and grain payments.
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Emanuel Clark
Ulysses
Butler
Polk
R. R
Carns & Co
Final Proof Notice in Pell County Nebraska 1880
Orriciw Jamier FE Stevens seeks final entry for Homestead W 1/2 of Sec 108 in 1880. Proof before Pell County Clerk May 21 at county seat. Witnesses: John Knowles James Vantforn James Iioness and era Knowles. J B McDowell, Register.
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John Knowles
John Vantforn
James Iioness
Stromsburg
Polk Co
Eerao Knowles
Arborville
York Co
Homestead Notice for David A. Kunkel in Polk County
David A. Kunkel files final proof for Homestead Application No 15457 in Polk County Nebraska. Court of Poll County Nebraska to hear on June 8 1880 at the county seat. Witnesses listed include Peter Swanson J Sandell F b Lindablan and Andrew Anderson all of Osceola Polk Co Nebraska.
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Kexcony
Neb
W Wobbe
District Court of Poll Co
Tuaceday
David ‘A. Kunkel
Mourning for Julius Caesar in a Confederate Ledger
The editorial letters recall Caesar's death with sorrow and doubt, noting the deceased as a Lime Kiln Club speaker and Kentucky relative of Uncle Si. The writer emphasizes republican principles, state sovereignty, and a patriot stance while recalling his health and wartime connections. ONE OF THE MOURNERS.
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Adam
Lime Kiln Club
Atlanta Constitution
Racine
Grant
Julius Caesar
Sheriff Sale of Hoffer Property in Polk County Nebraska
By virtue of an execution issued by the District Court of Polk County Nebraska W W Logan plaintiff sues Henry Hoffer defendant and the SE quarter 14 of section 24 township 13 north range 2 west will be sold at public auction for cash at the court house front door in Osceola on June 8 1880 at 1 o clock pm to satisfy the judgment and costs Dated May 6 1880 S G Pheasant Sheriff By James Mathews Deputy
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Polk
Nebraska
W. W. Logan
Henry Hoffer
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Osceola Record
H.C. Bittenbender
Ulysses S. Grant
Record
Urgter
Democratic House of Congress
James G. Blaine
Cyclore
J.B. McDowell
Register
J.B. McDow
En., Register
Natlils
Steele
Kerry
Just
W. A. Langworthy
John Fox
Prop
Public Square
McCormick Harvesters
The
Nichols, Shepard & Co
Osceola, Nebr
Caesar
Baire Rhenkon
Nreb
Ghuaring & Mentzer
Sheriff’s Sale
Nesraska
Il. Shaw
North
Sir Square
J. P. Smith
Marsti “Harvester,” Marsh “Wind-Mill
Marsit
Stromsbureg
E. C. Carns & CO
Rising City
David City
E. C. Garns & Co
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