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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
5
A widow from Butler New York claims six years of bed ridden sickness ended instantly by three bottles of Hop Bitters bought by her wife. She notes annual costs of 200 dollars totaling 1200 dollars, and she has since done house work for a year without missing a day.
Osceola notices announce district school meeting, Polk County Agricultural Society event, and sportsmen club formation at the court house. Local businesses advertise fruits, groceries, house plants, dress goods, cleaning tinware, and loans. Osceola post office hours shift to 7 am to 8:30 pm with extended evening mail not within same day.
First page notice presents the life of Hon John B Finch Grand Worthy Chief Templar of Nebraska. O Gunnell advertises White Water Wagons for cash. A temperance Bible reading at Congregational church this Sabbath at 7 30 PM with several short speeches. attendees urged to bring their Bibles.
A group of local sportsmen competed in a glass balls shooting match at 18 yards rise. First score totals show M. H. A. Seger with 15 balls, Joe Woods 7, Dr. Logan 7, J. G. Pollock 11, A. M. Drew 0. Second score lists Seger 5, Woods 5, Logan 4, Stone 4, Pollock 4.
A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Osceola Post Office with a 30 day delivery window before being sent to the Dead Letter Office. Names include Anderson N G Leips George Grubb Peter Lindberg C H Hamilton J A Kooning Joseph Horton Mrs Lide Patterson A W Hart Mrs Adda Peterson Andrew Johanesson Peter M Peterson Olof Jackson N Roberts Miss Lillie Johnson Fk W Stroup Michal Henry Manan P M.
Reynolds Post G A R meets opens with Commander Kelley and R Hazelwood muster in. A resolution orders grave decoration for Soldiers and Sailors on Sunday May 30 1880. Committee of arrangements includes J B Mitchell S I Fleharty J B Dey L Vanhousen and R Hazelwood. Adjutant to invite societies churches Sabbath schools and others to join. Regular meetings move to first Saturday evenings.
A Red Ribbon Club meeting last Friday hosted a temperance debate on enacting a state liquor prohibition law. Absent members were replaced by Rev J J Fleharty and J W Mossholder who joined on the affirmative and negative sides respectively. judges were named. The affirmative won unanimously and officers will be elected and installed this Friday evening with full attendance urged.
The dedication of the Presbyterian Church in Osceola drew a large, favorable crowd under auspicious weather. Rev. W J Weeber preached two sermons praising the new home, with a note that some found the sermons short. The cost totaled 1534.02 with debt cleared by pledges of 315.45 and later 21 donated, and Rev Little thanked the town for support as Osceola celebrates three new church buildings.
Dr. Stone of Wahoo visits town followed by I C G Richmond of Clarksville on Wednesday. Miss Katie Kunkel homes visits Boone county. Herman Dier of Seward was here last Thursday. J N Bart of Barlville visits. J L Woodworth leaves for Milwaukee. Mrs Mentzer arrives. crowds at Longer House welcome many travelers including Messrs Downing Bros and John Smith with lumber. Notables from multiple cities stay and plan travels as new arrivals fill the week.
Patent medicine advertisement for Liver King with claims it clears the liver tax purifies blood and cures scrofula and rheumatism. Sold by S G Panter and John H Abbot Osceola D C Brannan Stromsburg and S G Panter Arcade.
Jack Everett advertises to buy sell or exchange horses and cattle with cash on delivery or on time payments, claiming a large stock always on hand.
Split cord wood needed at all times by Atrr and OsBURNE in Osceola Nebraska. Farmers urged to inspect Deere and Co implements stored behind Osceola Bank and the new Spring Cultivator praised for low labor. Sold by O Gunnell.
The Arvica 8 product by Brown’s claims a universal cure for burns scuts bruises and inflamed eyes for both humans and animals. The advertiser emphasizes its unparalleled effectiveness and broad use.
One small office store, one office table, and one office desk are for sale at a low price. Inquiries can be made at the Record office.
Book catalog note listing CALCIMINING In All Tints and Colors by C A Wilber. Includes brief mention of subject and author without additional context.
Stop spending on fine clothes and quack medicines. Buy good, healthy food and substantial items. Put trust in Hop Bitters, the simple remedy that cures at trifling cost. Try it once and see better times and health. Read more in another column.
Osceola Nebraska April 23 1880 notice to whom it may concern states the firm Kimmel and Co is dissolved by mutual consent all accounts and notes placed with John H Mickey Osceola Bank for collection who is authorized to receipt for the same claims against the firm should be presented to John H Mickey Mint 33 31 HUNNEMANS TOLMAN W IF KIMMEL
McCarty writes from Denver to Cornish and King on May 1 1880 describing a busy scene in the city comparing it favorably to Omaha. He notes travel plans to Gunnison via the South Park Railroad and mentions meeting acquaintances from Iowa and Omaha while expressing cautious optimism about interaction with Ute Indians and future mining prospects.
Numerous Osceola properties listed for sale including a 100 by 200 ft building lot in North Osceola, 10 Osceola lots, 160 acres near Osceola, a two story 7 room frame house, timbered lands, and two quarter sections with good buildings. Terms easy. Bittenbender & Buell, Real Estate Agents.
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