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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1883
Page
2
The official paper denounces a communist demagogue who has been appealing to popular prejudice and was fined a paltry sum for traitorous acts. It accuses him of feigning care for the people while loving them only for their money.
Former Senator Conkling warned in a speech that the nation was set back ten years by the Chicago convention outcome and its aftermath. He suggested Roscoe Conkling’s influence was diminished, portraying him as a figure overshadowed by recent events.
An editor notes the Cobden club of native Englishmen promotes free trade from abroad, shipping circulars to the U.S. and aiding the Democratic campaign. The piece questions whether free trade serves American or English interests and asserts Americans should decide the issue themselves.
A reader questions the Rec ords editorials on railroad policy and challenges quoting any pro railroad stance since February. The piece notes the Alliance condemned Hon. Amon Steever for supporting a bill lowering freight tariffs, while anti monopoly votes killed it in the Senate.
A historical advertisement touts a large European show with strict rules for polite behavior. It emphasizes no sales on seats and allows access for ladies and children in afternoon or night performances with tickets and seating details mentioned.
Osceola May 23 notes that John Robinson the circus proprietor opposes charging ten extra cents in advance at the ticket wagon, promoting a fair price for public street exhibitions and criticizing rival agents.
Osceola May 23 report describes John Robinsons Monster Show drawing twenty thousand seated crowds in Chicago with tickets selling at a record pace. The show bans extra charges, refunds offenders, and receives praise for crowd control and timely refunds.
Osceola Neb May 9 1883 commissioners meet to review survey of a pond near Stromsburg. notice for Andrew Carlson hearing after missing notice. claims approved on general fund for bridges lumber and printing. road district divisions discussed with new district 35 created and overseers named. various local appointments resignations and social notices follow including church meeting dates and a wedding guest list.
Samuel Addison transfers property to Neb. Christian conference association in Osceola area for 301315 dollars. Nelson Hartson acquires parcel for 2000 dollars. Johnston to H C Steevens buys Lot 2, East addition to Osceola for 1600 dollars. John Morrow to William Morrow NW 26, 61 wd at 1150 dollars. M Pulver to Mary J Kirgor lets 8 and 2 east add to Osceola wd 1000 dollars. RR Coto Van In Wilson quarter 25 131 fr 714 50. Francilia Freeman to Edmund Strang lot 1 bik 9 Osceola wd 60. Levi Headke to W O Swartwood sets E Y 217 144 wd sixty. Sohn E K Holmstrom to G W Crone NW 14132 wd 1200. Gustaf Krone to Nels P Jubnosow ET 17 13 2 wd 1920. Marietta Chapin to Max E Bittner NW 1nh and now 3 SW 23162 wd FL080. J H Smith to Maggie Birchfield Lot to Orceola. J P Heald to Miss E L Galey ET 5 and E 3, Lot G blk 11 Orceola wd 690.
Notices warn Osteola residents of a June 8 special village trustees meeting to set levies for fire, street, and general funds totaling 875, 380, and 41 dollars. Also announced is L L Snider’s malt liquor license petition in Osceola with objections due by noon June 1, 1883.
Notice that J Baum filed in Osceola Nebraska for a license to vend malt spirit vinous liquors for medicinal mechanical and chemical purposes within the village for the ensuing year. The village clerk M E Crooxman dated May 16 1883 sets a deadline of noon May 1 1883 for action.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska dated April 26 1883 gives notice that James M Seward has filed for final proof on Homestead Application No 15858 for the west half of the section 6 to 14 in township 4 range 6. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court Polk County Osceola on May 28 1883. Witnesses named A T Kenaston W R Shank J Finney J N Ward C W Prerer.
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