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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1881
Page
3
Local notes report Rev. Underwood's return, farm yields, and various town events. Mentions Stull's 80 acres, spring wheat progress, hospital and business updates, school improvements, and upcoming performances. Also notes births, deaths, court interest, and social visits among residents. Multiple named residents, places, and local organizations appear throughout.
The Rav YW A Crudd will deliver a free discourse on Masonry at the Mr. Church on Friday evening, May 27. The public is invited to attend. Mr. Guild is endorsed by MW G Mi and praised by the press as a gentleman who understands the subject. Secy UL AL Scott WAL.
Last Saturday the Juvenile Temple elected Mrs. C. W. Kyle as Superintendent replacing Mrs. W. I. Myers interim. Mrs. B. F. Buffington named Assistant Superintendent. Little folks elected Bertie Stockner Chief Templar Emma Neihardt Vice Templar Alva Fioharty Chaplain Birdie Pulver Secretary Clara Brewster Treasurer Nddie Mickey Financial Secretary Nettie Kyler Guard and Harry Fieharty Sentinel with Clara Fieharty as last Chief. Clara Brewster spoke on select reading Ruth Humphrey gave a declamation.
Saturday morning polling opened with sworn judges and clerks. Tickets labeled anti and pro caused brief confusion before replacements restored order. Outcome tallied at six with bonds winning two hundred to fifty one against, a near four to one margin.
A Woman Suffrage meeting led by Mrs. C W Kyle Mrs W H Myers and Mrs H C Bittenben der was held at the Union school house Stromsburg precinct last Thursday evening. Attendees gave attentive support while Mr 4 Seymour spoke for the anti side. After addresses reporters noted fourteen in favor four against and balance noncommittal. Supper followed at Perry McLaughlin's with pleasant entertainment.
The Ladies Aid Society announces their final Supper of the season to be held tomorrow evening in the University rooms. All are invited to attend for a pleasant evening hosted by Mig. L. J. Browsers, president.
King and Thurman advertise Polk county loans at nine percent interest payable yearly, cheaper than ever before. Farmers are urged to consider this option, with terms differing from prior practice.
A choice eighty acre farm lies four miles west of Stromsburg featuring good buildings and ample water. The property includes a fine grave and orchard, with the seller listed as EB Hratp and Wrreman.
A notice invites herders to bring cattle to Stewart and Kennard's Coral near Z. Turd's residence on the Blue River. Used dates 28 31 indicate seasonal herd gathering.
J Reynolds Post No 26 CG U A I is called to meet Saturday May 21 at 7 PM to arrange Decoration Day. Strayed horse notice reports a three year old sorrel Colt with white hind foot and branding VR left hip. Owner to recover by paying costs. S Cunningham Secretary Shelby Polk County Nebraska.
The second annual 8. 8. Sunday School Convention met at the Congregational church starting Wednesday evening May 11 with a song service. Attendance varied but sessions were profitable and well attended, with Friday’s discussions and the 4 o'clock children's meeting noted as especially memorable. The convention adjourned to meet at the Presbyterian church in Osceola in the fourth week of May 1882. Secretary C. M. Barsrr.
Osceola Nebraska minutes record May 14 1881 with H L Bond as chair. New vice presidents named O W Barnes Pleasant Precinct and M C Stull Valley Precinct. Treasury to seek best county claim offer. Drew loan request deferred. A five member committee to draft a premium list: Sximball Bond Bittenbender Barnes Snider. Annual Fair set for Sept 28 29 30 1831. Forfeited premiums disallowed by by laws. Aggregate awards capped at 1500. Premium list committee to meet May 28 at the secretary’s office. Adjourned to May 28 181 at 2 pm.
Rev G C Stumphrey reports minutes from the County Farmers Alliance were misplaced when handed to E Clark's son who lost them. The minutes contained resolutions for the constitution and by laws to be discussed next meeting on May 28. Delegates from county alliances were to attend the next gathering to finalize the organization.
Polk County University seeks long term stay amid offers of relocation. President Vicharty and Professor Makeever praised for oratory a lectures arranged in Sabjeer and Risings with more events noted. State Fair premiums detailed including dairy, grain, livestock and county awards, with special cups and cash prizes.
A crowded Corners shop shows fresh groceries as Johnnson wears a bright smile. Wheat and oats plantings begin, George Hand and May families plan homesteads in Liolt county. Marriage at a bride parents home unites Son Van Gorden of York to vna Clem of Wayland. Mumps still prevalent, geese have left, and farmers work hard.
Farmers busy plowing and planting corn but recent heavy rain slows planting. Wheat looks promising for a good crop. Sabbath school organized in April with J A Loueycutt as superintendent and strong attendance. May Youne teaches High Prairie district school with good attendance. Alliance met May 9 with quorum despite rain. Rev Shank from Fremont visiting. W Ayers sick but slowly recovering.
The notice warns all parties with stock at large to keep them enclosed or invaded, or face damages as provided by law. It lists numerous signatories including Oliver Gunnell Jas Matthews Sam W Gushee and others. It also includes an unrelated sales pitch for Pi-so's Cure for Consumption by John H Abbot with refunds offered and prices 25c and 1.00.
An ad states Jack Everett of Shelby Nebraska will buy sell or exchange horses and discounts notes at a very low percentage through an arrangement with an eastern party. Prospective buyers and sellers are invited to come and secure a bargain.
The southeast quarter of section 33, town 16 north, range 1 west in Osceola Nebraska is offered for sale at a bargain. For details contact Bittenbender and VanWinter, Osceola Neb. 31 tf.
The notice touts Gingers Brhageprrrr Ann Ginger as the most successful cure in Scuiland West for diarrhea dysentery and cholera morbus. Sold by J TL Abbott and FR Schouler Oscvolh.
By virtue of an execution issued by J. W. Snider county Judge in Polk county against A C Carlson and others the sheriff will sell at public vendue on May 28 1881 at the shop of Headstrom and Olsen in Stromshire village the two seated platform spring wagon claimed as Carlson’s property. S. G. Pleasant, Sheriff. Dated May 11, 1881.
Notice of sale at 10 oclock a m on May 30 1581 at James P Taylor's house Clear Creek Precinct Polk County. Two executions issued by County Judge J W Snider in favor of T J Drain against Charles Bradley and against Reuben Sizer and Charles D Bradley. Goods to be sold include a nearly new two horse lumber wagon seized from Charles Bradley. Sheriff G Pheasant signs. Dated May 11 1881.
Advertises a vegetable hair restorer claimed to cure baldness by acting on hair roots. It asserts no harm and cites use in eastern and western cases with success when directions are followed. Signed by J. M. Kinyon as general agent for U.S. GO and W. Kinyon local agent at Oscona, Neb.
Notice to legal voters of Polk County Nebraska of a special election held on the 2nd day of May 1881. Voters decide whether to use the sinking fund of 34200 dollars for building a courthouse in Osceola county seat. Ballot wording specifies for and against options and election hours from 8 AM to 6 PM at listed sites.
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