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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1880
Page
4
In Nebraska and Illinois, Grant supporters gain decisively. Illinois elects a solid delegation while Nebraska shows momentum for Grant. The scene is celebratory with cheers signaling strong backing for Ulysses S. Grant.
A pointed critique of voter apathy and political disengagement. The author denounces busy schedules as excuses to abstain from voting and caucus participation, argues citizens bear responsibility for government, condemns corruption, and urges faithful civic duty to preserve republican government and personal prosperity.
Board of County Commissioners met May 4 1880 and adjourned to May 17 1880 to settle with County Treasurer L J Blowers. Van Horn Berggren and Clerk attended. Claims allowed include H C Hayden 42 for medical attendance on pauper and a 25 warrant for Joseph Kimball Supervisor for bridge and highway repairs. Board reviewed treasurer accounts and fund balances before adjourning to May 18 1880.
The Lincoln Lodge No. 35 I O G T endorses Bro John B Finch against slander by a city paper. A committee plus Rev M F Platt investigated and find no foundation to the reports, with a young lady testifying the accusations are false and Finch acting as a gentleman.
Board met after adjournment with Gour Commissioners Van Horn Berggren and W W Heald present. They settled with the County Treasurer and approved vouchers balances. The claim of John VanHorn for 65 20 for services as County Commissioner was allowed. Board adjourned to meet May 26 1880. I F Kevney County Clerk by W W Heald Deputy.
A Saturday picnic in a grove near Longer's Bridge is planned with a rain date of June 12. Gather at the Methodist church at 9 o'clock for a 9 sharp start toward Picnic grounds. Bells ring 7 to 9 and 40 o'clock departure. Refreshment committees and subcommittees are named for lemonade, conveyance, sports, worms, and canned fruit. The day features games and a worm-supply suggestion for boys.
The donation event at Rev Kilmer's on Thursday drew about twenty neighbors bringing clothing, food, fuel, and about 32 dollars value. Outside offers added another 10 dollars in crops. a lunch was provided by visitors, and the gathering surprised Mr Kilmer. John Eyler rescued Chas Fox from drowning during a fishing trip at Lincoln Creek, a difficult rescue among bushes. A Sunday School was organized with Barry Hayes as Supt and Miller as Sec. day school averages about thirty scholars.
The document notes a woman’s four week absence and about two weeks away when rumors of a quarrel between Mrs Finch and herself arose. Witnesses confirm she never spoke disrespectfully of Bro Finch and has continued to refrain from such language. Signed Lincoln May 14 1880 by M F Platt with church officials endorsing.
The land office at Lincoln Nebraska on May 6 1880 announces that David H. Kunkel has filed notice of intent to make final proof for Homestead Application No 15157 NY BEY Section 10 Township 3 West in Polk County. The final proof will be before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County on Tuesday June 8th 1880. Witnesses are Peter Swanson J Sandell E K Lindablad and Andrew Anderson all of Osceola Nebraska.
Jamier E. Stevens filed notice of intention to make final proof for Homestead application No. 13590 on the SW 4? of section in Polk County Nebraska. He will present witnesses John Knowles John VanHorn James Howess and Corstead Knowles at the Polk County seat on Friday May 21 1880.
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