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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1879
Page
4
The report notes Polk’s year’s vote, Cobb’s solid judge tally, Wakely and Gannett split county support, Carson and Judge Post nearly solid. County returns show focus on Superintendent and County Judge, with the straight ticket balance carried nearly everywhere.
The latest figures show Cobb 829 for Supreme Judge, Gannett 791 and Carson 823 for Regents, Sawyer 30, and Post 805 for District Judge, with a total vote of 846 cast.
Hon John B Finch secretary of the Nebraska Liberty Alliance delivered temperance lectures here and his words inspired the community to support temperance work. Officials urge continued effort by word and example to curb the sale of intoxicating drinks within Polk County now and forever.
The day solidifies party wins with Judge Cobb, Gannett, and Carson elected in Nebraska by strong majorities. New York selects Cornell for governor by twenty thousand. Massachusetts and Wisconsin shift sentiment, while Pennsylvania and other states report gains for Republicans. Mississippi shows minor Bourbon gains amid broad nationwide jubilation.
Michigan senator Zachariah Chandler was found dead in his bed at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago after a long day and a midnight return to his room. Authorities attribute the death to heart disease worsened by overexertion, and the nation mourns a veteran Republican leader and adviser after a public career spanning more than thirty years.
An appeal urges readers to subscribe to the American Agriculturist highlighting its 38 year rural heritage, engravings, practical guidance, and protection against frauds. It promotes yearly $1.50 rates, four copies for $5, single issues 15 cents, and offers a free remainder of the year with 3-cent postage for a specimen copy sent to Orange Judd Company, 245 Broadway, New York.
The land office in Lincoln Nebraska announces that James D. McCune has filed Homestead Application No. 2 for the S14 NEY Sector Ian KI yy and must present final proof within thirty days. Witnesses named are A. B. Maxwell and William VanHoosen, both from Polk County Nebraska. J B McDowell, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT LINCOLN NEB Oct 9 1879 Notice is given that settler William C Woolery has filed for final proof to secure entry of his Homestead App 13786 Si4 Sey Sec 28 T14N R4W. Witnesses J B Lewis Polk Co Neb M Dunlap Polk Co Neb J B McDowell ...
Land office at Lincoln Nebraska issues a thirty day notice for John G Knowles Homestead Application 12524. Witnesses listed James Howess and Harrison VanHorn both of Polk County Nebraska. Also advertised are a farm for sale and a pair of young mules for sale with contact W J Pyle Osceola Nebraska.
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