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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1882
Page
2
The document presents fragmented political notes with multiple parties and regions. Mentions include Pennsylvania electing a democratic governor, Massachusetts governor election, and a Nebraska showing republican dominance. References to union soldiers, rebates, and party lines appear amid garbled names and quotes.
A garbled critique targets anti monopoly speakers and political alignments. It implies connections between Jew prices and republicans, while claiming a hidden linkage and faith driven certainty.
In Butler County on election day, the voters backed S. S. Reynolds over Dr. Milland Reynolds, a former Union soldier, is slated to become the next State Senator from the district.
A partisan screed dismisses rumors that state banks were hired by railroads and grain dealers to hold farmers' money. It defends county lenders led by J. H. Mickey J. P. Heald C. H. Morvill and H. T. Arnold as trusted, active in tide loans to farmers. The writer expects campaign lies to fade after election.
The county election passed quietly with a lighter turnout. The report lists governor votes for Dawes Eagersoll Moston and others, along with state offices, treasury, auditor, attorney general, court fund, land commissioner, and school tax tallies, showing totals, balances, and disbursements.
Telegram from Lincoln reports statewide ticket largely decided on November 9. Weaver wins in the First District by about 6000 votes, Land takes the Second by a similar margin, while the Third District remains in doubt with Valentine Turner favored. the amendment is overwhelmingly defeated. Clerks note McCune wins Republican ticket except Treasurer in doubt.
Capt Bisbee of Fort Bridger Wyoming writes to Mr Wu Crisp at Silver Creek Neb about the death of Cornelius Crisp. The letter describes his service, illness, and death with sympathy. Bisbee notes Crisp was honest faithful and reliable and says he saw him daily until death. He asks the family be informed of the matter and signs as captain of the 4th Infantry.
Schedule outlines talks and demonstrations by J A Baum Best W P Barrows Miss Lillie Bartholomew Tennie Arnott and others on opening a school reading penmanship geography and declamation. Invitation extended to all active teachers to attend with a note from A B Detweiler as secretary pro tem Tosmurg Oct 26 1882
The county commissioners report after examining accounts and a proposed pond and ditch project. Surveyor O W Barnes reviewed the line between sections 1 2 and 25 30 in township 13, finding the improvement necessary and the route best.
A public sale will be held at the seller's place in Crear Creek precinct near Osevula on Monday November 20. items include four work horses a two year old colt and a sucking colt three hundred seconds of corn on the ground various farming implements household goods and furniture plus a cook stove and sewing machine sale starts at 10 o clock with twelve month terms and a 100 percent per annum note. if the weather turns stormy the sale will move to the next day under auctioneer J G Mickey.
The eastern sky displays a remarkable comet now visible in early morning. Prof. Lewis Swift from Warner Observatory notes it grazed the sun, breaking into eight distinct fragments visible with a good telescope. Applications seek the 200 prize per fragment, with no clear record of further offspring.
Local note reports FF M Dillon closed his jewelry shop and returned to York. It warns against lingering illness and promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure during early symptoms, calling it a remedy used by healthy families.
Improvements to Columbus Packing Company's buildings and upgraded capacity near completion. By autumn the firm expects to be ready to handle increased work in the packing business.
Notice says a dark brown pony with saddle and harness yanks branded was taken up on premises under Sec 34 TIGR Polk County. Owner urged to call and pay charges including this notice. Myron J. Brown dated October 18 1882. 5-5t
Notice states William Danning has filed intention to make final proof for homestead entry 16018 in Polk County Nebraska. Proof before the district clerk on Monday November 13, 1482. Witnesses named: J. H. Anderson I. Paisley Thomas Lockart and M. Cummings of Polk County.
Name Keitler files notice of intent to make final proof in support of his claim before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska on Tuesday November 28 1882. Ambrose Gabriel entry No 16415 for the land. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include John Vreeland Stull A Nemesis John Termann of Polk County. C W Pranes Register.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska announces that a named settler has filed intent to claim and will prove up at the county seat Polk County on Monday November 27 1882. The witness list includes John Peterson Jonathan Graham Thomas Levi and John Bush all of Polk County Nebraska. C W Tiraies Register
Telewine settler named Aluis Nehoise files intent to make final proof for her homestead entry 15964 in section 12, township 2 West, range 2 West. District Court clerk at county seat sets hearing Monday December 4, 1882, with Polk County Neb residents Frank Seberger and John Vreeland among listed witnesses. C. W. Pierce acts as official.
Notice states the partnership formerly JG Green and Miller of Osceola and Stromsburg Nebrehi is dissolved by mutual consent. JG Green will run the business in Stromsburg as arranged and any creditors or lessees must contact at once for settlement.
All those indebted to Tarde & Seger are quested to call and settle on or before Nov loth. Harrie & Staur.
A November demand from H C Dunning of Shelby requires full payment owed. The notice warns those who do not pay may face legal action with the matter placed in the hands of a lawyer, Mills and Oscoula Bank.
Admonition to debtors to settle all outstanding accounts in November or face action by lawyer Mrs and the Osceola Bank with H C Dunning in Shelby. The notice warns nonpayment will be handed to legal proceedings.
Land buyers are invited to inquire about several valuable tracts for sale on favorable terms near Shelby. Interested parties should contact Peter Diatter, Sgt Shelby Neb, for particulars.
The Park County Agricultural Association will meet at my office on Saturday November 11 at 10 o clock am. A full representation is requested. W J Moss Hobber Secretary Capt J H Stickle spoke at the court house to about 30 people with Reynolds criticizing the Record editor. The meeting included 50 to 75 volunteers outside, singing patriotic songs and cheering for the Union and Doctor Mills.
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as a harmless hair dressing that restores faded or gray hair to a youthful color with a fragrant perfume and purity. Price quoted as 8.4 cents.
Dr J W Parrbill announces medical practice focusing on chronic diseases with office location at Suiders Block the former Logans old stand.
Due notice to those who owe money promises full payment in November. The author will try to accommodate next year. Unpaid accounts and notes will be placed in the hands of Lawyer Mills and Osceola H. Dunning in Shelby.
County Court at Osceola Nebraska schedules a hearing on November 11 1882 at 10 a m to determine granting letters of administration for the estate of C A Lindbloom deceased. John A Findbloom petitions for Benjamin F Difington as administrator with case dated December 26 1889 and presided by County Judge C W Atkins.
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