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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1882
Page
2
The Democratic candidate is elected governor of New York by a substantial margin. The official paper of town and county notes the result and comments on the statewide influence and implications of the victory.
H. M. Waeuls retires from Crete Union and rumors say he may become private secretary to Governor Dawes. The potential appointment signals a switch to a close adviser role and ongoing influence in state affairs.
The notice mentions a figure in Omaha on the evening of the 20th and a feature at Liveala on the 23rd. A special scan will run from Hastings to Lincoln and return, outlining travel routes and schedules for the journey.
The monthly Congregational Star edited by Trev. W. FF. Fastman has appeared after delays. The next issue will come out shortly after Thanksgiving.
The report notes Mills leading by 823 over Reynolds in the county with a Mills result of 388 votes in Butler county from a total republican vote of 795. The Press offers no further comment.
The report notes Franklin precinct in Batier county where David City is located shows 195 straight Republican votes with Dr. Milln receiving 63. Butler county shows about 00 for the straight Republican vote and Dr. Mill’s in that county about 400. The phrase there is “Thereby hangs a tele” with future unfolds.
Tus Record expresses hope that the anti-recovoly democratic coalition gains a clear majority in the west legislature. Foree Reynolds Robberts and other reformers are predicted to perform well, avoiding a costly show in Baroum's venue.
A former Alliance editor voted in the caucus and handed out Alliance and Republican tickets. The Alliance office printed tickets for the amendment while the Record office issued straight Republican tickets, some against and some for the amendment. The Record claims no hobby beyond decency, order, and straight Republicanism.
The Butler County Press urges future countywide pledges by all candidates to avoid money or whisky to sway votes. It decries a long-standing caste of purchasable voters and calls for the defeat of anyone who employs such means.
A Sas David City Republican claims Osceola was disrupted by hoodlums during a meeting with Capt. Buckle and J. F. Reynolds. Local report says no interruption occurred beyond Post members singing on the square after adjournment, praising Post loyalty and condemning rival charges.
An Osceola Recoup extract is cited in Shelby department showing a letter was correctly inserted. The piece criticizes Reynolds as a former Rebel officer and notes his later Republican status and law abiding conduct after moving to the state. The Independent and Butler County Press are referenced in polemical terms.
An exchange quoted in Stromsburg shows Reynolds taunting a voter about Republican strength and predicting rival victories in New York and Pennsylvania. The dialogue frames Reynolds as the sharp political character familiar to observers.
The piece argues the 14th Senatorial District election is anomalous. It contrasts Dr. Mills a nonpolitician and Union veteran with S. B. Reynolds a long time cynical politician tied to railroads. It claims Reynolds benefited from a manipulated Alliance convention and portrays Mills as honest.
The Record notes Mr. E. S. Reichard of the Osceola Cornet Band seeks to teach vocal music. He is praised for skill and composing merit with songs credited to him. Reichard recently graduated from Olivet Conservatory and is marketing a reasonable charge for a large Osceola class led by him.
One dark brown pony with saddle and harness, branded, taken up on premises in Polk County. Owner must call for the horse and pay charges including this notice. Myron J. Brown. October 19, 1882. 5-5t.
Ambrose Gabriel files final proof for homestead entry 18415 at Polk county Nebraska. Proof to be made Nov 28 1882 before the district court clerk. Witnesses: John Vreeland M C Stull A Nehosis John Hermann all of Polk county Nebraska. C W Virner Register
The notice records a named settler filing an intention to claim land with proof to be made at the county seat on November 27, 1882. It lists the homestead entry No 16134 for section and township in Polk County Nebraska with claims by John Peterson Jonathan Graham Thomas Levi and John Bush all from Polk County. C W Prenes Register.
Lard Natise of Lincoln Nebraska announces that he will make final proof on his homestead entry No 15964 for the east half of the northwest quarter of section 12 township 14 north range 2 west at the county seat before Clerk of the District Court on December 4 1882. Witnesses named include C Stull Frank Seberger John Vreeland and Franz Seberger all of Polk County Nebraska. C W Pierce Register.
The partnership of John Mentzer and J A Inks doing business as Mentzer and Inks at Shelby Nebraska is dissolved by mutual consent. Mentzer and Kinney will continue the business at the old stand. Creditors are asked to call and settle accounts with either former member.
In a rural North Carolina postwar scene a White-haired Black man becomes Justice of the Peace drawing community praise. His first case is a jury trial as words echo with a shop ad tone offering tailored sash, mouldings, and scroll saw furniture items at low prices.
In the matter of the estate of John Dale deceased creditors are warned to meet the administrator at my office in Asceola on December 16 1882 February 16 and May 16 1883 at 10 o clock a m for examination adjustment and allowance of claims. Creditors have six months to file claims ending May 16 1883. Dated November 16 1882 C W Arkiss County Judge.
Creditors of Joseph Smith deceased must present claims to the estate administrator at the Osceola office on the third Wednesdays of December 20 1882 and May 16 1888 for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months from the date of this notice are allowed for filing claims. Dated November 15 1882. C. W. Albiss.
An inky advert urges readers not to delay treatment for illness. It promotes Parker's Ginger tonic as a quick cure during early symptoms, claiming many families were saved from prolonged sickness by timely use. The notice appears in the Observer dated August 4.
Elias Benedict is notified that on November 3, 1982 County Judge C W Aixins issued an attachment order for 374 to a case where S A Bonesteel is plaintiff and Elias Benedict the defendant. The attachment covers one third of 28 acres of corn on the north half of the north west quarter of section 6 township 14 range 1 west. The matter was continued to December 25, 1882 at 10 AM. Osceola November 18, 1882.
An advertisement extols Parker's Hair Balsam as a harmless dressing that restores youthful color and rich luster to faded hair. It highlights its perfume and purity as highly esteemed qualities in this hair care product.
Land buyers sought for several valuable tracts near Shelby. For particulars contact Peter Warren at Bbe Shalb, Neb.
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