Earthquake, wedding, and local notes from Osceola Osceola Osceola
Earthquake last Thursday shakes Osceola with several witnesses noting tremors during a wedding in the courthouse. The issue prints a long list of precinct officers elected, social notes, local commerce ads, and a county school report urging parents to send children to class.
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Osceola
Seward County
Pilatte County
Polk County
Columbus
Calmar McCune
Butler Co. Republican
Snider
Heald
William Courtney
Furs Featured At Centennial Store
A splendid stock at the Centennial store highlights quilts blankets and bed spreads in a seasonal display selling fur goods and related textiles.
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Centennial Store
Osceola School Exhibition closes term with varied plays
The Osceola fall term ended with an uneven exhibition last Friday. Miss Skunkel impressed in multiple roles while Fred Snider led the oration. Jennie Baker drew audience cheer with Red Cloud scenes as others performed modestly. The Star notes humorous bits and local skits, with election jibes and a verse exchange between Mickey and Heald.
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Osceola
Horst
Morning Star
J. H
Mickey
Hackberry
Arnold
Mitchell
Johnny Heald
J. H. Mickey
Johnny
Threshers Report From Howe Ward and Steeger
By November 14 1977 Howe Ward and Steeger threshers report wheat 8624 bushels rye 736 oats 4195 barley 3366 flax 128 bound grain in the best condition G Warn
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Howe
Ward
Steeger
G. Warn
Precinct Officers Named In Late Election Across Regions
The report lists elected precinct officers including Justices of the Peace J Skinner and T W Blake, Constables L M Locke and A Mickey, Assessor Keene Ludden, and Judges of Election J Locke and F Clarke. Clerks IX Ludden and I F Kelley, Supervisors R D Nos 1 and 8 with named officials in multiple towns across Canada Stro m sburg Os k Ola Valley Pleasant Home Platte Clear Creek and more.
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Ilack Benny
J. Skinner
T. W. Blake
L. M. Locke
A. Mickey
Keene Ludden
J. Locke
F. Clarke
Canada
Joseph Cardwell
HT. H. Vanderbilt
C. EB. Logan
J.S. Hill
M. MW. Brigham
Cunningham
J. J. Burley
B. F. Pointer
John Ballinger
R. D
Gilber
Vanvorce
William Jarmin
Stromsburg
D. C. Brannan
Thomas Greer
B. F.smith
F. D. Modykinson
J. B. Buckley
M L Warner
B E Smith
C C Bennett
J P Smith
J Hammond
J Warner
Peter Nordberg
Osckola
E Strang
A d Brimblecom
A D Cole
Samuel Woods
Charles Allison
David Foy
Strang
A P Tilley
Clifford Jay
AJ Brimbiecom
F Campbell
Anderson
Andrew Shostrom
O Norton
Ashley Stayden Platte
P C King
James Beebe
J A Powers
N Turd
Scott
Peter Ault
W Cadwell
P U King
J D Miller
William Jones
P Harger
Baker
F Carlson Clear Crevk
W. H. Thomas
Robert Kummer
Edward Hatz
Henry Fickel
Rud. Kummer
August Krueger
Obituary: Joseph Mclean Remembered Across Lands
Joseph Mclean born in Brockville Ontario in 1808, native of Canada, endured frontier life, moved to Michigan eight years ago and Polk County Nebraska two years ago. A Methodist Episcopal member esteemed for religious principle and upright dealings. Buried in Osceola Cemetery.
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Joseph Mclean
Canada
Brockville
Ontario
New Settlements
Michigan
Polk
Nebraska
Methodist Episcopal Church
Osccola Cemetery
Quiet Osceola meat market owner Albert Clark dies
Albert Clark arrived in August and opened a meat market in Osceola. Illness worsened, he was moved to a private home, and despite care he died on Thursday. Funeral held with Rev. S Barrows. His father Mr. Wm. D. Clark of Alma, Michigan arrived hours too late to say goodbye.
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Albert Clark
Osceola
H. T. Arnold
Clark
cAm
Gratiot County
Michigan
Local Specials At McCarty’s Bonner’s Coffins Added
Special locals report Ladies silk Tres at McCarty's and a No 1 violin at Bonner's. New goods arriving daily at McCarty & Co's. J T Bonner buys Henry Snider's stock and will run coffins and trimmings with his furniture. Buckwheat flour cranberries money and 500 bushels of apples at the Centennial.
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L. W. McCarty & Co
McCarty & Co's
J. T. Bonner
Henry Snider
Span of Mules for Sale Near Osceola
A short sale notice offers a span of mules, good size and well broke, very gentle. Call at the seller's residence eight miles south of Osceola. Also a public note from Dr. LL AYiLis declaring debts for medical services must be paid and placed with Sheriff Pheasant for immediate collection.
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Osceola
Pheasant
LL. AL. Ayilis
Notice to customers to settle debts by December 1877
All customers who are indebted by note or book account are notified to come forward and pay. Any notes or accounts not paid by December 1 1877 will incur costs. L. J Biowens urges prompt payment to keep business running.
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L. J Biowens
Hi Hee
Land Swaps Acreage Across States In Record
One hundred sixty acres of land in Carter county Missouri transferred for land in Polk county Nebraska with title guaranteed. J T Boxwen of Osceola Nebraska arranged the exchange.
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Carter County
Missouri
Polk County
Nebraska
J.T. Boxwen
Pay Up Notice to Debtors Delinquent Action
Public notice from W. O. Mins demanding all debts be paid within two weeks. Failure to comply will result in legal action including lawsuits.
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W. OO
Money to Lean on Improved Polk County Farms
Tecan offers money to improve five year loans at 9 percent interest with a moderate commission. Terms available by contacting C. C. Cook at 15-tf, David City, Nebraska.
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Tecan
Polk County
C. C. Cook
David City
For sale North 448 Neb. land parcel terms offered
For sale North 448 portion under section 26 township 18 range 2 west. price set at 280 dollars cash if sold within forty days. special Neb. George Ward is referenced as the contact or owner.
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North
George Ward
Rock Springs Coal Prices for Osceola Delivery
Rock Springs Coal available with steady supply. Price listed at 11.50 per ton or 60 cents per hundred delivered in Osceola. Sold by J W Puyer. 27 Gm.
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Rock Springs
Osceola
J. UW. Pulyer
Osceola Hotel Prospect Known as Osceola Case
Property listing notes a hotel in Osceola known as the Osceola case. Includes two lots a stable and ten acres of land with terms of one third cash balance to suit purchaser. Contact J. O. McWilliams.
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Osceola
J. O. McWilliams
Wanted to Buy an Organ and Trade in Livestock
Public notice from James T. Bonner as agent for Mason and Hamlin organs offering to buy horses, mules, cattle, hogs, grain, and other property in payment for instruments. Rent options available with rent credited toward purchase. call to inquire before buying elsewhere.
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James T. Bonner
Mason & Hamlin Organs
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