Nebraska Republicans reaffirm pledge to Union and prosperity
The Nebraska Republican platform proclaims the nation is one United States, denounces rebel voices in Congress, and demands ballot protection for southern voters. It praises economic revival, specie payments, and fiscal restraint, and welcomes General Ulysses S. Grant as a national hero.
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Nebraska
United States
League of States
Congress
Republican Party of
South
North
Republican Party
America
Ulysses S. Grant
Local slate endorses Snider Horst Skelton for county offices
The convention nominates J. W. Snider for County Judge and re-nominates J. N. Skelton for Coroner while Geo Horst is named for Superintendent of Public Instruction and is praised for integrity and experience. The officers’ competence and public approval are highlighted through the endorsements.
Polk County First Agricultural Fair Delights Nebraskans
Polk county's first agricultural fair held October 9 and 10 drew large crowds. Farmers brought stock and crops including thorough-bred horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and cereals such as king corn. The exhibits in kitchen, dairy, and home crafts impressed attendees from Polk and neighboring counties, with many declaring the fair superior to others in the state.
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Polk County
Little
Polk
Banner County
Nebraska
Saanders County
Land Office Notice of Final Proof Lincoln 1879
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska on October 2 1879 publishes notice that Hans Johnson has filed to make final proof and entry for Homestead No 15075 covering the northwest quarter of section 18 township 15 range 1 west. He names witnesses Hubert Jaax and George Rasmusgen both of Polk County Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Neb
Hans Johnson
Hubert Jaax
Polk Co
George Rasmusgen
Osceola fair premiums awarded for shooting and crafts
Joe Woods offers eight to first, five to second and two to third in best shotgun shooting at glass balls eighteen yards rise on the fairs second day under Osceola Sportsmen's Club. Other prizes include a pair of Mrs. Pott's flat irons for best butter display awarded to Mrs. D. Chase and a $6.50 ladies cloak for worsted work by one person awarded to Mrs. Dr. Waller.
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Joe Woods
Osceola Sportsmen’s Club
A. Seger
Joe Derucher
Dr. Logan
D. Chase
A. M. Drew
Dr. Waller
Osceola
Sadie Loring
Polk County
James T' Bonner Jr
S.G
Morocco
John H. Abbot
L. L. Snider
R. F. Swift
Notice of Application for Patent Acknowledges Witnesses
Notice states Levi Kimball applies for an 8R1W claim under Application No 1400 with thirty days to file final proof. Names Genia witnesses A Zoe of Polk County and L B Kimball of Polk County Nebraska.
Lincoln Land Office Notice of Final Proof Filing
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska dated September 25 1879 announces Ira Steever has filed to make final proof and secure final entry for Homestead Patent No 12803 in section 14 township 2 west. The two witnesses named are H F Bense and Amon Steever both from Polk County Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ira Steever
H. F. Bense
Polk Co
Amon Steever
Land Office Notice for Home Stead Application Claim
Thirty days from the date of this notice are allowed for a Guardian Nils Anderson and heir C O Norton to file, naming as witnesses C A Fiodman and C F L Fiodman, both of Polk County, in the Andrews Bengston home stead application 12975.
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Land Office A
Eee
C.o.norton
Nils Anderson
Andrews Bengston Homestead
C. A. Fiodman
Polk Bo
Areks
C. F. L. Fiodman
Polk Co. Web
Homestead Witnesses Named for Application No 14117
Statement lists Samuel Hammond as applicant with a homestead claim and names witnesses J Fineey and Lev Headlee, both from Polk County Nebraska, for the March filing period.
Final proof in apportionment hearing for homestead claim
The notice sets a thirty day limit to make final proof and entry for Jacob Kubic Homestead application No. 14972 for the EZN WY Sec.8 T 15N R1 W. Witnesses named are Frank Seberger and John Berut, both of Polk County Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Neb
Jacob Kubic
Frank Seberger
Polk Co
John Berut
Homestead Proceeding Witness List Names Polk County Men
Jacob Korb files a homestead application No 13559 for section 2 west 14 north range 1 west. He names August Sheland and Gustave Sheland, both of Polk County Nebraska, as witnesses. J B McDowell, Register.
Notice of Homestead Claim and Witnesses
October 16 1870 named settler James D McCune files Homestead Application No 12260 for the 814 N Elf Section 2 113 and quitsclaim. witnesses A B Maxwell and William VanHoosen both of Polk County Nebraska named by J B McDowell Register.
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Lincoln
Neb
James D. McCune
A. B. Maxwell
Polk County
William VanHoosen
J. B.mcdowell
Register
Lincoln land office lists Miller homestead witnesses
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska records Joseph Miller as applicant for Homestead No 14416 on section 30 township 15 west range 3 west. Witnesses named are Joshua Finecy and Oliver Scott, both of Polk County Nebraska.
Homestead Patent Notice Names Woolery Witnesses
The notice lists William C. Woolery, application 18786 for the 814.8 EY Sec. 28 T 14 N Range 4 West, with witnesses J.B. Lewis of Polk County Nebraska and M. Dunlap of Polk County Nebraska. J.B. McDowell is also mentioned in the record.
Land Office Notice of Homestead Final Proof
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska October 9 1879 notice is given that the unnamed settler John Yohr has filed to make final proof for homestead entry 13572 in section 32 township 115 range 3 west with witnesses A Shank Polk County Nebraska and J Finecy Polk County Nebraska J B McDowell acting as agent or official.
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Lincoln
Ner
Vine
John W, Query
Wames
William Query
Polk Co
Benjamin Musgielman
Neb
J. B. McDowell Register
John Donavan
A. J. Church
L.8. Kimball
J.B. McDowell, Reetster
Lincoln, Neb
John W. Goddard
Thomas Levi
John Bust
Polk County
Lax Coln
Pike
Towit
Benjamin Musselman
John Query
Wm, Query
J. B. ‘McDowart
Register
Osceoola
Blue River
Sees
Ri. W
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J.P. Heald
J. W. Snider
8. C. Langworthy
H. M. Calderwood
Frank M. Jeffery
Hackberry
H. MN. Calderwood
S.G. Pheasant
Sherif
Land Office
Levi
Kimball
William C. Woolery
J.B. Lewis
M. Dunplap
J.B. McDowelll
Lin¢Goln
John Yohr
A. Shank
J. Finecy
Henry Grife
R. Wheeler
G. Pheasant
J. B. McDowell
Belthazar Lebs
Kenosha Fanning Mill Co
County Clerk of
A. J
Tom
Nance, Wheeler & Thurman F
Osceola
Nebraska
Mortance
Bnosha Fanning Mill Co
Nance, Wheeler & Thurman
Settlement claim filed by Henry Grife on Homestead App 13567
Henry Grife filed notice of his final entry for SW section 18 township 13 north range 3 west. Witnesses listed are R Wheeler and 8 G Pheasant, both of Polk County.
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U.S. Grant
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John L. Carson
Nemaha County
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Jude
Geo. W. Post
York
G. Berggren
I. Ff. Kelley
L. J. Blowers
QO. W. Barnes
Geo. Horst
J. N. Skelton
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J.B. McDowett
George Rasmussen
Hubes Jaax
Polkx Co
J.B. McDowell
Levi Kimball
A. Zoe
X. B. McDowe
Settlor
Ferdinand F. Vogel
C. C. Bense
J .B. McDowell
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Winfield Patton
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Samuel Dowers
James Eliott
Herman Bense
J.B. McDoweld
J.B
Meodowell, Register
Whitty
Samuel Hammond
J. Fineey
Lev Headlee
Sheriff Sale
Sarah P. Loche
Andrew G. Johnson
D. S
P. Locke
Jacob Korb
Charles F. L Flodman
C.A. Flodman
Folk County
P. M. Widga
Charles A. Flodman
C. F.L. Flodman
P.M. Widga
Atlanirum J. Church
Thesi Ney
Milton Kinney
Homestead
BR Burren
J. P. Kinney
J. E. Baker
Olce
Peter Peterson
Peter Bergman
Chas. Carlson
Joseph Miller
Joshua Finecy
Oliver Scott
J.B. McDowwell
Chattel
Gratin
J. P. Smith
Stromsburg
Scott
E. CG. Carns & CO
Arcade
Rising City
David City
E. C. Carns & Co
H. Kwarp
Osceola, Neb
Wm. Courtney
M. Hoffer
Silas Hoffer
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A. Annabil
Aaron Cornish
J.B. McDowEth
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