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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1882
Page
2
For Representative 23th District Henry Biardsly is listed for county office pursuit. For Representative 7th District Amon Steever seeks the seat. Commissioner Westaits District Joseph Miller is also named in the local race slate.
James Laird endorses Jam Tanird, saying no one knows him better after years together. He asserts Tanird keeps his word and will not abandon or betray his constituents or country.
The article condemns a shift of the Senatorial convention date from October 28 to October 21 and denounces alliance leaders for audacious behavior. It cites Advocate files and delegate testimony to support claims and accuses alliance organs of brazenly opposing the Republican organization despite its faults.
At the Alliance convention in Risings last Saturday 8 S Reynolds of David City was nominated to run for State Senator against Dr Mills. A Democrat, Reynolds likely earned Butler County backing as an anti monopolist aligned with Union Pacific concerns. Lavine served a Rebel Army term. Reynolds’ stance and quarrel with Lieut Gov Carns shaped his new political posture.
In a 1882 Nebraska county affidavit Thomas Sander swears BK Valentine used influence to obtain a pension for him but asserts no payment or consideration was given. He states Valentine offered a mortgage to influence the matter, which Sander refused to accept, and he notes a soldier letter from Turner but adds he did not receive compensation.
Fragmentary text notes a rumor about Fon. KK. Valentine and dishonor, with aging references. The garbled OCR obscures clear facts and names.
The text cites entries from Illinois and Iowa adjutant general reports on K E Valentine, detailing muster dates June 13 1862 at Peoria and Burlington April 27 1863 enlistment, promotions to adjutant by September 1865, and musters out May 17 1866 with the Seventh Iowa Cavalry and related company musters at Sioux City June 22 of the same year.
In a York speech Senator Van Wyck lauds Congressman James Laird and his family history of abolitionism and service. He cites Laird and his brothers in the Union Army, notes promotions and battles, and defends Laird’s integrity amid railroad disputes. He pledges Laird will honor duties to Nebraskan interests and the nation if elected.
Readers are invited to study a Nebraska supplement presenting the Anthony versus Rosewater debate on woman suffrage. Anthony defends the affirmative, Rosewater counters with a sharp, factual case. The Record suggests readers judge who holds the stronger argument.
A fragmentary account notes Susan G Anthony addressing an audience with a sharp gesture and a probing appeal. She frames the suffrage issue as a test of support for women and equality, urging those favoring oppression to vote yes and opponents to vote no.
We report on last Wednesday when H M Woods fell from a carriage near the bank corner. He struck his head and shoulders on the ground, was thought dead, then found alive with severe injuries. Dr Colean treated him as he slowly improved.
The Republican rally at the school house on the evening of the 18 drew a swell crowd. Ballou of Omaha delivered a speech, with Dr. H M Mills deferring to bed. Mr White of York visited, and Pembleton amused, while J M Green plans a Stromsburg market venture.
County commissioners met to adjournment with full board. Phillip Schmidt Simon Nelson and A P Anderson testified they were erroneously taxed for 1881 and aged over 50. tax stricken. A P Buckley complained of eight acres overassessment. treasurer to adjust. Financial items listed with various names and payments. adjourned to October 17 for settlement.
The piece mocks local candidates and alliances in a heated contest. It targets S223, Bittenbender, Reynolds, Carns, and other figures, criticizing loyalties and reform claims while noting alleged raiding, rebates, and political maneuvering. The tone is caustic and partisan.
An enigmatic Local Ad promotes Floresten Coly vu perfume with boastful claims of fragrance and refreshment, urging readers not to waste money on trashy extents and to invest in a striking scent.
An old advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tone strengthens stomach and kidneys and bones, easing misery from long desk work. It promises quick restoration of rosy health and renewed vigor after consumption, framing the tonic as a cure for fatigue and weakness.
In Polk County Nebraska a County Court session presided by C. W. Arkrys sets a hearing date for the estate of Joseph Smith. John A. Lind petitions for letters of administration to Benjamin F. Bufington. The hearing is scheduled for November 6, 1882 at 10:00 a.m. at the county office to show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
Notice posted in Polk County on October 5 1882 to locate an owner for a brown pony with saddle harness marks and branding. The owner must call for name payment of charges including this notice. Myron J. Brown October 19 1882.
Land Office in Lincoln Nebraska announces that John W. Crozier, holder of homestead entries Nos. 15684 and 16678 for sections 18 and 18 N, will make final proof of his claim before the Clerk of the District Court in Polk County on Friday October 27 1882. Witnesses M C Stull John Vreeland A Johnson J P Calkins all of Polk County Nebraska are named to prove residence and cultivation. C W Prince Register.
On October 12, 1882 a settler filed notice of intention with the district court clerk in Polk County Nebraska. William E. Dunning seeks homestead entry No 16013 for the S43 NE Sec 10 14 N of Riw. He names witnesses J. H. Anderson I. Paisley Thomas Lockart and M. Cummings all of Polk County Nebraska.
County Judge C W Atkins presides in Polk County Nebraska over the estate of Wm C Grifeth. Jane Grifferd petitions for letters of administration to Phillip Barnimre with hearing set for October 27, 1842 at 1 o clock. Publication in Osceola Record for three consecutive weeks precedes the hearing.
In the county court of Polk County Nebraska the matter of the estate of John Dale deceased is heard on petition by Josephine Bale requesting letters of administration be granted. A hearing is set for October 50, 1882 at 10 a m at the office in Osceola. Notice to appear is to be published in the Osceola Recorder for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. CW Atkins, judge.
Ambrose Gabriel seeks final proof for homestead entry No 16415 in Polk county Nebraska. The proceedings occur before the district court clerk on November 28, 1882. Witnesses named: John Vreelant MC Stull A Nehosis John Hermann, all of Polk county Neb. CG W Pienee, Register.
Land Office at Lincoln Neb October 2 1882 named seller has filed notice of intention to make fuel proof in support of his claim all that sank proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Park county at the county seat on Monday November 27 viz Maude Girar homestead entry No 1613 for the net sees to knofrow the following witnesses to prove tion of said land viz Join Petersen Jonathan Graham Thomas Levi John Bush all of Polk county Neb CMW breren Leister
The partnership J G Green and EB Miller, Osceola and Stromeburg Nebraska, dissolves by mutual consent. J Green will conduct business in Stromsburg and collect all accounts at that point. Miller will conduct engines at Osceola and all accounts contracted there are payable. All parties owing are urged to settle at once.
James W. Griffith and Lessie A Griffith are notified that on October 7 1682 Justice of the Peace W J Mossholder issued an attachment for $104 in an action plaintiffs Roberts Westover and Williams versus Griffiths. Property attached includes a movable photograph car two beds a box stand four tubs and two elibs. Cause continued to November 21 1862 at 11 am. MoA Manis attorney for plaintiffs.
360 total acres offered for sale located in Section 19 14 1 with 120 acres in corn and 100 acres in section 33 16 1. Terms require five equal payments with one fifth cash down and balance amortized over five years at 8 percent interest.
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