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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1880
Page
5
A cluttered notice lists winter goods deals, cattle sales, and auction announcements in Lincoln. It advertises cattle and hogs for sale to highest bidders, with references to local firms Dawson and Tanderpool, plus farm gear, apples, meats, and harness. Several vendor names appear with prices and contact hints, alongside medicinal and household product lines.
The County Commissioners schedule their next regular meeting in January. Several local items appear in the notices including tributes to Rev Barrows, reports on diphtheria in Hackberry, deaths in Hackberry and upcoming community events. Political speakers plan to address Shelby residents.
Cornish and King introduce new loan terms drawing public scrutiny as townspeople discuss the hard to cheat arrangements. A parade of covered wagons moves through town in varied directions driven by an intense urge to stay in constant motion.
On Monday evening J W Mickey and Ike D Neihart spoke at Union school house Hackberry precinct to an enthusiastic audience. On Tuesday night J H Mickey and O W Kyle addressed Schromsburg about the political outlook. Mr Marshalled a display of fauly for republican favor hard for a democrat to refute.
O H Barnes county surveyor has surveyed University grounds per the Board of Trustees plat, dividing it into building lots. Ine D Neibardt speaks in southeastern Hackberry tomorrow night on the political outlook, urging citizens to attend for a clear discourse on the campaign’s main issues.
The University moves forward in fine style with students pleased and President Fleharty trusted by students and professors. The erection of the University building will boost the school with new momentum and solid attainments, ensuring its full success.
A big crowd welcomed the University Musical Troupe last Monday night at the M. E. Church. The programme pleased attendees and praised Miss Clara Brewster for her remarkable voice. Prospects for future musical classes by Prof. Brewster and Miss Washburn remain unclear.
An act suggests criminal carelessness by employees led to a Sunday evening collision on the U P road at Silver Creek. A standing freight train was struck by a following train. its caboose rode up and damaged the engine, injuring a brakeman severely.
A five oclock incident on the Jarnuw of John Lundberg left his son Simon with a broken thigh and multiple bruises after a cow lariat tangled, dragging him thirty rods. The boy, found unconscious, was treated by Dr. Whaley and is recovering.
A Hutchinson Family troupe performed at Mrs Church on last Saturday evening. Their songs impressed all listeners with moving sentiment and flawless execution. The standout piece was The stranger's foot has crossed the sill, evoking memories of home with vivid, life-like imagery and lasting sweetness.
The Swede Home Church six miles west held an installation service on Tuesday the 12th for Rev. Jonas E. Wordling who was recently ordained in Des Moines Iowa. Rev. J C Dahlsten led a sermon on ministerial difficulties as Rev Selen and others from Kansas conducted the ceremony and the adjacent graveyard was dedicated.
Miss Hattie Slaughter announces piano buyers should call on her for the lowest attainable rates.
A Polk County group collects a Gould Medal for Fanny, inscribed with affectionate lines from P. H. Saypor. The donor, W. J. Fink of Waco, sends the medal to Oscona Recorp with thanks for the memory and support.
A recent church program by the Juvenile Temple drew praise for the children. Emma Neihardt impressed with a young pianist performance, and Al lis Kimmel demonstrated boyhood tricks. Mrs Bittenbender led the evening and the event was regarded as a credit to the youngsters.
Dr Barrows arrives with Mr Norcross to present a six lecture series based on prairie gardens and westward life. He outlines two talks about Out West Where and What and The Game of Kings in North America to be delivered next Sabbath and the following Monday, featuring a large 11 by 18 foot map for illustrated teaching.
A mass meeting in Polk County was indefinitely postponed due to a shortage of Democrats. A neighboring village politician allegedly sent a letter offering to accept the Democratic nomination for Representative, sparking lighthearted mockery among local youths.
Mr. Geo West and J. W. Weilpton went goose hunting and caused a day of mishaps. West cursed the trip as loud and humorous while Weilpton’s powder blew the gun tube out. West’s gun lock vanished after a comic tumble and both men trudged home defeated and tired.
One hundred twenty five congregation members gathered Sunday evening in Platte precinct to present the pastor of Swede Home church with furniture as a birthday gift. The group sang, spoke, shared an excellent supper, then dispersed to their homes.
Two week period showing pupil attendance counts and daily attendance figures. Names absent without excuse listed include Annie Auer Elvin Wilson. Unexcused absences noted for Lillie Gut Gunnell Ella Longer Morgan Gunnell. Visitations by Superintendent Mr L Miss Clara Brewster J Baum and teachers.
For sick headache use Brown's Vegetable Liver Pills. For sale by John H. Abbott and F. A. Schouler, Osceola.
An account from Butler New York claims three bottles of Hop Bitters cured a six year bed ridden sickness at a cost of $200 yearly, totaling $1,200. The wife’s use of Hop Bitters allowed her to do housework for a year without missing a day.
An old advertisement proclaims Ja ing Brown's Pepsin Tonic transforms winter into glorious summer. It urges readers to try the product and notes its sale by druggists.
Property listing describes six 50 by 165 foot lots with a good house, a well, about 300 trees, and a strong growing condition. Terms available at Yue RECORD office. The Leaves for the Healing notes discuss Arnica from Siberia used for healing.
A parent states they have given time to their son A. G. McCray and will not be responsible for any debt or contract entered by him. The note references PRP and asserts personal liability and separation from his contracting actions.
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