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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1881
Page
2
The president has moved from near hopelessness to steady improvement. Dispatches report a sudden transition from despair to hope, with doctors optimistic and Dr. Hamilton of New York pledging to vouch for recovery. If no setback occurs, recovery seems likely and the nation may soon greet better news.
Nevasd O Leary allegedly drank near La Platte and attacked neighbor Juhu Kopetja, killing him. Police report a drunken confrontation led to a fatal bite. Investigators file homicide case and await autopsy results.
The York county Alliance names a county ticket while two nominees have declined and declared as Republicans. After the convention affirmed the nomination, the Elm Grove Alliance withdrew from the process.
The piece notes a surge of favorable pieces about Vice President Arthur and implies a shift from earlier doubts about his ascent. It comments that President Roosevelt’s survival would require strong counterefforts to manage the publicity.
The piece argues farmers and counties should enjoy horse racing as entertainment not just utility. It contends speed isn’t essential to farm work, that racing relaxes people including farmers, and that adults, including farmers, are free moral agents who should have access to amusement unless the public rejects it.
High Prairie News notes a night storm on August 2 with strong winds hail and rain damaging corn and wheat. It mentions visitors in the area family visits and a birthday party at Sam Gilberts with oysters and merriment. An earlier Kansas reports of hardship and a runaway incident near a local resident are also mentioned.
Fragmentary notes describe Warland events with Weank Winston and wife visiting Cyrile, plans to stay in Mubraaalva and Alliance. A gathering on the evening of the 18th is mentioned with two wood attendants and a scheduled meeting on September Ist. The text also hints at crops and weather affecting yields and conditions.
A letter questions rising transport costs from Wisconsin to Nebraska and across routes to Omaha. The writer cites a $35 car charter for sheep to Cozad, Nebraska, and a $30 extra demand by the Union Pacific at Omaha. He asks how long such practices can push eastern stockmen away and seeks reader responses.
Last Saturday the county commissioners converted the Osceola area of houses into a village and appointed armed pensioners as trustees to hold office until April. The new village aims to improve, purify, and beautify the town, per the Recoryp. Named trustees are L. King J. P. Ueald Owen Wil won UF. A. Scott W. Wf. Myers.
County commissioners approve refunds and warrants for police and road work, set rents, and authorize stone and culvert payments. They hear a large Osceola Nebraska incorporation petition and appoint trustees, establish a public road, and adjourn to September 12, 1861 as minutes show.
Junior editor visits Leland barb wire company and others to examine price and royalties paid to manufacturers Washburn Mohen Co for barb wire. Report notes about daily costs and potential profits in the wire trade.
A report from Kalb details 76 machines at L. J. Elwood Co. and others paying Washburn, Mohen & Co. up to seven hundred dollars daily in royalties. The editorial claims the patent should have expired, condemns the price burden on consumers, and questions a Supreme Court ruling seen as swindling.
A communication from Mrs Charlton Edbolia of Osaka to the Western Woman's Journal urges Nebraska voters to grant women the right to vote in 1882. She argues taxation without representation harms women, cites the Declaration of Independence, and appeals to shared values of liberty, equality, and self government. The piece ends with a promise to continue next week.
Notice dated August 24 1881 states James McGernont has filed for final proof to secure entry of his land claim before the Clerk of the United States District Court in Polk County Nebraska. Witnesses listed include W L Headman B F Beach A Bates and John Vos.
A named settler files intent for final proof under entry No. 16 SEAN BE laultheS RISE and lots in Sec. 46 Town 15 NLR West before the Polk County District Court Clerk on Sept 12, 1888. Witnesses: WH Jones, Merrick Co. Seb E Mustard. Joiner. Swan Nelson notified of attachment order for Olive Guarnell suit. property includes 4 interest in 29 acres corn and 40 acres wheat in N E 1 1 of Sec 11 Town 14 Range 3. Case continued to Sept 10, 1881. Oliver Gunsellr, Aug 10, 1881, Plaintiff.
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