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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1882
Page
2
The Nebraska Republican electors are called to meet in Lincoln on September 20, 1882, at 8 p.m. to nominate candidates for statewide offices including Governor and Attorney General. Delegates are apportioned by county votes from 1881 with one delegate per 150 votes and one per county, with no proxies except those from counties. James W. Dawes chairs. N Steen is secretary.
Republican electors of the second district are called to send delegates from the counties to meet in Hastings Nebraska on Wednesday September 27 1882 at 10 am to nominate a member of congress and conduct other proper business. Representation is based on 1881 Powers vote with one delegate per 150 votes or fraction of 75 and one delegate at large for each county.
By order of the Republican state central committee Jauis W Dawes Chairman Jenny Sersen Secretary Linecoln Neb July 6 1882
The Polk County Republican electors call precinct delegates to meet at the court house in Osceola on September 9 1882 at 10 am to elect delegates to the state and congressional conventions and to nominate county officers. Precinct representation totals 60 delegates based on votes for Isaac Powers with specific precinct counts listed. L L Stanton and J P Smith sign as chairman and secretary.
In Lincoln on July 27 delegates organized a statewide convention to submit a prohibitory constitutional amendment to Nebraska voters. The Sept 13 meeting aims to perfect the Prohibitory Association, canvass every precinct, and plan political work to secure voter submission. County delegates: one at large plus one per 500 voters. The core issue: self government and voter consent on liquor.
The document lists Polk Merreck and Nance counties as districts entitled to delegates for a candidate for representative. Authored by A. L. Heincehl and J. H. Mickey, secretary and chairman, it calls for a caucus in the districts to select delegates.
W. T. Mitts declares candidacy for senator from the Fourteenth Senatorial District. He petitions support from friends and farmers and says he runs subject to the Republican Senatorial Convention decision.
PuattTe county held its convention and instructed the delegates to vote for Hon. M. K. Turner.
The Burt Co. News changes hands with A. T. Conkling retiring and A. Brewster taking control. Brewster succeeds Conkling as owner and publisher.
Iris notes the march of odd figures as they drift into irrelevance, whistling to mask dwindling courage amid a skeptical public.
The David City newspaper the Butler County Press begins its tenth volume the Press and the Record are about the same age a toast to Shake Casper and continued success.
An Arrapahoe County pioneer declares the birth of a baby on Sunday calling it a child of grace who has opened its eyes to the world. The announcement notes the newborn as the cutest little child and marks the event at the family home.
A local view questions a planned fall event as organizers promise entertainment while critics warn that the Advocate may face reputational risk if plans falter.
The Journal notes M. K. Turner as a congressional candidate in the Third District. The writeup mentions support for Turner but predicts the Val boom will pose a challenge to his bid.
An op-ed argues that if the self constituted leaders of the Woman Suffrage movement in this state had stayed home and spared their husbands money, the amendment would have faced voters with more sober scrutiny and likely more support.
Sister Bittenbender, honorary Polk County Alliance member, reiterates opposition to free passes. The alliance seeks a direct answer from her on whether she travels on a railroad pass and what equivalent value she would offer in return, if she does.
Readers pressure Dr Mills to declare his stance on current issues. Aimed at broad accessibility, the appeal urges a clear tract title and prompt public statement while mocking restrictive views and stressing moral duty to those afar seeking guidance.
The writer asserts Dr. Mills holds clear, positive views on many questions and would explain them calmly if asked. They claim Mills is an antimonopolist based on his past statements, inviting others to seek his position on political questions.
The text suggests a figure will state their position in time and place, avoiding disruption from minor critics. It mentions a question likely to be asked and a measured response when the moment arrives.
The piece recounts a clash at a G A R reunion where women suffragists were denied use of the pavilion for meetings. A suffrage gathering occurred despite orders, provoking a dispersal by guards and a later morning march by women. The account condemns the movement’s tactics and questions if the cause gains sympathy.
Last Wednesday August 30 Oscellia residents gathered at the camp meeting grounds southeast of town for a jovial picnic. Couples enjoyed swings tents and food while young people laughed and danced around the greensward. Anson and groves of friends watched, and the crowd praised Nebraska women dining vigor as folk swapped tales and shared treats amid sun and shade.
Caucuses at Osceola and nearby Stormsburg elected chairmen and tellers, chose fourteen delegates by ballot, and named nominations for assessor and constable. Osceola delegates include S. G. Pheasant and L. L. Snider among others. polls run to 5 p.m. Stormsburg listed delegates like J. W. Edgerton and J. B. Dey with candidate nominations for assessor and constable. Additional results from Canada and Platte show votes cast and delegates named.
A group attends a Wednesday August 30 1882 picnic described as a grand success. Praise is given to Miss Carrie Wilde Miss Hattie and Mamie Marker for planning and running the event with readers thanking the ladies for their courteous reception.
A Stromsburg note celebrates a Grand Island veteran reunion drawing about 30 000 people noting orderly conduct and blue regiments. It reports Alliance and Republican primaries with 14 and 108 votes respectively and hints at future political coverage.
A local advertisement touts Florestine Cologne as a refreshing peerless perfume for the toilet with a lasting fragrance. The note appears in the additional local section with the price 48-4.
A Cincinnati lady recounts illness after months at watering places and failed medical advice. She tried Parker's Ginger Tonic, completed a course of three bottles with careful diet and regained health and spirits, hoping to aid similar sufferers. See other column.
Land Office in Lincoln Nebraska announces Aug 24 1882 that armed settler Philander C Ning has filed for final proof for additional homestead entry 19489 in Sec 2 Tp 14 N R4W. Proof will be given before the Clerk of the District Court on Sept 30 1882. Witnesses Marper W T Dodge W S Miller and W W Heald all of Polk County Nebraska. C W Prence 49 64
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