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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1882
Page
3
A sprawling recap of local commerce and life includes buys at cash stores, clothing and hardware ads, bank and building updates, deaths, reunions, and plans for the upcoming fair. Mentions W J Conklyn completing bank carpentry, a new Mickey building, and a busy community calendar with school, church, and social notices.
Paragraphs recount Alliance members urged to attend caucuses while a paid editor voter switches to the Republican caucus. A serious accident injures Mrs. Hazlewood and Mr. Hazlewood. F A Schouler advances sheep ranching with 1040 acres and 500 head. An Alliance observer reports Bittenbender voting Republican and accuses the editor of treachery.
The Polk County Normal School ends its first summer session with nearly 50 teachers enrolled and no tuition. The examination fund funded by law supported the program, and observers praise its educational value, uniform methods, and lasting countywide benefits.
A proprietor announces a newly enlarged and refitted restaurant building. He promises first class service, the finest table, and oysters as soon as shipment arrives west of the Mississippi. He pledges low rates and fair dealing while inviting patrons to visit and sample improved accommodations.
Visitors were impressed by the packed store at G W West's Chicago Cash Store with full show cases of fancy goods natives and dress fabrics. The long counters overflow with clothing boots hats and caps as the dealer known for low figures and bargains plans further purchases.
About 300 entries are listed and receipts total around $105. In the county trotting, Judge Snider's filly won with Dr. Waller's horse second. A heat caused a near tragedy when Jobo McBeth was thrown from Judge Sather’s sulky and dragged. Peter Juhuseon bravely stopped the horse, saving McBeth from serious harm.
A reunion gathering titled A Grand Reunion is planned for old and new customers at West's during the fair. The notice invites attendance and notes the event date during fair week.
A line from the Bee Hive store notes first come choice of cloaks and dolmans for the earlier customer. It mentions young men and popular Nobby Hats selling quickly at the Bee Hive.
J Matthews announces a fresh shipment of pocket knives table cutlery spoons and scissors. The store at 51 invites customers to inspect the new stock and select items to suit every dining table and utility need.
For sale a valuable stock farm homestead of 160 acres in Platte Precinct with a frame house a well a stable and granary combined 22 acres under cultivation offered by W I Conner and the undersigned sale within 90 days contact details given The Polk County library association meets Saturday September 9 at 2 o clock in the school house Wid Kinyon reopens Mc Carty Meat Market South of Snider Drug Store urges customers to try quality meats
Card photos priced at 1.50 per dozen and cabinet photos at 3.00 per dozen as advertised by Hutchins.
A N Jay operates as a horse tailor and dealer in mule jewelry at the West Side Public Square in Osceola. The note mentions his name and business location on the street corner.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends who volunteered during the fatal illness of sister A wilda Pheasant. They will always remember the kindness and sympathy shown by Mr. and Mrs. Wm CourtNEEY and Mr. and Mrs. S G Pypasant.
A neighbor recounts how Mrs. Benjamin praised Parker’s Ginger Tonic after spending eighty five dollars on doctors and prescriptions with her husband recovering well. The brief exchange highlights popular patent remedies of the era.
The Agency of J Ll Case Threshing Machine Co for Polk County moves from J H Anderson Shelby to R Hazlewood Hardware Osceola Nebraska 46. The notice records the transfer of agency rights and current dealer location.
Those who want McCormick Harvesting Machinery wire twine or repairs should hand in their orders immediately so we will know your wants and be ready to supply them. Repairs will be sold strictly for cash and parties can pay spot cash for wire and twine. 41-1f L. B. Mack Agent.
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