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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1882
Page
2
The Republican electors of the 14th Senatorial District call for a convention in David City Nebraska on October 4 1882 at 10 oclock A M to nominate a State Senator The district includes Polk county with 8 delegates and Butler county with 7 delegates J L Surper and J C Rospgete named among organizers delegates
The republican electors of Netravka summon delegates to meet in Omaha on Wednesday September 20 2882 at 7 p m to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings Superintendent of Public Instruction and to transact other proper business. Delegates are apportioned by county based on 1881 university regent votes with one delegate per 150 votes and one per 75 plus a county at large. no proxies except county residents. no abent delegation without authority or proxy.
The Republican electors of Nebraska's second congressional district convene in Hastings to nominate a candidate for member of Congress and conduct district business. Delegates are allocated by county based on 1881 votes for Powers, with 150 votes per delegate and 76 or more for a fractional delegate, plus one at large per county.
Instructions from Lincoln conference workers outline a state convention to be held in Lincoln on September 13 at 4 pm to perfect the Nebraska Prohibitory Amendment Association organize canvassing of every precinct and arrange political work to submit a prohibitory constitutional amendment to voters. Counties are urged to elect delegates and send representatives with one delegate per 500 votes cast in 1881. The aim is self government not liquor policy, stressing government by the people. Committee members J S Honstxp Joan B Finca H W Harpy.
The Republican electors of Nebraska's 28th representative district are called to meet in Clarks on September 25 1882 at 2 PM to nominate a candidate for representative. The district counties each have assigned delegate counts including Polke county with eight delegates and Kerreck county among others.
Nat Smails of the Fremont Herald listened to a recent speech by Senator VapWsck. Smails says the senator’s presentation was a democratic speech, noting he has long been in the democratic harness and is glad the senator’s words opened his eyes.
A local resident, solicited by many county citizens, announces candidacy for senator from the Fourteenth Senatorial District. The nomination is subject to the decision of the Republican Senatorial Convention.
The First District nomination goes to Juvae WeaVER after a heated contest. Tae averages in for Calmar McCune runs the paper in his absence as the paper improves. The Fre mont episode shows the tail cannot wag the dog, a point echoed by the State Journal.
The editorial notes limited space to discuss the candidates named by the Republican county convention and promises fuller treatment in a future issue.
The Democratic state contention is called to meet in Omaha on the 24th inst. The Congressional convention for the Second District is called to meet at Hastings Oct. 4th.
Judge Post leads in Polk County with broad district support and a wide circle of friends who favor his rise to Congress. The piece notes strong local backing and favorable sentiment across the region.
The Tur Alliance held a convention last Saturday with twenty one delegates and six precincts represented. It endorsed Amon Steever for representative and Joseph Miller for Northern District commissioner, while W. H. Sheppard of Hackberry was nominated for Southern District commissioner.
Roarksa Rosewater now appears in the old role of a bolter professedly Republican after using every legitimate means to defeat Valentine and illegitimate methods. He leads a bolt while Turner is set up as a figurehead by a political blathershite. We urge Turner to return to the Republican fold before it is too late.
The piece quotes the Omaha Republican deploring female performers at fairs while implying hypocrisy about mixed-gender gatherings. It evokes a comparison between women in public exhibitions and women at political events, challenging standards of morality and social propriety.
The article reports Polk County Republican and anti monopoly conventions in Caccula tomorrow with Mills delegation pins for the senatorial convention and a note on partisan coalitions. It criticizes a paid organist and hints at county political maneuvering involving Bittenbender and Verity.
A letter to electors in Butler and Polk counties states the candidate supports the Republican convention resolutions on transportation, vows to oppose railroad company influence, and commits to serving the people rather than corporate interests. He endorses resolutions three, five, six, and seven and seeks to carry them into effect.
The Polk County Republican convention met at the courthouse on Sept 9 1882. L L Snider chaired the morning session T H Saunders elected chairman and E L King and Keene Ludden secretaries. Credentials and delegates to State and Congressional conventions were chosen with several ballots. Resolutions endorsed labor, economy, transportation policy and adoption of the party platform with praise for Governor Albinus Nance.
H M Mintus expresses sincere thanks for the flattering endorsement received from friends along Polk coast at the recent convention. He pledges to merit the esteem as a public officer if elected, dated Sept 11 1882.
A heartfelt obituary poem from Junxiz Mills Butler Michigan August 16 1882 mourning the death of Ernie Mills described as a child beloved by kin. The verse expresses faith in heaven and reunion in a blessed afterlife.
The convention was held last Saturday with full county representation except Island. Fifty eight delegates voted and harmony prevailed. The ticket is strong and will command the respect and endorsement of the county electors. Further comment promised next week.
An item notes Parker's Hair Balsam as exceptionally clean and claims gray hairs are impossible with its use. It also praises Florestan cologne as novel, urging readers to look for the signature of Hiscox & Co. New York on each bottle.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska issues notice that John M. Herman has filed for final proof on his homestead entry No 16863 for NNE Section 10 Township 15 North Range 2 West. Proof will be made before the District Court Clerk on October 13 1882 in Polk County with witnesses John Wiseman Fred Schmoker John Vreeland and M Horst all residents of Polk County Neb.
Land Office notice from Lincoln Nebraska dated August 24 1882 states settler Philander King will prove his 83 SE Sec 2 T14N R4W final proof before the district court clerk at the county seat on Saturday September 30 1882. He names witnesses J H Harper W T Dodze W S Miller and W W Heald all of Polketniy Nebraska. CW Prence Mefittér
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