Nominations for Nebraska statewide offices announced
A telegram from Omaha states Jas. W. Dawes of Crete is nominated for Governor along with Agee of Hamilton for Lieutenant Governor Wallichs for Auditor Roggen for Secretary of State Jones for Superintendent of Schools Kendall for Land Commissioner.
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Omaha
Jas. W. Dawes
Crete
Agee
Hamilton
Wallichs
Roggen
Sec’y. State
Jones
Sup’t. Schools
Kendall
Egyptian War Ends as Arabi Pasha Surrenders
News reports that the Egyptian war concludes with Arabi Pasha surrendering himself, signaling an end to hostilities and shifting power. Diplomats and observers note the surrender as a turning point in the conflict.
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Arabi Pasha
Surrenine Correspondent Praises Mrs Bittenbender
A Clarks Messenger correspondent describes Mrs Bittenbender as a most devoted mother and quotes her saying Go away from home to learn the news.
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The
Clarks Messenger
BrrrenBENDER Faces Role Play as Party Splitter
BrrrenBENDER repudiates his party in caucus yet occasionally pushes an independent line in the Advocate. He argues the move is necessary to keep his job and maintain influence within the local political scene.
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Brrrenbender
Advocate
Alliance Polk County Endorses Dr Mills for State Senate
The Alliance of Polk County is expected to endorse Dr Mills for the State Senate. The Doctor runs on a square anti monopoly platform and the Alliance could ask nothing more.
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Polk County
Dr. Mills
State Senate
The Agriculturist Magazine For October Features
The American Agriculturist arrives with an excellent October supplement praised as useful, beautiful, and affordable. It is urged for every farmer to subscribe and benefit from its practical content.
Law on Delinquent Tax List Publication Criticized
A David City Republican calls a law allowing discontinuance of the delinquent tax list publications obnoxious and a benefit to speculating capitalists who prey on the poor. He urges repeal by the next legislature.
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David City
Bittenbender’s Shifting Alliances Questioned in Polk County
A critic argues Bittenbender sways with the Republican Party despite accusing corruption and opposing the Alliance reform group. The remark centers on his voting record and the company he keeps in Polk County politics.
Fremont convention votes split with Valentine and Turner
The article notes 138 votes for Valentine and 11 for Turner at separate faction conventions. Rosewater labels Valentines as the Rump and Turners as the Regular, warning Republicans in the Third District to remember their loyalty at the November election. It also mocks coverage of the Woman National Suffrage Convention reporter and jokes about Gov. Hoyt’s attire.
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Fremont
Valentine
Turner
Rosewater
Third District
The
Bee
John W. Hoyt
Wyoming
Van Wyck enters political graveyard in Fremont
The New York senator Van Wyck plans a convention to oppose Valentine citing past campaign promises. The piece portrays the feud as a bid for spoils and revenge, drawing parallels to Tipton’s era and calling out perceived demagoguery.
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van Wyck
Fremont
New York
Tipton
van- Wyck
Valentine
Entcn
van- Wyak
Israel
Betial
Omaha Convention on Woman Suffrage Declared a Failure
The Woman Suffrage National Convention held in Omaha during the State Fair drew five to eight thousand women but failed to fill the auditorium. The piece argues Nebraska men are intelligent and loyal, and that true Nebraska women do not desire the political responsibilities proposed by the reform. The author contends the Omaha gathering does not reflect the broader sentiment of "true, honest" Nebraska women.
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Omaha
First Baptist Church
Nebraska
Recop Review Marks Tenth Volume in Local History Record
The Recorp and its predecessor HOMESTEADER have chronicled county life from pioneer days through grasshopper raids to prosperity. As it enters its tenth year, the publication celebrates hardship overcome and hopes to continue recording births deaths marriages improvements and local happenings for years to come.
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Recorp
Little Palk
Providence
Recoxp
Dr Mills Nominated for 14th District State Senate
A Polk county Republican report endorses H M Mills for State Senator in the 14th District. Born in Michigan and a veteran, Mills moved to Nebraska in 1871 where he practiced medicine and farmed in Polk and Osceola. The notice stresses his genial character, integrity, and anticipated election after a convention nomination.
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Polk County
Celhoun County
Michigan
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Nebraska
Island Precinct
Osceola
Mills
South Channel Bridge
Columbus Road
Columbus
Polk
Butler Counties
Dr. Milla
Amon Steever Named Republican Candidate in 27th District
Amon Steever, early Stromsburg settler from Jefferson county Iowa, farmer by trade, served as county commissioner for the Southern District in 1873 and as a lieutenant in the 17th Iowa regiment. Described as genial and honest, he is presented as a strong Republican nominee for Representative in the 27th District.
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Palk County
Jefferson County
Iowa
Steever
Stromsburg
17Th Ions Regiment
Amon Steevor
Uncontested Nomination for Mr Steever in Alliance Ticket
Mr Steever did not seek the nomination but would accept it by the people’s unanimous wish. The Alliance also nominated him, ensuring a contest free election, likely as unanimous as his nomination in the Republican convention.
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Steever
Stromsburg Notes and Local Happenings
Stromsburg notes report no sensational events. One twin of J W Edgerton’s family is not expected to live while John Dale is seriously ill but improving. The town seeks rain amid dry, dusty weather. Thornton canvassed for labor. carpenters in demand. State Fair attendance reduced local activity. public schools opened. Flouring mill near. H E Crawford from Illinois buys into McConaughy and Bothwell livery. Republican nominees favored. few bolters. C H Morrill sold East Side property to a Swede who will run residence and shoe shop. Rev Black restored to circuit work. More anon.
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Stromsburg
Epitox
J. W. Edgerton
John Dale
Thornton
Owaha
H. E. Crawford
Illinois
McConaughy & Bothwell
Fatal sod house collapse claims Griffith family in Wheeler County
Wm Griffith and his two sons Lester and William died reportedly Thursday night when their Wheeler County sod roof collapsed. They had been hauling water, were last seen alive at noon, and were found Sunday after the roof section over their sleeping area fell in. A justice of the peace held an inquest. the bodies were buried nearby. The incident serves as a warning to homes with sod or dirt roofs.
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Wm. Griffith
Lester
William
Clear Creek
Wheeler County
Wheeler Co
Boone County
Wm. Kubaugh
Boone Co
Polk county teacher association program in Stromsburg
The Polk County Teacher Association meets in Stromsburg on Saturday October 7 1882 with sessions from 9:00 to 3:45 including opening music mental arithmetic drills geography declamation and lessons on decimal fractions. Notable presenters include Miss Alice Coy Miss Frawley J L Makeover Miss F A Hornbeck Miss Record Mr Clarence Clark J A Baum and Miss May Young with a dinner break from 11:30 to 1:00.
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Polk County Teacher's Association
Stromsburg
Alice Coy
Frawley
J. L. Makeover
F. A. Hornbeck
Record
Clarence Clark
J. A. Baum
May Young
Old Shoes Prompt Trip to West's for New Pair
A reader muses about buying a new pair of shoes at West's, noting the plan to replace an old set. The line suggests a casual errand and a moment of shopper contemplation.
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West's
Sale of Short Horns by Gen. J. C. McBride at York
Lincoln's Gen. J. C. McBride will offer 45 head of thoroughbred short horn cattle at public auction in York on Sept 29 at 10 am. The herd includes numerous cows, heifers, calves, and young bulls. Cattle shown at York Co Fair Sept 26 27 28 29 with sale on the final day. six month credit at 10 percent interest.
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J. C. McBride
Lincoln
York
York Co
Married Couples Enter Life’s Voyage in Local Notices
On Sunday September 1883 Eli Knerr and Miss R A Carr wed at Judge Atkins home with His Honor presiding. The Record wishes the couple a happy prosperous voyage through life. Connor and Miss Isabella Basaier wed at J A Honeycutt residence with Rev H Lohr officiating. The Reconn congratulates the couple and wishes a long life together.
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Conner
San
Journal of Life
Exhibition and Goods Advertisements Run in Elkhart
The note highlights Parker's Hair Baleam praised for cleanliness and gray-hair control. Florestan cologne advertised with new scent and signature on each bottle from Hiscox & Co. N. Y. The Chicago Exposition opens Sept 6 with strong showings. Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg Co exhibits buggies wagons and harness at wholesale prices to consumers. Catalog free. ship nationwide. mention paper.
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Hiscox & Co
Chicago Exposition
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mtg. Co
Elkhart
Ind
W. B. Pratt
Sec'y
Estray Notice of Red Steer Found Near Silver Creek
Taken up at a Valley precinct farm three miles southeast of Silver Creek on September 7 1882 a red steer with a small white spot on the back of its foreleg and a few white hairs on the forehead. Judge him to be about three years old. Owner can recover by proving property and paying charges including this notice.
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Valley Precinct
Silver Creek
Promissory Note Lawsuit in Polk County Nebraska
In Polk County Nebraska District Court James W. Collins files suit against defendants Thos B Butler Henry Levi J W Godard to recover 228 dollars plus 22 attorney fees on three promissory notes with interest. An attachment is issued against eighty acres in section 18 township 14 range 31 west. Defendants must answer by October 30, 1882.
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Thos. B. Butler
Henry Levi
J. W. Godard
James W. Collins
District Court of
Polk County
Neb
Collins & Farmer
Nebraska
Sale Notice Under 1882 Chattel Mortgage
By deed of chattel mortgage dated September 18 1882 from B De Witt to M A Mills for the benefit of Henry Fuhrman and Albert Stern filed September 19 1882 in Polk County Nebraska I will sell the stock of goods of De Witt at Shelby Polk County on October 12 1882 at 1 o clock pm The stock includes dry goods groceries boots shoes and notions at the Shelby store room There is a default and the amount due is 271 80 plus costs of foreclosure
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B. de Witt
M. A. Mills
Henry Fuhrman
Albert Stern
Polk County
Ned
de Witt
Shelby
Neb
Nebraska
Land Notice for John M. Herman 1882 Lincoln Neb
Land Office notice. John M. Herman files final proof for additional homestead entry No 16863 in section 10 township 15 north range 2 west. Proof to be made Oct 13 1882 before Polk County Clerk. Witnesses: John Wiseman Fred Schmoker John Vreeland M Horst. Polk County Neb. C W Pierce Register.
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Lincoln
Neb
District Court
Polk County
John M. Herman
John Wiseman
Fred Schmoker
John Vreeland
M. Horst
Neb. C. W
Land Notice for Final Proof by Settler in Polk County
An Aug 24 1882 land notice states Philander C King plans final proof for homestead entry 19489 SSE section 2 township 14 range 4 with proof before the District Court clerk on Saturday Sept 30 1882. Attendees listed J H Harper W T Dodge W S Miller and W W Heald all of Polk county Nebraska. C W Prince Register.
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Lincoln
Neb
Philander C. King
J H. Harper
W. T. Dodge
W. S.miller
W. W. Heald
Polk County
Named settler notifies intent to make final proof in Polk county
Sept 21 1882 notice to settle final proof on homestead entry No 16596 for the E4 Sec 6 Tp 18 N R4 W in Polk county Nebraska. The names John N Hopper John Clark A BR Benjamin Wm Lovell and Archibald of Polk county Neb are listed as participants and will attend the proof at the county seat on Friday Oct 20 1882.
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Lincoln
Neb
District Court
Polk County
John N. Hopper
John Clark
A. BR. Benjamin
Wm Lovell
Archibald
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District Court of the 4Th Judicial District
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Dunning Brothers
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