Precinct Caucuses Scheduled by Polk County Republicans
On Friday October 15 1880 at 1 o'clock p.m. precinct caucuses are set at usual voting places except Canada where caucus moves to Qtichaller Nurspy. Locations include Del's place Stromsburg and Hackberry with numbers listed. Osceola August 21 1880 by Polk County Republican Central Committee pro tem W T Dodge. M L Warner chairman.
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Del’s
Osceola
Court House
Canada
Shelby Island
School House
Hackberry
Stromsburg
Clear Creek
Platte
Valley
Pleasant Home
Nurspy
Polk County
Republican den Committee
W.T. Dopge
Maine Result Faces Deadnet on Estimated Majorities
In Maine observers report a deadnet outcome tied to estimated majorities. Officials caution that early counts may shift as ballots are tallied and demographics influence final margins. Local political groups monitor returns from key counties and urban centers.
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Maine
Maine GOP Victory Narrow in Governor Race
The latest advices indicate the Republicans have elected their governor by a small majority. Indiana appears set for a Republican win but no precise forecast remains.
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Maine
Bentonian finance meets Maine fiat rag talk clash
A Democrat proclaims loyalty to the Bentonian school of finance while condemning what he calls the visionary fiat rag approach in Maine, illustrating a sharp political divide over economic policy and leadership.
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Maine
Fraud Echoes in Democratic Victory Rhetoric
Editorially notes that initial claims of victory in Maine gave way to a chorus of Fraud! Fraud! Fraud! as the Democratic press adjusts its narrative to portray the outcome in terms of alleged deceit rather than triumph. The piece frames the shift as a partisan response to early euphoria.
Maine Election Muddle May Favor Republicans
The present muddle may terminate with advantage to the Republican cause as lines are drawn between Democrats and the Greenback party. The Greenbacks want to “play it alone” for the balance of the campaign across states, which benefits Republicans.
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Maine
States of the
Union
Maine Election Casts Shadow Over Democratic Pride
The piece argues Maine’s election cannot be called a democratic victory. It contends the Democratic press overstates success, claims the party abandoned its principles, and warns of a leading Democratic, not Republican, defeat signaling a broader party decline.
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Maine
Greenbackers
Democratic Party
Central City Item Reports Busy Reunion News
The Central City Item described a lively reunion week with its reporters noting the force was busy and the daily paper reflected the prominent events and points of news during the gathering.
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Central City
Fem
General Hancock Politically Incompetent Says Critics
Critics accuse General Hancock of total lack of knowledge in public affairs since his nomination. They point to every public remark as proof of inability and mock his telegram to Plaisted praising a Greenback victory as the country’s laughing stock.
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Hancock
Charge of the Light Brigade at Central City Report
The Central City action last week saw a spirited charge against the enemy with many captured. Most wounded have recovered, leaving only red eyes and purplish noses as lingering signs.
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Central City
Vote for Garfield and Arthur to safeguard business interests
The passage urges business men to support Garfield and Arthur, arguing that Maine's early news of a Greenback victory would shake confidence and harm government bonds and the national property economy. It warns that even partial Greenback gains would spread distrust and fear among the business world.
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Maine
Plaisted
Greenback
Garfield
Arthur
The Woods and the Woodcutter Theme in a Nostalgic Note
A man gathered cord-wood behind the office and began preparing it. The writer recalls childhood days in the woods hearing birds and squirrels amid oaks and hickories, and laments the enduring charm of the deep wild woods.
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Lessy
First Vote Advice to Young Electors in 19th Century
The piece urges first time voters to study the issues and vote for principles that endure. It asserts the American Republican ideals and identifies Garfield and Arthur as the party’s standard bearers.
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United States
Garfield
Arthur
Editor Called Radical Paper Stop Plea After Dispute
A man demanded the paper be stopped and settled a small balance to end the subscription dispute. The next day a cordial subscriber paid for a year, praising the paper’s frank style. The editor notes readers would not confuse the two political figures Garfield and Hancock.
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Groffly
Garfield
Hancock
Public schools need parent involvement urged in appeal
A printer's note emphasizes that parents fail to show enough interest in public schools. It asks when the last visit to the school was to offer encouragement to students and teachers.
Soldier boys at Camp Buford reported by Central City Courier
The Central City daily Courier, sheltered by the broad wings of the noble bird of freedom, sent faithful tidings last week to this office about the soldiers at Camp Buford.
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Central City Daily Courier
Bird of Freedom
Camp Buford
Ben Butler In Pennsylvania Stump Speech For Hancock
Butler camps in Pennsylvania urging Hancock in Maine in November claiming Republican success stems from a joint Democrat and Greenback vote. He says supporting Greenbackers ruined democracy in Maine. York G A R Post wins prize banner from Central City ladies for largest grounds representation. Col Crabb lauds American mothers and daughters in a moving acceptance.
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Ben. Butler
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Maine
G. A. R. Post
York
Central City
Col. Crabb
America
Five Column Rising Cry Endorses Independence Press
The first issue of the Rising Cry paper appears with a five column eight page format and a price of a penny. It proclaims itself independently run, not swayed by any party, and urges readers to be wary of political seduction.
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Independent
Rising Cry
A. K. Verity
Elivor
P Sporetor
Democra
Indiana Woman Soldier Receives Salute at Reunion
Gen Mangderson called for representatives from the state of womanhood and a Indiana woman in uniform stepped forward. Mrs E N Brown formerly of Indiana now living in Lincoln claimed service from December 1861 to war end. She reportedly bore a musket at Lookout Mountain and Stone River without injury and was described as intelligent with determined countenance.
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Mangderson
Indiana
Manderson
Eller
Lincon
Isdv
E. N. Brown
Lincoln
Lookout Mountain
Stone River
Rare Bargains Osceola Nebraska Real Estate Sale
Ten lots for sale in Osceola with cheap prices. 160 acres near Osceola for sale cheap, with good well and buildings. A visible house and lot in Osceola for sale cheap. A two story frame house with seven rooms in Osceola for sale on easy terms. Quarter sections under cultivation with timber and good buildings within seven miles of Osceola. Rittenbender Buell Real Estate Agents Osceola Neb handle description and terms.
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Osceola
Rittenbender & Buell
Neb
Wesleyan University announces multiple course offerings in Osceola Nebraska
The Osceola Nebraska Wesleyan College lists the first term of the second year opening with courses in Academic three years Commercial six months Music two years and non resident study. The chair of natural science duties are shared among professors with Makeover focusing on elocution and Buffington emphasizing normal teaching. The musical department is fully organized to meet demand and the president will supervise each department as the new building is expected by January 1881. Parents may entrust their children to Osceola's safe environment free from saloons and negative influences.
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Drew
Lincoln Land Office Notice of Final Proof Sept 14 1880
The land office in Lincoln Nebraska gives notice that John N. Tard has filed for final proof to secure final entry for homestead No. 1576 in section four township nine north range nine west. Proof will be made before the Polk County Clerk October 16 1880. Witnesses include W B Lewis R Cimmons J B Lewis of Thornton and K J Calkins of Clarksville Merrick County Neb. J B McCowk Lu Register.
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Lincoln
Neb
S Ttler
District Court
Polk County
John N.tard
W. B. Lewis
R. Cimmons
J. B. Lewis
Thornton
Nebraska
K. J. Calkins
Clarksville
Merrick Co
J.B. McCowk.Lu
Register
Ner
District Court of
Polk Co
Olaf Rudeman
John Howard
Chas. Howard
Sweedenburg
Geo. Gaffney
Merrick County
J. B. McDowran
Settler George E. Anderson Files Final Proof in Polk Nebraska
Native Sept 14 1880 notice of intention to make final proof for homestead entry No 15487 at Polk county seat on Oct 15 1880. Witneses named G Naslan Peter Stenberg John Peterson and Olof Norine, all of Stromsbure Polk county Neb.
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Lincoln
Neb
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Tsgi
Ceorge E. Anderson
Eames
G. Naslan
Peter Stenberg
John Peterson
Olof Norine
Stromsbure
Lincoux
Andrew Nastun
E. Anderson
Olof Noriie
Stromsburg
Lincoln County Nebraska Abandonment Case Noted
Complaint filed by Richard B P Riley against Price P Pike to cancel Homestead Entry No 6000 dated January 15 1880 in Pork County Nebraska. Parties summoned to appear October 15 18 0 at 2 g o clock p m to testify. Testimony to be taken by Notary T J Drain at his Asceola office October 11 1839 at 7 6 o'clock p m.
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Lane Orrick
LiNcolly
Ner
Laso
Richard BP. Riley
Price P. Pike
Bity
Sec
T. Lo N
6Th
P. M
Pork County
Nebraska
T. J. Drain
Asceola
Polk County
Homestead Final Proof Notice in Lincoln Nebraska
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska September 6 1880 indicates L settler filed to make final proof for homestead entry No 15261 W2 W Sec 30 T18N R4W. Witnesses C Niermann Peter Deiker Andrew Johnson Arborville York County Nebraska and Henry Biase Central City Merrick County Nebraska. before Clerk of District Court on October 8 1880. J B McDowell Register.
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Ilincoln
Neb
W. YN. W
N. R
C. Niermann
Peter Deiker
Andrew Johnson
Arborville
York County
Nebraska
Henry Biase
Central City
Merrick County
J.B. McDowell
Register
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James A. Garfield
Ohio
Chester A. Arthur
New York
George W. Collins
Pawnee County
James Baird
Adams County
John M. Thurston
Douglas County
Congress
Edward K. Valentine
Don Angent
Thomas J. Majors
Albinus Nance
Edward
Moe
J. Alexander
John Wallichs
G. M. Bartlett
C.J. Dillworth
Emnmuing
Instruction
W. W. W. Jones
Fourth Eeal
M. BE. Reese
Amasa Cobb
M. L. Warner
Seb
Wesleyan Universiy
Osceola, Nebraska
Prof. Makeover
Prof
Buffington
Particu
Vicious
J. J. Fleharty
J.L Makeeverord
H. Mickey, Pres
Seud Tur
Po K
Air Court
Dudley M. Steel
J. N. Baty
Said
S. G. Pheasant
J.B. Mecdowetl
Rotiee
B. McDowell
C. N. Baird
Egiater
Aoe NG
N. Drew & CO
Drew's Cash Store
S. E. Corner
E J. Blowers
Ox & Son
Chicago
Shelby
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