Local notes on residents and officials in Garfield county
The column lists movements and visits of residents including B C Campbell and wife from Iowa, Rev A J Ross settling as German M E minister, Captain Pratt's son Will Pratt nominated for Garfield county sheriff, and general community updates from Enid Oklahoma to Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Campbell
Iowa
Marshall Jeffrey
Silver Creek
A. J. Ross
Pratt
Will
Enid
Garfield County
Captain Pratt
Will Pratt
Plattsmouth Politico Notes and Local Visits
Mrs J W Ulrath returns from Illinois and a farewell reception is planned by the M E church people. Osceola visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Pailey at O H Kilbourne’s. The 86 McKinley club in Platte precinct reports 120 members and organizes a cavalry company, with torches to order. Bill Dech enters congress by petition and vows a bold campaign against Stark. Populists reminisce on old fights as Watson’s speeches are recalled.
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Whitmer
M. E
Robert Pailey
O. H. Kilbourne
Osceola
Platte Precinct
Joe Miller
McKinley Club
Platte
McKinley iClub
Polk County
McKinley
Bill Dech
Congress
Bill
Stark
Watson
Rome
Observations on Mexican farm labor and silver policy
The speaker argues that free coinage of silver has not benefited Mexican farming, noting only tax increases for locals and a degraded farm labor condition. He claims Mexican labor is so degraded that even Chinese immigrants would not compete with it.
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Mexico
Gregg and Gushee Wed at Osceola Residence
Harlan L. Gregg and Helen L. Gushee married at the bride’s parents home near Osceola on September 21 1896 at 2 oclock in the afternoon Rev Adams of the Osceola Presbyterian church officiating The couple grown up in Polk county are widely known and beloved with many friends offering congratulations and best wishes for their life together.
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Osceola
Harlan L. Gregg
Helen L. Gushee
Adams
Osceola Presbyterian Church
Gregg
Polk County
Recorps
Summers to Speak at Osceola Next Wednesday Evening
Mrs. J We Detweiler received word her pension claim was allowed at 38 per month filed Jan 20 1896 through Judge Saunders. The judge tends to favor such claims, and Summers is to hear the matter in Osceola next Wednesday evening.
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Osceola
J. We Detweiler
Billy Sufemmers to Speak in Osceola Next Wednesday
Osceola will host W. S. Sufemmers known as Billy for an evening talk on September 20. The noted orator, famed across the state, is billed as one of the campaign’s richest speeches and most pungent, talented speakers.
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O. B. Mickey
Billy Mesxer
Osceola
W. T. Detweiler
Millard
Nebraska
Billy
Silver debate stirs Hackberry schoolhouse crowd
Hackberry precinct hears a lively debate on free silver with Mr Freeburg and Mr Berggren cheered by locals. Correspondent notes Freeburg’s confidence and invites further joint discussions across Hackberry schoolhouses in Polk County.
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Hackberry School
Freeburg
Berggren
Andy
Hackberry
Polk Co. Independent
Free Silverites
Hackberry Precinct
A. H. Breraoren
Riot at the Stromsburg Post Office sparks clash report
In Stromsburg Nebraska on September 21 1896 J B Mircnenn defends a report alleging a riot at the post office. He describes confrontations with Guy Green Gurley Green Haskell Jones and the post office staff as witnesses to a disgraceful disturbance.
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Stromsburg
Neb
Tracas
Guy Green
Gurley Green
Haskell
Jones
Postoffice
J. B. Mircnenn
Howl Against Free Silver Sparks Strong Reaction
A political screed argues that if the U S adopts free coinage of silver laborers would suffer and prompts expulsion of pop and silver supporters to Mexico. The author mocks opponents and predicts their protests while claiming others would revel in the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Mexico and Free Silver
Mexico and Free Silver. The correspondent to the Chicago Record notes that if Mexican farmers have benefited from free coinage of silver here they must have gained in some way.
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Chicago
Mexico
Gold protection for teeth by H N Sawyer dentist Osceola Neb
Osceola Nebraska dentist H N Sawyer promotes a dental gold protection plan urging patients to choose gold fillings crowns and caps to guard against toothache and wear. He advertises rooms 9 and 10 in Henderson's Block and warns of rising costs after November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubiound
H. Nt. Sawyer
Henderson’s Block
Osceola
Neb
Sound money Democrats wary of free silver at Chicago
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that some sound money Democrats fear free silverists may dominate the Chicago convention. It argues such alarm should spur duty and end their habit of voting for free silver men while professing sound money principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier- Journal
Chicago
Minnesota Democrats back gold standard surprise
Minnesota Democrats pivot to gold standard amid county and farm mortgage notes in gold. Minneapolis and Duluth delegations support 16 to 1, while country delegates expected to favor silver. Farmers with foreign born populations may back gold to align debt payments with gold coin value. For Sale or Trade 7 room house with 2 14 acres near Osceola. Trade for horses with part cash and time. Enquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Duluth
United States
Osceola
Job Ad Seeks Faithful Staff for Nebraska House
Advertisement seeks several faithful men or women to travel for a responsible established house in Nebraska. Salary 780 dollars, payable 15 dollars weekly plus expenses. Position permanent. Reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The National Star Building Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
National Star
Chicago
Bowling Green Drug Store Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Bowling Green Ohio druggist Mr C Yonger praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying he recommends it to customers and sells more of it than all other brands combined. For sale by E E Kennard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C . Yonger
Bowling Green
Ohio
Chamberlain
E.E. Kennard & Co
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