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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
1
In a long county tax allocation exchange the issue centers on the new tax law and county assessor duties. Supporters argue the platform sustains responsible governance while opponents claim overtaxing and misaligned office creation. Readers are urged to review records and vote on whether John McBeth’s measures should be sustained or replaced. William H. Sheppard advocates alignment with the proposed plan.
The piece recalls 1890 when Populists urged Republicans to join, noting many did and helped Polk County’s opposition. It questions why Populists should stay aligned with Shallenberger and calls for returning to the Roosevelt–Shel don faction for reciprocity in this campaign.
In a sharp political squabble the Democrat taunts county commissioners for withholding a grease akin to payments, denying selling influence to run Republican columns. It accuses rivals of political payoffs and references past amendments and resolutions. The tone remains heated and personal throughout.
The Central City Nonpareil praises E L King an Osceola attorney nominated for state senate, calling him an anti pass, square deal exponent. It notes he served in the legislature twenty years ago as one of the few who did not carry a pass and predicts he will be a leading member of the new senate.
A humorous critique of fusion editors and their varied takes on government ownership of rails. The piece mocks scattered opinions from the York Democrat Polk County Democrat and Nebraska Democrats, urging unity on a paramount issue while lampooning opportunistic rhetoric.
The piece attacks Charlie Wooster's fusion bid at the Clarks senatorial convention. It accuses Edgington backed by Nance County and the Pop ticket of betrayal, while urging a L. King vote. It criticizes poor railroad service, advocates government ownership and electric roads, and recounts a Shallenberger Sheldon exchange with a Swede voter.
An advertisement proclaims a carriage repository offering a range from storm wagons to Victoria models. It promises durable and attractive vehicles with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded.
Bargain listing for 160 acres described as high quality land with 145 acres cultivated and balance pasture and meadow. Includes a one story five room house, barn, granary, buggy shed, corn crib, hen house and shop. Located seven and a half miles from Sutton and near the Rock Island Railroad survey. Price 55 dollars per acre.
Hon Norris Brown republican candidate for United States Senator will address Osceola voters Friday afternoon Sept 28 at 2 PM in the Osceola Auditorium He led the stand to force railroads to pay taxes and will speak on tax matters to county taxpayers He is described as a splendid orator and this address is billed as a top campaign event
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of Mary Adaline Baker deceased invites creditors to present claims by March 25 1907 and for debt payment by September 24 1907. Hearings occur Sept 24 1906 Dec 24 1906 and Mar 25 1907 at 1 p m in County Court. Dated August 25 1906 Henry H Campbell County Judge.
In the Polk County Nebraska county court the executrix has filed a final account and petition for final settlement in the estate of Maurice Branigan deceased. A hearing is set for October 2 1906 at 1 00 pm. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated September 11 1906. Henry H Campbell.
Notice to creditors in Nebraska for the estate of Charlies Heinemeyer. Filing of claims is April 6 1907 and for payment of debts October 7 1907. The county court will hear claims February 6 1907 and April 6 1907 at 1 00 p m and October 6 1906 at 1 00 p m. Henry H Campbell seal.
In the matter of the estate of E G Stovall deceased a sequence of claim hearing dates is set for the county court room on October 9 1906 January 9 1907 and April 9 1907 at 1 00 p m to receive examine and allow or adjust all claims and objections filed dated September 11 1906 by S AL J Henry H Campbell
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