Osceola Firm Sees Court House Delays Continue
The Osceola court house project stalls as contractor Bell withholds brickwork after a dispute with commissioner appointee Snider. Snell and Gregg completed the foundation. no progress likely this winter as tensions persist and commissioners refuse superintendent changes.
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Osceola
Court House
Messrs
Snell
Gregg
Bell
Ormsby
Snider
Mr. Snider
Platte Flashes: Quiet Week in the Valley
In the Valley notes from HEENAN report no unusual events. Potatoes are being dug and corn dries for October, with local residents sharing light humor and personal updates.
Memorial Services for Garfield in Osceola Ohio
Memorial services were held at the M E church in Osceola for James A Garfield. Post Reynolds G A R led the procession to the church as portraits and mourning draperies filled the space. Reverends Norcross Adams and W Kyle spoke. a quartet and organ music accompanied the service. Most local businesses closed for the event.
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James A. Garfield
Cleveland
Ohio
Osceola
M. E
D. W. Huffman
Post Reynolds G. A. R
Post
Dr. Fornstall
Real Estate Transfers Reported By Heald & Huffman Agents
Week of transfers filed at the County Clerk includes Sarah C Ware to John Wiseman Jr for NW quarter of section 30 township 15 range 2 with $200 deed. Jacob Campbell from B&Q RB Co via RB Co to 31-13-1 NE f s. Anna K Peterson from W G Jones & Co for SW 6 13 3 with $800. School District 6 acquires 1 acre in SW 1 SE 29 14 4 by deed. Frank Dunning to Peter Smith Lot 12 Block 3 Shelvy with $350. U S to Henry Kissler NE 28 13 4 by patent. Charles nee to David Terryon NE 23 A 4. C Place to A Rigler SH 15 15 3 with $909.
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Heald & Huffman
Sarah C. Ware
John Wiseman
W. D
Jacob Campbell
W. G. Jones & Co
Anna K. Peterson
John Howard
Swi
Frank Dunning
Peter Smith
Shelvy
U. S
Henry Kissler
Charles Ne
David Terryon
D. C
Rigler
Pleasant Words for the Local Press
A tribute to Nebraska weekly papers and their editors. The piece praises the press as civilization’s signal stations shaping education religion morals and politics while urging editors to uphold responsibility. It laments debt and poverty threatening papers and calls for continual effort to honor their role.
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Nebraska
Moses
Onion sale notice near Silver Creek bridge in Polk County
Parties wanting onions may call and pick them up before October 1 at the Silver Creek bridge vicinity in Polk County. Contact Wm. Crisp.
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Silver Creek Bridge
Polk County
Wm. Crisp
Local Outfit Promises Cheapest Clothing in Town
H. A. Scorr advertises a large stock of hats caps boots and clothing at low prices in town urging customers to visit and make purchases.
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H. A. Scorr
Warning against credit to unknown contractors workers
Businessmen are warned not to extend credit to unknown individuals claiming to be employed by the contractor at the County Court House. The contractor disclaims all responsibility for such debts unless authorized by Mr. Bell or the writer. A word to the wise is sufficient. 48-tf. M. M. Ormssy.
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Bell
M. M. Ormssy
Telegraph Rates Notice from Osceola Office
Western Union announces no message will be sent from Osceola after September 28 1981 unless cash is paid. Tariff to Omaha 40 cents to Lincoln 35 cents for shorter distances 25 cents to Chicago 80 cents. The notice urges customers to bring cash. W. D. Fink.
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Western Union
Osceola
Omaha
Lincoln
Chicago
W. D. Fink
Osceola Market Prices Weekly Update
Osceola market quotations revised weekly with seasonality notes. Wheat No2 per bushel 60 105 Rye 65 70 Corn 40 Flax 1.08 Hogs per cwt 5.00 5.50 Cattle per cwt 3.00 3.50 Flour 3.00 2.70 Onions per bushel 1 Potatoes 50 Eggs per dozen 30 35 Chickens per dozen 8 Turkeys per pound or per unit price shown in OCR.
Osceola Grocer Ad Promises Low Prices and Wide Stock
An Osceola Nebraska advertisement declares fresh groceries at low prices, accepts exchange for produce, and touts a wide range from toothpicks to wheelbarrows. It highlights Beltzer and Monson listings, farm exchange, and delivery from the old stand near the county clerk’s office.
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Omaha
Co.Clerk’s Office
Public Square
Osceola
Overcoats Offered on Short Term Loan by G C Kyle
250 overcoats offered for loan or sale with finance by GC. W. Kyle inviting calls before borrowing. Statement notes personal and chattel security and a $20,000 loan capacity. Local dealer urges inquiry at West’s location.
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GC. W. Kyle
Bargains in Dry Goods Highlight Mr Crandall’s Samples
Farmers are urged to wait for Mr Crandall to showcase samples of family goods at wholesale prices. The introduction aims to offer dry goods bargains to local buyers through his presentation in this area.
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Mr. Crandall
Land for Sale in Section 33 Town 16N Range 1W
Bargain land sale offers the southeast quarter of section 33 in township 16 north range 1 west. For details contact Bittenbender & VanWinter in Osceola Nebraska. 31 tf.
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Bittenbender & VanWinter
Osceola
Neb
Cemetery Fence Meeting at Liberty School House
All parties interested are requested to meet at Liberty school house on Wednesday October 12 1881 at 2 pm for the purpose of making arrangements for fencing Wayland cemetery. A full turn out is requested. L Fox Chma C L Johnson Sec I have a lot of sulky rakes which I will sell low down for cash or on time L J Blowers
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Liberty School House
Wayland Cemetery
L. Fox
Chma
C. L. Johnson
Osceola
Shelby
Stromstarg
G. W. Kinyon
Campaign Offer for Rxcorp Subscription at Low Rate
The Rxcorp is offered to all who may desire it for 35 cents per year from date until January 1st. This is a chance to become acquainted with the merits of your home paper at an exceedingly low rate. Send orders and cash now.
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Rxcorp
For Sale 160 Acre Farm Near Grain Market
Describes a 160 acre well cultivated farm eight near a grain market within four miles. Thrifty young orchard, many forest trees, two excellent wells, a five room frame house with two closets, plus two granaries. Sold reasonably with terms via Allison Burey Osceola Polk Co Nebraska.
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AlLison Burey
Osceola, Polk Co. Neb
Card of thanks from L. J. Buowers after county treasurer renomination
A Polk county notice dated Sept 24 1881 expresses L J Buowers gratitude to Republican county convention members in Osceola for his renomination as county Treasurer. He pledges faithful honest service and to pursue what he believes is best for Polk county. He also thanks delegates who supported him.
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L. J. Blowers
A. H. McGregor
IL. A. Scott
Silver Creek
Scott
Osceola
McGregor
Belle Plaine
Polk County
L. J. Buowers
Premiums and subscription offer from Omaha Weekly Republican and local ads
The notice markets a $1.50 annual subscription to the Omaha Weekly Republican and Osceola Record with a premium receipt and a chance at a second annual distribution of prizes. Top premiums include a 10hp Chicago Pitts threshing machine, an 80 acre Nebraska farm, a Walter A. Wood harvester, and a Gem Tabor Organ. The page also advertises low prices at G W West Chicago Cash Store with clothing, shoes, corsets, and other goods for Polk county residents.
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Omaha Weekly Republican
Osceola Record
Chicago Pitts
Nebraska
Walter A. Wood
Chicago
Polk County
G. W. West
G.W. West
Brown's Blackberry and Ginger remedy sale in Osceola
The notice proclaims Brown's Blackberry and Ginger as a leading remedy for diarrhoea dysentery and cholera morbus. It states the product is for sale by J H Abbott and R Schouler in Osceola.
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Brown
J. A. Abbott
T. RB. Schouler
J H. Abbott
R. Schouler
Auction Notice of Polk County Estates and Osceola Property
Several valuable improved farms in Polk County, business houses, private dwellings, a first-class hotel property, ten acre Osceola lot, six new fanning mills to be sold for cash or on approved security until after harvest. Call at Langworthy's.
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Polk Co
Osceola
Langworthy
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