Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Osceola
In Osceola Judge Hastings sentences Fred L. Johnson to ten years hard labor in the state penitentiary for manslaughter in the March 20 shooting that killed Herbert Cochran during a dice game raid. Johnson, brought from York by Sheriff Peterson, showed little emotion as the sentence was pronounced. Cochran’s relatives from Columbus watched the proceedings as Johnson was taken to Lincoln State Prison.
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Polk County
Wes
Osceola
Fred L. Johnson
Wis
Hastings
Johnson
York
Peterson
Osceola O
Herbert Cochran
Columbus
Cochran
W. L. Cochran
Columbuus
Lincoln
Sherif Peterson
Harneys
State Prison
Wilson Dillsaver Rites Held In Green Chapel
Wilson Dillsaver died Tuesday March 30 at Engleside Hastings Nebraska at 62. Funeral services were at Green’s Chapel Church Osceola with Rev. Pruitt. burial in Hoffer cemetery. Messages note local visitors and public notices accompany farm sale and poultry ad text.
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Wilson Dillsaver
Engleside
Hastings
Nebr
Osceola
Green’s Chapel
Pruitt
Hoffer Cemetery
Easter Cantata at 1st M E Choir Sunday Evening
Easter cantata presented by the 1st M E Choir on Sunday evening with Mrs. Kenneth Cornish directing. Highlights include opening and concluding choruses, solos by Leon Merrick and Mrs. J J Merrick, and a finale featuring Christ Arose. Station KFRKX Hastings broadcasts noted. pen lost. home talent play at Presbyterian Church tonight.
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1St
M. BE. Choir
Kenneth Cornish
Presbyterian Church
County Preachers Meet in Osceola Court Room
The Polk County Ministerial Association will hold a meeting next Monday afternoon April 5 in the County Court Room Osceola. A program includes a paper on Western Culture and Christian Civilization by Rev T E Barr and a discussion on The Ten Commandments in the Public Schools led by Rev C M Shaub Shelby. Ministers are invited.
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Polk County Ministerial Association
Osceola
T. E. Barr
C. M. Shaub
Shelby
Obituary of Harry Carl Nyquist from Stromsburg Nebraska
Harry Carl Nyquist born Oct 10 1881 in Stromsburg Nebr was raised by foster parents Mr and Mrs John Nyquist and four sisters. He died March 25 1926 at age 44 years 5 months 15 days after illness, leaving wife Edla Sofia Peterson and children Evelyn Florence Elving, with burial at Stromsburg Cemetery after services at the Swedish Free Church. An engineer was sent to review a wagon bridge near the cemetery as part of city improvements.
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J. J. Lintner
Germany
America
Ilinois
Hiram Monk
Osceola
Will Elers
Strassburg
Colo
Susie Schmocker
Arthur
Cheyenne
Wryo
Henry
Paxton
Colz
George
University Plate
Cedar Falls
Rev
Lang
Shelby
Broad
Cusuneg
David City
Arnold
Herbert Benda
Eld
Mary Krumbach
Lewis
K. Krumbach
Krumbach
Lord Lister Hospital
Omaha
Martensburg
Iowa
a_ neice
Mannon
Helen Moon
Shelby High School
George Beebe
Nancy
Mias
Harry Carl Nyquist
Stromsburg
Nebr
Andrew
Mathilda Colson
John Nyquist
Denver
Tabernacle of Clay
Eternal Mansion
Nyquist
Edla Sofia Peterson
Swedish Free Church of
Evelyn
Florence
Elving
Swedish Free Church
E. H. Lindquist
Union Pacific
Stromsburg Obituary and Social News Roundup
Harry Niquist dies after a prolonged illness from tuberculosis at his Stromsburg home. He leaves a wife and three children, funeral at Old Mission Church. The rest covers visits, club events, a car purchase, a banquet, remodeling, and Forget-Me-Not Day charity sales supporting disabled veterans.
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Harry Niquist
Denver
Niquist
Old Mission Church
Osceola News Roundup Includes Local Trades and Socials
A traveling broom seller from Italy eyed Osceola housewives with brooms at 60 cents while local stores advertised at 40c. A dust mop story noted 1.29 in Lincoln papers and Osceola prices match. A Calkins home gathering hosted about twenty friends with music. A petition seeks a chess and checker club with 1 dollar dues and a twilight baseball league discussed for spring as in western towns.
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Italy
Osceola
Ciity
Lincoln
Fred Calkins
Danccing
Osceola Voter Guide Opposes Light Franchise Question
Wilber M. Johnston, city attorney, urges Osceola residents to vote no on both questions about granting a 25 year franchise to Nebraska Gas and Electric Co. He warns the grant would give the company control over streets and public grounds and could bar future light proposals until voters weigh in.
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Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Nebraska Gas & Electric Company
City of
Osceola
Nebraska
Osceon
Light Company
Nebraska — Gas Electric Co
County declamatory contest set for Shelby high school
The county declamatory contest will be at Shelby High School on April 1 at 2 p.m. Osceola High plans five contestants from the local finishers, with Jobo LeMar and Helen Huston among the named performers. Judges include Mrs Webb Miss Sellhorn and Miss Richards.
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Shelby High School
Osceola High School
Jobo LeMar
Helen Huston
Nellie Hawley
Eleanor Nills
Florence Johnson
Polk
Stromsburg
Shelby
Qsceola
High Prairie School
Webb
Adam
Eva
Osceola
District 7
Fremont
Columbus
Irma Newcomer
Warren Ball
Walton Ball
Irene Newcomer
Anna Lindenmeyer
Polk County
C. BE. Andrews
Gun Toting Critique Urges Law Enforcement Reform
A public warning from Polk County Osceola emphasizes restraint in policing after a fatal shooting of a youth. It rebukes excessive gun use cites Lincoln Star views, urges officers to act with judgment and proper funding to attract capable personnel.
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Osceola
Polk County
Counly
The
Lincoln Star
Young Cochran
Charley Jones Returns From Columbus Visit
Charley Jones came back yesterday after visiting relatives in Columbus. He works at the Tyler Barber Shop.
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Charley Jones
Columbus
Mr. Jones
Tyler
Pleasant Corner Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Mentink were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watts last Sunday. Louie Johnston saw his brother Howard in Stromsburg on Monday as he recovers from illness. Harold Gustafson visited the Carl Lundberg family Sunday. Oscar Jones and wife were York visitors Monday. Rev. H A Taylor called on Will Herrman Tuesday. Arthur Erickhold and wife hosted Will Herm bloom and family and Hilmer Albers and family Sunday.
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Garrett Mentink
Walter Watts
Louie Johnston
Howard
Stromsburg
Harold Gustafson
Carl Lundberg
Oscar Jones
York
H. A. Taylor
Will Herrman
Arthur Erick
Will Hermbloom
Hilmer Albers
Local Social News and Community Notes
Social center updates report several residents ill with grippe and visiting relatives. District 327 hosted seed corn testing by County Agent Adair. Easter vacation plans include Leona Nantkes returning home. Birth announced for a son born March 20 to Mr and Mrs Robert Knapp. Auxiliary bake sale set for April 3 at Anderson Mercantile Store.
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Adair
Leona Nantkes
Fairbury
Kenneth Shore
Dawes
Harold Jarmin
Chas
American Legion Auxiliary
Anderson Mercantile Store
Maple Leaf Club and Friends Meet for March Activities
Maple Leaf Club met with Mrs. Dora McCormick on March 18 with 12 members and one guest. They featured a water supply and sewerage disposal demonstration, then adjourned and enjoyed lunch. The Birthday Club met at Mrs. Frank Anderson’s home for their March meeting with readings and lunch. The Baptist Missionary Society plans a April 7 meeting at Mrs. Nels Anderson’s home to benefit the Golden Jubilee Fund with guest invites. Sixth grade members hold an Easter party at Edna Pratt’s home with an Easter Egg hunt and wienie roast.
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Maple Leaf Club
Dora McCormick
Lillie Egelhoff
Birthday Club
South Osceola
Frank Anderson
George Root
Geo. F. Anderson
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Nels Anderson
Joseph Anderson
Will Hernblom
R. G. Douglas
Edna Pratt
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Dale
Ed Sterup
York Hospital
Bers
Khverett Funkbousger
Herman Anderson
Floyd Pettys
Linton
Clarkson Hospital
Omnaha
Gcal News
Naomi Pike
Mildred Anderson
Grace Rogers
Nadine Stowe
Jay Richards
Si Locke
Wesley Chapel Foreign Missionary Society
Farmers Exchange
Thomas Hattel
Sheller
Ned
J J. Query
Fairmont
W. J. Querry
Jesse
James Inness
Robert Inness
Rhode Island
Israel
L. F. Williams
Oscegla
Roy E Nolte
Blessed Is
Jesus
Leon Merrick
Allelina
J. J. Merrick
Erma Heald
Helen Taylor
Ada Ryan
the Dawn Divine
O. E. Mickey Morning
Wm. Horst
Arthur Herrman
Mickey Bells
Soprato
Mens
Christ
KFRKX
Parker
Clyde E. Smith
Business Women's League of
George Moore
Edith Gray
Business Women’s League
Shaw
Margaret Graybill
Sidney
J. W. Lanham
A. C. Morrill
Anton Carlson
Dodge
Rystrom & Co
Woman's Club
Scott Hall
Anita Bitner
Darwin Thompson
C. L. MacFarland
Kenneth Moore
A. V. Kjelsor
Thompson Hotel
Issac-Walton
Burgman Monnument
Einer Swanson
Burgman
Woman's Civic Improvement Club
Gertrude Eaton
North Bend
LIGHT
Par
Ticular
R. C. Dunn
Hattie Newcomer
Lester Fineey
Clarks
Kenneth Richards
T. D. Richards
Jay
Will Dunn
Silver Creek
Robert Knapp
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Roy Richard
Maple Leaf Clubs
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