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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
1
A meditative essay contemplates ambition, failure, and human frailty. It weighs how aims, luck, and others' judgments shape our work, urging seriousness paired with resilience. The piece contrasts selfish behavior with communal harmony and ends noting church announcements and upcoming events.
William Rosecrans Baker born February 24 1863 near Coshcocton Ohio died March 25 1922 in Omaha Nebraska aged 59 years one month one day He moved with his parents to a Polk county homestead near Shelby He joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Shelby in 1896 remained faithful He was unmarried and survived by sisters Mrs Wim Carr and Mrs W H Conkling and brother Chas W Baker Funeral at Congregational church Silver Creek with Rev Hadsell burial in Osceola Silver Creek Sand
Workmen began brick work on the George McCoy building on Osceola's square Monday morning. Purchased by I E Merrick, the old vault is removed and winter excavation continues to add a full basement with modern features including a basement vault, new floors, walls, and front.
Notice sets April 17 to April 22 as clean up week urging residents to clear yards remove ashes and rubbish from lots and alleys ensure waterways are clear. City dump south of sewer plant not for hauling aid. paved street residents asked to curb shed terrace at 20957.
Polk reports include C E Moline visiting Osceola on business and Oscar Larson with John Falk in Aurora. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Thede Stevens. Edna Gladd celebrated a birthday with eight friends. Apple tree plantings begin as F A Adelson replaces dying orchard stock. The community notes several visits, farm work, sales, and band openers in Polk.
Junior Chautauqua activities open each forenoon with shows games and pageantry. The Carson Auto Co reports large vehicle deals to Thelan der Peterson including a Fordson tractor Oliver plow threshing machine two cars and more.
W L Ernstmeyer returns from York hospital to visit grandparents in Grand Island and plans to join wife in Ord after a Polk visit. A joint W W G and C W C banquet at the Baptist church drew 83 plates with CG officers present. Belle Bittinger and Fred Shockey wed at Aurora and plan to reside in Arborville. Mrs J W Kingston dies at Arborville. funeral held led by Rev Claude Neal. Village election sees two tickets and close results with trustees and school board races.
Sheriff Potter and deputies raid a plant on an island owned by the Lasia family Norbert John and their mother. Bonds set at 1500 each for Norbert John and their mother with April 23 appearance, John Sasha plus 309 peace bond. About 110 gallons wine and 12 gallons hootch seized along with two stills and barrels. Local reaction praises the capture and awaits formal legal action.
The marriage of Mollie Egelhoff to Gerald Logan was performed by County Judge Ball Thursday at his office. A reception followed Saturday at the bride’s sister’s home with many relatives and friends. A three course wedding dinner was served and music provided by the Eklund boys and Lara Timm. The couple plan to reside at the bride’s father John Egelhoff’s home for now.
Mrs. W. J. Smith and family attended the funeral of J C Stevenson county treasurer of Buffalo County and a second term official. Stevenson died at 63 after a period of illness leaving a widow seven children and surviving kin. Amelia Sayles visited her aunt Mrs Kate Fridenstine in Grand Island after traveling Monday morning.
S A Snider reports the death of Mrs. F. E. Snider at Faulkton South Dakota on March 30 with a funeral held Sunday afternoon. She leaves her husband L. L. Snider and four children. Her kindness during illness of Mr Snider's mother drew praise from Osceola friends. Since her death the husband has lived with their son Fred and family.
G. T. Ray left for Walnut Iowa after receiving word that his brother R. L. Ray died on Friday. Funeral services were held Monday. The deceased was about sixty years old, survived by a widow two daughters and a son. He was the eldest child and had lived at home for months.
Tuesday election results show S A Snider toping mayoral ballot with 183 votes, defeating incumbent clerk candidate and signaling a two ticket path for future cycles. Voter turnout slowed by bad weather, while issues centered on new obligations under ongoing improvements and clerical reform.
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