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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1916
Page
4
The Polk County Democrat is accused of wielding innuendo to ignite partisan ire after a Osceola rumor claimed Bryan would not speak. The Record questions guilt and demands clear attribution, noting Democrats opposing Bryan and urging frankness from the paper.
The Record accuses Walrath of hedging on the Bryan Neville governor nomination while nominally praising William Bryan. It contends he dupes both dry and wet factions, dodges a clear stand, and backs the Neville program in private. Local notes list residents visiting, traveling, or at events in Polk County and nearby towns.
A fine baby girl was born last Saturday April 8 1916 to Mr and Mrs Oscar Tarsen of Tso Smiddy Evender Wyoming. Other notes mention visitors and travels including Mrs Fanny Bump and Mrs A Bump to Fullerton and Jesse Barnes family moving to Kenilworth Montana.
An article from Clarks Enterprise reports a Houston Texas drugmaker’s claim that six glasses of water daily plus Rexall Orderlies at night can improve a muddy complexion and dull eyes by combating constipation. Also included is a notice from Polk County Nebraska announcing a final accounting by the administrator of William T. Thompson's estate and a hearing set for April 21, 1916.
Carl Ekstrom and family visited in Stromsburg during the week. Ed Heffelbower and family hosted visits at John Monson and Treadway homes. Jay Hastings demonstrated on Route 2 last week. Many attended a family reunion at Ben Treadway's. Oyster supper on Route 5 drew about twenty four patrons due to bad weather. School visitors praised Dist 40 pupil work. Ed Heiffelbower received visitors from Bradbury and Anderson families Sunday. Ed Roberts and wife visited Frank McLain’s and rode a pig automobile. L W Peterson and Ed Heiffelbower drove toward York County to inspect land.
Osceola news announces an auction of furniture in the court yard at 2 30 P M on Thursday. The notice mentions Adler i ka a remedy marketed by Osceola agents and promotes a bowel cleansing product with claims of quick relief and no griping.
Early Ohio seed potatoes offered at $1.00 and 125 per bushel by Andrew J. Anderson. Also Gubser's Auction Sale of furniture and household goods in the courtyard scheduled for Thursday after next, April 20 at 2 o'clock. Phone Qail 80-2.
Dr Baird plans the 1916 season at his Osceola area farm three miles east and near Shelby. He offers a good foal getter with terms 312.50 to insure and 15 dollars for colt to stand and suck. No liability assumed in case of accidents. Ta-40 BWIS HERRIMAN.
A local notice promotes Barber’s Pharmacy the Rexall Store as exclusive seller of a noted laxative. It also advertises C. G. Timm offering hog troughs made from 20 gauge iron guaranteed not to leak.
A farmer offers a stallion and a jack for service at his farm three miles east and three miles south of Osceola. Terms list a horse price of 10 dollars and a jack price of 15 dollars with 1 dollar insured, and a conditional free reser ve if no cost arises.
Nebraska notices creditors must file claims by October 20, 1916 and debts paid by April 19, 1917. The county court will sit May 19, 1916 at 10 a.m., August 21, 1916 at 10 a.m., and October 26, 1916 at 10 a.m. to receive examine hear and adjust claims. Dated March 18, 1916.
Notice to creditors for the Mary N. Dimick estate. The court schedules sessions at the County Court Room on April 21 1916 July 21 1916 and October 21 1916 at 10 AM to receive examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims and objections. (Seal) FP H Ball.
In the matter of the Estate of George W Beebe deceased Nebraska creditors are advised that claims must be presented and filed by October 20 1916 and debts paid by April 19 1917. The County Court will sit on May 19 1916 at 10 AM August 21 1916 at 10 AM and October 20 1916 at 10 AM to receive examine and adjust all timely filed claims. Ball County Judge dated March 27 1916.
In Polk County Court Nebraska the administrator E L Marquis has filed a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution as administrator of the estate of Hat tie Marquis deceased. A hearing is set for May 0 1916 at 10 oclock AM before the county judge. Interested parties may appear to contest. Condated April 13 1916. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
Samuel B. Richmond files April 8 1916 in Shelby Polk County Nebraska a petition to license sale of malt spirituous and vinous liquors for the 1916 17 municipal year in a North Hall lot 2 Matter's Addition No 0 Shelby. Petition to be presented to the Village Board after three weeks publication. Village Clerk D Pettys certifies filing and upcoming action.
Joseph T. Reisdorff files April 8 1916 for license to sell malt spirituous and intoxicating liquor in the village of Shelby Polk County Nebraska for the year starting May 1 1916. Petition presented to the Village Board after three weeks publication. Clerk Floyd Petty certifies filing and publication as required by law.
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