Osceola Eyes One Saloon License After 1902 Vote
In 1902 Osceola appears to grant a single saloon license of 2000 dollars with Wm. Stokes as the successful applicant. The note mentions a harsh weather day, a birthday party at Mrs. Nettie Hamilton’s, and local moves as families like James Matthews relocate from Montrose California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Wm. Stokes
Nettie Hamilton
G. T. Ray & Co
Ernest Jarmin
Lincoln
Prof
Hagenow
James Matthews
Montrose
Calo
Matthews
Ray
Pheasant
Iowa Medical School
Fairfax
S. D
Alex Mustard
Beulah
Local Notices and Weddings Highlight Osceola Capsule
Twenty four years ago on April 24 1916 Osceola carried announcements of Dr F H Oberg and Miss Freda Grunke Meyer’s marriage with the groom pacing in double harness since February 16. Mrs Oberg joined her husband. St Pheasant escaped a fatal auto plunge east of Berggren bridge, injuring only an ankle. Fred Wescoat wed Audrey Wamsley and planned to start housekeeping on the groom’s farm. C R Larson, ex Polk County resident, died in Topeka with funeral there. Mr and Mrs J B Crabill left for Arthur Nebraska after winter here. A O Monson & Co unveiled a new store front enhancing light and display. C G Timm began overhauling the Beebe hotel he bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Oberg
Freda Grunkemeyer
York
Berggren Bridge
Pheasant
Fred Wescoat
Audrey Wamsley
Beulah
Methodist
C. R. Larson
Polk County
Topeka
Kansas
J. B. Crabill
Arthur
Nebr
Crabill
L. D. Garner
A. O. Monson & Co
C. G. Timm
Beebe
York trackmen win meet. Osceola takes third
York, Columbus, and Osceola competed with Osceola’s Joy of Osceola earning sixteen points to lead individual scorers. A high school banquet honored seniors juniors and faculty. Osceola High School listed next year’s faculty. Major local notes include a gravel contract awarded to Tiny Abel Construction Co. and personnel moves at Windsor Dairy and St Edwards depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Columbus
Osceola
Joy of Osceola
Vera Johnson
Osceola High School
John G. Hansen
W. E. Thompson
Anna V. Oberg
Gerald E. Parker
Evelyn Johnson
J. Carl Bryant
Elizabeth Yantzi
Jean Ross
Edith Wilson
Ruth Miller
T Louella Crew
Gertie Carter
Helen Swanson
Opal Morrison
Nina Johnson
Maude Reed
Leona Nantkes
Skoog
Minnesota
Tiny Abel Construction Co
Lincoln
Stromsburg
Arthur Hotchkiss
P. W. Horst
Windsor Dairy
Denver
P. KE. Sickles
Wanted Man for Established Local Business Opportunity
WANTED Man for established business in local territory. Real opportunity for ambitious man. No signers required. Car needed. S. F. Baker & Co., Keokuk, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Baker & Co
Keokuk
Iowa
Lincoln Journal Offers Low-Cost Subscriptions and Carrier Jobs
The Lincoln Journal advertises affordable annual and weekly rates by mail and carrier for daily and Sunday editions. It notes few competing morning papers in the state, promotes Sunday benefits, lists subscription options, and seeks carriers with local outlets Bush's Drug Store and Logan Danskin, inviting mail subscriptions through The Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Daily Journal
Lincoln Journal
Bee-News
The
Journal
Sunday Journal and
Star
State Journal
Omaha
Denver
Big State
Nebraska
Kansas
Bush’s Drug Store
Logan Danskin
Shelby Theatre Offers Day Plans and Short Subjects
Movie listings show Mia and Doris Day in TROYL SHALT NOT KILL with additional features including Canada at War and Selected Short Subjects. Pal Nites offer two for 25 cents, with child tickets at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Rey Ny
Chas
Bickford
Doris Day
Troyl
Canada
Nursery Bargains Include Elm Seedlings and Lilac Bushes
Local advert lists 200 Chinese elm seedlings at 1.00 each and six lilac bushes at 1.00 each. Fruit trees priced from 0.25 to 0.50 dollars. Sale promotes affordable yard stock and home gardening options.
Shaw thanks voters as University regent
M A Shaw thanks the district for confidence after an unopposed primary and a strong vote. He notes ten years on the Board of Regents and his commitment to higher scholastic standards and strict economy without lowering education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents
M. A. Shaw
Regent
University of Nebraska
School and civic notes from HACKBERRY NEBRASKA section
Local brief covers a county spelling contest showing pupil success, club meetings and social visits. It also notes patriotic and civic topics, the Roosevelt administration plan, American Day, baseball opening at Griffith Park, and early vitamin discussions and medical notes.
Acreage for Rent Near Osceola by Miles & Mills
About six acre tract with a good house and outbuildings. Includes a garden plot and pasture. Located about six miles from Osceola. See Miles & Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Miles & Mills
Methodist Church Notes April Services and Events
Rev. Albert W. Lapthorne presents Sunday services with Church School at 10 a.m. Morning worship and sermon on The Problem of Unanswered Prayer at 11 a.m. High School and Senior League at 6 20 p.m. Junior League meets Thursday at 7 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon April 26 with serving committee Mrs. Fred Merrick Mrs. Richard Merrick Mrs. Inniss and Mrs. James Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Albert W. Lapthorne
Ladies Aid Society
Fred Merrick
Richard Merrick
I Inness
James Gibbons
Harmony Society Meeting At Miss Nelson's Home
The Harmony Society meets at Miss Vivian Nelson's home with Hazel Johnson as program leader. The newly confirmed class girls are invited. Sunday services include School 10, Morning Worship 11, Evening Worship 8. Choir practice Tuesday. Ladies' Aid Thursday 2:30 hosted by Mrs. Oscar Boden.
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Hackberry News
Victor ‘School
Liberty Local 573
FECU
Victor Club
Albert Blevins
P. B. Campbell
Jolly Workers Club
Henry Smith
Harry Obrist
Morris Newcomer
Chas. Goldsmith
Hurd
Richards
Ashland
Howell Cox
Lincoln
Beverly Hennings
York
Ella Johnson and
C. W. Hennings
John Rasp
Shelby
N. S. Abolt
Geo. F. Anderson
Good Will Club
Bruce L. Anderson
Neola Deay
Peru
W. L. Deay
Dale Richards
Clarks
Frederick Youngdahl
Eay
Robert Burke
Walter Nelson
Elmer Kinberg
Keith Kinberg
Omaha
Lynette Larson
Stromsburg
Los Angeles
Auburn
Lemmerman
Herman Rees
Columbus
John Paulson
Lutheran Church
John Oberg
Harmony Society
Vivian Nelson
Hazel Johnson
Ladies’ Aid
Oscar Boden
Elmer Johnson
Finlandia and the Struggle of a Subjugated Nation
Sibelius's tone poem Finlandia portrays Finland's vast moors and dark winters alongside the people's despairing and proud spirit. In a separate note, the Sherman family’s tragedy follows Charles Sherman’s death and William T. Sherman’s upbringing by Thomas Ewing in Lancaster, Ohio, where he later marries Ellen Ewing.
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Finlandia
Sibelius
Finland
Charles Sherman
William T
Lancaster
Ohio
Thomas Ewing
William
Medical Facts Promoting Proper Nutrition
The Polk County Medical Society highlights that vitamins and essential food factors are vital to health. While proper variety in diet could prevent many illnesses, poor eating habits rather than food shortages often cause sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas S. Friedenwald
Johns Hopkins University
The
Polk County Medical Society
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Wilma Chocolates
Fairhill
Bush
Shelby Theatre
J. D. Tarmin
Sun
Charles Laughton
Hunchback OF Notre Dame
Fashion Cleaners
Highway 30
Doll’s Nursery
Carl Curtis
Capitol
Washington
Washingon
United States
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Air Safety Board
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Department of Commerce
Atlantic
Ashurst
Arizona
Griffith's Park
Garner
Clark Griffith
Boston Red Sox
Lefty Groves
Washington Nationals
Groves
City of
Browns
Smiths
Jones
William Jennings Bryan
James G. Bla
Daniel Websters
Jefferson Davis
Tom Dewey
Mussolini
James Roosevelt
General Sherman
Goodyear
Lifetipe
Bere
Larry I.ambe
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