Fires destroy elevator and flood rumors spread in Osceola era
The 1897 notice reports a Shelby elevator owned by James Bell burned completely with $2000 insurance value. It notes light winds caused no further damage, and includes various regional incidents such as railway damage near Valparaiso and Beatrice flood effects. Other items mention Osceola saloon petitions, Judge Saunders moving offices, Dr. Gregg’s relocation, and 1912 motor service plans on the Union Pacific along with obituaries for Mrs. Clara Richards and Mrs. Anna Belle Cotton in Stromsburg.
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Shelby
James ‘Bell
David City
Bell
Nebraska
U. P
Valapariso
Judge Saunders
Henderson Block
Masonic Building
Polk County Bank
Dr. H. L. Gregg
Union Pacific
Clara Richards
Stromsburg
Anna Belle Cotton
Nathaniel Cotton
Business Men’s Association
Osceola
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
County General Fund
Standard Blue Print Co
Roy W. Erickson
John J. Anderson
Sophia Kresha
Gertrude Matheson
G. L. Fox
Gunnard Peterson
Sevlerty
T. A. Reece
Clk ‘Dist
Beatrice
L. M. Merrick
LeRoy M. Smith, Co
Carleton Anderson
Omaha Printing Co
LeRoy M. Smith Co. Treas
Olive M. McBeth Co
Polk County “Democrat
Polk County Farm Bureau
L. M. Merrick Co
Lillian Timm
Clk. Co
Lincoln Tel and Tel Co
David Timm
J. D. Adams Co
York Foundry and Engine Works
Lincoln Road Equipment Co
B. H. Johnson
E. L. Rogers Labor Co
Omaha
Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital
Iowa
Nebraska Light
Austin Western Road Machinery
C. Edwin Johnson
E. M. Carter
Dean Carter
Henry Abbott
Topalls -Escsesereece
Cece Geatnestentesl
S. J. Harless
John Braithwait
Roy W. Fjell
A. Johnson
Com
A. C. Twarling
Will Wright
Patrolman
Sal- Btv
Staeeseeennes Giet Oe
Clifton E. Johnson
Same
Road Dist
Arthur Anderson
Fred A. Anderson
Alvin Swanson
David Anderson
Edwin Johnson
Hollis Campion
Morris Scholz
Pete Leseur
Louie Johnston
John Glatter
Chester Watson
Phillip Nyberg
Joel Hanson
van Boskirk and
Remington
School Notes Highlights From Kindergarten To Fifth Grade
The column records classroom notes across grades from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. Highlights include gifts from students such as a large California orange, flowers, and a tulip, birthdays celebrated, Arbor Day poems, tree drawings, and a Kilmer poem lesson. New students Mary Jane Cunningham and Kenneth Cunningham join the department. enrollment stands at 64. Students hear Bethany choir from Lindsborg, Kansas, and a teacher begins threat examinations. Kittenball games are set with Stromsburg at Osceola Friday.
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Ralph Schroeder
Margery Schneider
Jack Hotchkiss
Margery
Jimmie Norton
Joyce Kilmer
Gene Cole
Elaine Malek
Howard Finecy
Mary Jane
Kenneth Cunningham
Shelby
Thompson
Bethany
Lindsborg
Kansas
Fourth of July Celebration Promoted by Local Group
Community members planned a rousing Fourth of July event with a Swede Name band concert Friday drawing a large crowd. The band, led by L. R. Isreal of Stromsburg, received praise for its program. Mr and Mrs H M Powers returned from a three month West trip mainly along the California coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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iWe
Epplaud
L. R. Isreal
Stromsburg
H. M. Powers
West
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Osceola News Briefs and Society Notes From 1927
April 28 report lists the marriage of Charles Rogers to Clara Downs with January 8 wedding details. Ern Howland’s crew builds a courthouse square walk. Mrs. Jennie V. Pennington dies after being struck at Union Pacific crossing. Osceola Woman’s Club Drama wins first prize for King Lear act at a Fairbury convention. Local markets report crop and livestock prices. Theatre program features Reginald Denny and Rudolph Valentino. Mrs. Handel Collier had Lincoln surgery and is recovering. Junior League forms with Mignon Ferris president and Jeanette Frazer treasurer. party at Mrs. Brooks’ home follows.
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Charles Rogers
E. A. Rogers
Osceola
Clara Downs
Council Bluffs
Rogers
Sinclair Oil Company
Ern Howland
Jennie V. Pennington
Union Pacific
Silver Creek
Osceola Woman’s Club
Fairbury
Reginald Denny
Rudolph Valentino
Wilma Banry
Bystander Predicts Unicameral Legislature Exit Soon
The Bystander reports lawmakers will depart in 2 to 3 weeks as the unicameral plan dominates discussion. The piece notes an appropriation bill debate, lobby influence, and expectations of about 175 laws passed, with cautious support from legislators.
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Thare
Gov
Gentle State Leaders Strive While Pushing for Subtle Reforms
The piece sketches statesmen juggling diligent service with cautious action. It notes uphill tasks, impending travel, and a fragile public record as they pursue noble causes. The tone hints at steady effort amid political pressure and evolving legislation.
Lutheran Church Announces Schedule of Activities
The Lutheran Church lists events including Confirmation Class Saturday at 9 A M, Sunday Worship at 11 A M and Vespers at 8 P M, Sunday School at 11 A M, Harmony Society Tuesday 8 P M, Ladies Aid Thursday at 2 39 P M hosted by Mrs Wm Buhl and Mrs Chas F Johnson, pastor Paul Melin.
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Lutheran Church
Luther League
Harmony Society
Ladies Aid
Wm. Buhl
Chas. F. Johnson
Opportunity to sell Ward’s products in Polk County
The ad offers a chance to represent a line of foods extracts toilet articles and remedies with no capital or experience needed. It promotes a profitable business with the oldest firm of its kind in the world. Open to honest industrious people with a car. Dr Ward’s Medical Company Winona Minnesota seeks applicants.
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Jas. McNellis
Ward
Polk County
Winona
Minnesota
Grace Moore Cary Grant in When You’re in Love
Grace Moore and Cary Grant star in When You are in Love with Virginia Bruce and Melvyn Douglas in a bargain night showing. Also screened Woman of Glamour on Wednesday only.
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Grace Moore
Cary Grant
IN Love
Virginia Bruce
Melvyn Douglass
First Scottish Glass Maker Set Up In Wemyss Cave
George Hay (1566 1625) became Scotland’s first glass maker by using a naturally formed cave at Wemyss on the Fife coast to house his furnace.
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Scotland
George Hay
Wemyss
Fife
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W.F. Kepner & Son
Nebr
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Vera Beckmeyer
R. N
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Milwaukee Beer
RTY
Milwaukee
Ankle Deep Products Coo
David City, Nebr
Union Store
J. A. Rahman
Ms. Osceola
John I. Anderson
Paul Melin
Sun Theatre
Stromsburg Machinery Company
Oliver Sales and Service
ACT Now
lown-Nebraska Light & Power Company
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