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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
A reflective piece extols the harvest apple its flavors and memories of rural life. The article shifts to local events from a Sunday School picnic to family visits and club activities, detailing farm work threshing journeys and community happenings through Nemaha and nearby towns.
Oscar Anderson of Chicago visits relatives in the area along with Aug E Anderson and Albert Anderson. Oklahoma visitors Al Schultz and Mrs Schultz attend a family reunion at Gresham. Thelen Peterson and Orville Hennings thresh oats at 70 bushels per acre. Chautauqua drew many to Ful lerton and Stromsburg leaving Grenn's Chapel without evening services.
L E Wooer to Winnipeg to operate threshing engine for fall. The Luther League meets at the church basement with refreshments by Mrs. Arthur Carlson. Rev Sward praised by the congregation after a Sunday service surprise. Kunkel return from East coast trip. Mills holds bench sessions. swimming pool campaign gains window display. Various residents travel, visit, and news of hospital meeting, deaths, and family visits across Osceola and nearby towns.
In The County Court of Pelk County Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will of William Patterson deceased and for appointment of Mary Jane Patterson as administratrix with will annexed has been set for hearing on August 26 1920 at 10 oclock A M Dated July 24 1920 Beal F H Ball County Judge
A Perry L. Steever farm barn south of Green's Chapel burned after a lightning strike. All livestock escaped, but losses include 20 bushels of oats and oat straw. The 26 by 20 foot barn with 14 foot posts and two sheds was insured for 400 dollars, contents losses expected higher, total value about 1000 dollars.
Miss Anna Mace daughter of D H Mace of this city wed G W Smith of Polk at Central City last Wednesday. They returned the same day and left Friday for North Platte for a brief honeymoon then will settle on the Motley place south of Clarks in Polk County. The bride grew up in the county and has taught school here. the groom is a respected farmer in the Polk neighborhood.
Mrs. T. W. Blake, who died Tuesday, August 3, was mourned at a Friday memorial service at the M. E. church. Rev. W. W. Hull and Rev. Stansbury led a gathering of neighbors, with hymns by a quartet. The note paid tribute to a pioneer who helped settle Polk County near Hackberry and Osceola, reflecting on a life of faithful service and community building. Pallbearers included Liberty Clark, J. Locke, John Irland, H. L. Bond, Silas Miller, and J. K. Williams, and burial was in Osceola cemetery.
The Polk County tragedy struck when a kerosene explosion at the Wagner home near Gresham reduced the two story Hackberry farm to ashes. Mrs. Louis Wagner and teen daughter Meta died from burns. Mr. Wagner escaped with severe injuries. The blaze occurred after an oil can spilled during meal prep, fire spreading rapidly through the kitchen. The funeral was held at the M E church in Gresham with burial at Blue Ridge cemetery. Rebuilding plans and community aid are being organized as the family grieves.
The Blake family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors especially in the vicinity for assistance sympathy and floral offerings during the illness and death of wife and mother, Theo. W. Blake and Family.
Miss Verna Ruth Buchta and Leroy Rhodes of Bryan Nebraska wed in a quiet ceremony at Rev M M Herrmanns Lincoln home due to the bride’s ill mother. The couple exchanged rings, followed by a five course dinner at the Lincoln Hotel English room. They will reside in Osceola Nebraska after September 15.
David Timm is ill at his northeast Osceola home. Miss Marie Willitts visited her aunt Mrs. Ben Fineey from Archer last Friday. Walter Scholz departed for Star City Canada to visit relatives for several weeks. Don Byers Will Byers and Richard Jones of Lincoln traveled to Seward this morning.
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