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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
The discussion champions a single cylinder Brush motor citing sufficient power and superior accessibility. It argues the vertical horizontal placement reduces vibration and maintenance while keeping components like the cylinder head spark plug and crankcase easily inspectable from the top.
Frederick Schmoker, aged 87, died at his son in law Mark Timm's home after pneumonia. He was born in Switzerland, married twice, had nine children, and settled in Platte Valley, Polk County. Funeral held at Osceola Methodist Church with Rev F H Schultz officiating. burial in the cemetery northeast of the city. He is remembered as a kind gentleman and early Polk County settler. mourners include sons Chas John Fred and daughters Mrs Mark Timm and Mrs Ella Hennings.
Wheat and corn prices listed with gains for today. Hogs at 5.10. Announcement for the Farmer's Institute and corn show at McDaniel Hall on December 19 with a prepared program and prizes for the best corn. Farmers urged to attend.
In Polk County Nebraska a petition seeks Markus Timm as Administrator of the estate of Fredrick Schmoker deceased. A hearing is scheduled for December 19 1908 at 9:00 A.M. County Judge Henry H Campbell signs the notice. Pearl Lewis and Miss Vernie E Sargent wed at the Methodist parsonage with remarks on the bride and groom.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted and comforted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father Mrs L J VanHoosen and Family.
Stock buyers in Osceola Nebraska advertise purchasing fat horses and mules ages four to eight, with contact details. A local theater listing promotes the Mary J. Holmes drama Tempest and Sunshine to be staged December 9, 1908, with comments on familiar characters and 1850 period settings. A kidney tonic ad offers a 30 day trial for one dollar, sold by GT Ray.
Word reaches press of Archie Conklyn’s death from consumption at his valley home. No further details available at this time.
Oliver Westberg associates with King and Bittner in real estate dealings. The department urges readers to watch for their big advertisement in The Record next week and asks for continued patronage.
Governor Mickey welcomed his children and relatives to his South Osceola home for a lengthy Thanksgiving gathering. Mrs H O Smith of Denver and family joined the Mickeys, with Marie Mickey of Lincoln and Bennie James Elizabeth and Adeline among the home crowd. The governor, visibly improved, was the liveliest participant in the celebration, which was very enjoyable and satisfying to him.
An Osceola Nebraska advertisement urges immediate treatment for early kidney symptoms and dropsy. It claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney disorders, citing Mrs. William Vannoosen's account of relief and cure after using the remedy. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dvan's.
A promotional excerpt extols a monthly publication as a high class home oriented journal. It highlights thought of the day problems of the age and clean editorial and advertising content. It claims wide readership and family friendly non objectionable advertising.
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