Osceola has a grand hospitality celebration
The Osceola community held a large county wide celebration on December 6 with crowds estimated at seven to eight thousand. An old settlers reunion, organ recital, movies, dances, games, and a free feed dominated the day. Island precinct brought banners and an auto parade while the Park band provided an open air concert.
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Polk
Court Loase
Polk County
Thea Stevens
Barber’s
Osceola Implement Company
van Ehlers
Gyling
Evenng
George Carson
Osceola
Rathbun
Pratt
Odd Fellow’s
Shelby
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Gresham
Island
Streamsburg
Billy” Heitzman
Harry Powers
Jack Rathbun
Keene Ludden
J. A. Johansen
Billy Heitzmen
Judge Ball
Henry Campbell
Wm. Ehlers
Polk Band
Oth
Parrot Polly Dies In Omaha Residence Feels 26 Years
The pet parrot of H. C. Beebe died Sunday while the family was away in Omaha. Polly had lived in Oscola for twenty six years and though the cause is unknown it is believed to be old age.
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H. C. Beebe
Omaha
Polly
Oscola
Rodney Allison Faulted for Polk Deputy Clerk Hope
The friends of Rodney Allison of Polk advocate for his appointment by Joel Hanson as deputy county clerk. Allison is described as a popular young man, and his appointment is viewed as a creditable outcome.
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Rodney Allison
Polk
Joel Hanson
Allison
Johnson Visits Brother in City on Two Weeks Vacation
A. T. Johnson of St. Louis arrived Tuesday evening to visit his brother Ernest Johnson. He is service editor of the Western Newspapers Union and is enjoying a two weeks vacation before leaving for Omaha this morning.
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A. T. Johnsont
St. Louis
City
Ernest Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Western Newspapers
Union
Omaha
Miss Allie Mills Seeks Recovery After Appendicitis in Omaha
Visiting sister of Web Mills in Omaha Miss Allie Mills suffered a severe appendicitis attack late last week. Her mother Mrs M A Mills Jr went to Omaha to care for her and reports from there indicate she is somewhat improved.
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Allie Mills
Web Mills
Omaha
M. A. Mills, Jr
Obituary: Mrs. Fred fS Shoemaker Dies Near Clarks
A former Osceola resident Mrs. Fred fS Shoemaker died at her home near Clarks last Saturday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held on Tuesday with interment in Osceola cemetery. She is survived by a husband and five children.
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Osceola
Fred Fs Shoemaker
Clarks
Polk County Fest Delights Rural Crowd With Music and Feasts
Polk Progress reports a county event filled with lively music, praised by attendees who doubted Polk County talent. A large feast followed with 15000 buns, 40 hams, 600 pounds sirloin, 2500 cigars and more. Organizers, especially the county seat ladies, receive high praise for hospitality.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Polk County
Polk
Local Notices From Osceola And Surroundings
Howard Hamilton Elgin and Wal tham watches at G T Rays. Mrs R A Mills and daughter returned home Monday from a visit with her brother's family at Grand Island. Zoy Lost On the streets of Osceola a ladies fur Finder please leave at this office. Father Fitzgerald of Red Cloud was a guest at the D F Barber home Wednesday. Sure and see my fine new line of Silverware Casseroles Chafing dishes percolators aluminum and Copper ware Charles E Hansen. Mr and Mrs Goble and Mr and Mrs Allen of York were guests of Mr and Mrs C E Besbe yesterday. They came over to attend the big Gownty seat coletsailia.
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R. A. Mills
Grand Island. Zoo
Osceola
Father Fitzgerald of
Red Cloud
D F. Barber
Charles E. Hansen
Luther College Winter Courses at Wahoo Neb
Short 12 week courses begin January offering a good winter option for boys and girls who can leave home duties. Luther College in Wa hoo Nebraska promises comfort, interest and inspiration through graduate auctioneer training and related studies. Contact the Record office for dates and details.
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Luther College
Wahoo, Neb
New Home Sewing Machine Ad Offers Gift for Wife
A short classified notice promotes the New Home sewing machine as a desirable gift. It is sold by Charles E Hansin and urges buyers to consider the model for a longed for household upgrade. A separate line advertises veterinary skepticism about drugless methods and invites consultation with J J Query in the Schlotz building in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hansein
Winter’s terrors fade with J J Query health aid
A promotional notice from J J Query of the D P Office in Sholtzbldg Osceola touts methods to strengthen lungs and body. It claims Luther College Wahoo has a fine record with alumni in noble professions and states it prepares men and women for service and success.
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J. J. Query
D. P
Sholtzbldg
Osceola
Luther College
Wahoo
Mrs Matilda Johnson Dies at Home of Son in City
Mrs Matilda M Johnson died at her son E J Johnsons home in this city on Monday December 4 after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 oclock.
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Matilda M. Johnson
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Osceola Record
Johnson
Samense
Dr. Woods Hutchinson
Seer
Nebraska
Osceala Lumber Co
Erty
New York
John H. Roper
Roy
CP NT
Betty
Mpany
Aptt
Barber’s Pharmacy
Osceola, Nebraska
Record Office
Tilden
Benedict
Sholtz Bldg
Csceola
Kentucky
Champ Clark
Geo. W. Bain
Honorable Clark
Billy Sunday
Frank Gunsaulus
Robert McIntyre
Colonel Bain
Ormhor
Bain
IAG Bakine Power
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