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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
1
A long reflective piece questions whether young men should roam or settle, urging readers to choose steady work over aimless wandering. It contrasts restless futures with practical paths and notes a digger arrival and frostbound winter conditions amid local news.
Automobiles replace several routes as freight trains are canceled on multiple branches. Weekly schedule shifts materialize with West and East runs reduced to a minimal service, Nos. 1 8 15 6 13 20 on main line, plus replacements for trains 45 46 47 48 and 517 518.
A Thursday night wrestling show at the Audit orium drew a large, pleased crowd with several strong bouts. Ray mond vs Fillman opened with Raymond aiming for two falls in 30 minutes but Herbert held him to one. Walter Byers defeated Charlie Hastings in two straight falls. Conley edged Byers in the title bout after a long struggle, using a head scissors, bar arm hold, crotch and half Nelson to secure the pin. Merle Fagg refereed and Albert Ryan timed. Promoters Jay Hastings and W O Mickey earned credit for promoting clean sport. Osceola expected more strong matches this winter due to three challenges received.
The December annual meeting in Polk County is adjourned from December 10 to December 17, 1919 at 2 p.m. Secretary F H Ball notes the new date.
Harry Harris shipped a car of hogs to Omaha. He visited friends in Stromsburg Sunday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Masters December 8. Sheriff Potter was seen in Polk on Saturday.
Matilda Rose Mace born August 13 1858 in Swedona Illinois died December 11 1919 at her Osceola Nebraska home after a stroke. She came to Nebraska in 1885 married David H Mace December 25 1886 and leaves husband six children Gordon Annie Russell Anna and three grandchildren along with siblings Emil Theodore Emma and Laura. Funeral at Gospel Ridge home Saturday at one o clock with Osceola Cemetery interment.
Friday visits include Miss Fannie Krumbach and Mrs C E Hastert and Mr N L Nelson from Stromsburg. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Jas Dornan. School closes December 19 for two weeks holidays. Mrs Burrill Huddleston sick but improving. Osceola business trip disrupted by storm. Irene Goff hosted Kensington for fifteen young ladies. Edison talking machines spark chatter at several homes. Snowbound travel delays persist as Father Faesler struggles to return from St Andrews duties.
The A. O. Monson Company plans a ten store chain in 1920 with one million dollars capital and eight percent preferred stock. Olson leads as president with Osceola store to be No 1. aim to cut middlemen by buying direct and later expand to 25 Nebraska stores.
A local fuel emergency prompted a three member committee to enforce a city order. Businesses open 9 to 5 with drugstores serving prescriptions, restaurants 7 to 7:30, and pool halls 1 pm to 9 pm. Citizens must sign affidavits for coal quantities under 1000 pounds when stock falls below 20 tons.
Clyde Peterson rode as a passenger to Lincoln yesterday. Royal Neighbors met Mrs. A Johnson last Friday afternoon. John Olson was ill several days last week but now improving. D A R ladies met at Miss Zeta Buckley home last Tuesday. Mary Dewey and Robert Sigler visit Bertha and relatives in the city. Mrs. Bell mother of Mrs Braden left for California for winter. Ray Hunsaker and Dr Malster drove to York for hospital treatment. Mrs B F Brown of Osceola visited city this week with John Stephenson and John Ekeley families. Gilbert and Harold Johnson left for Lincoln seeking work for an indefinite time. Mrs John Stephenson entertained Mrs J L Hedblooms of Longmont Colo. for a few days visit. Mr and Mrs W O Backlund went to Polk Sunday for Rev Palm funeral. Linne Ericson sick at York hospital with a decent recovery chance. Erick Ericson with him this week. Sisterhood of the P E C met at Mrs Dr Sharp’s home and hosted Mr and Mrs Hayes Headstrom for California winter visit. Minnie Danielson returned to Lincoln after visiting her parents near Durant. Miss Chattie Coleman editor Stromsburg Headlight returned from Omaha for health treatment. A Rystrom returned from Omaha and Illinois where he attended a meeting in yabren.
The King Mine near Kokomo Colorado reports a 470 foot tunnel with potential vein at 500 to 600 feet depth. Assays show value of $30 per ton, power plant cuts tunnel cost from 35 to 10 dollars per foot and enables faster progress. The operation joins with Queen Mine to ship carloads valued 700 to 1200 dollars. others in region show renewed mining activity due to high silver prices. Contact Anderson Superintendent Toe Ka Han Mining Company Kokomo Colorado or Stromsburg Nebraska for more information.
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