Death, marriages, and local events in Osceola crowd December 17 1903
Osceola area notes record the death of Clay Stevens aged 60 in his room at the Stokes building and burial in Osceola cemetery. Other items report marriage banns for Norris Mickey and Amy Kirk at Lincoln, a new Osceola physician Dr Gray, a son born to Dr and Mrs Humiston in Chicago, a notable wedding at Ida Chenoweth's home, a near-miss fire saved by neighbors, and local business changes including bone crusher delivery.
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Clay Stevens
Gray
Gresham
Monson
Dr. Heald
Osceola
Norris A. Mickey
Amy Ogle Kirk
Lincoln
C. E. Humiston
Chicago
Ida Chenoweth
W. E. Snider
Eunice Foy
Henry Haring
Nelson
John Walter
Wesley Chapel
A. A. Young
Young
Osceola Community Notes and Local Honors
Norfolk teachers expand weekly as Normal Training instructors place pupils in teaching roles. Nebraskana Society names Record of Osceola an honorary press member. Osceola fans watch Parker led lettermen vs. David City 9 8. Koehler lauded among players Timm Timm Addison. Editor Walrath to become Washington DC supplies custodian after holidays. Theatre program features Lawrence Tibbett and Night Nurse stars. Ben Zedicher couple welcome a son born December 14. Gordon Armstrong dies in Star City Canada after pneumonia. survived by wife Lillian Bense Schmoker Armstrong, former Osceola resident.
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Norfolk
Anna Oberg
Nebraskana Society
Osceola
Parker
Letterman
David City
George Koehler
Robert Timm
Carl Timm
Dave Addison
Chas Jackson
E. A. Walrath
Washington D. C
Lawrence Tibbett
Barbara Stanwyck
Clark Gable
Joan Blondell
Ben Zedicher
Gordon Armstrong
Star City
Canada
Lillian Bense Schmoker Armstrong
Scarlet fever facts and immunity methods outlined
Medical notes explain scarlet fever as a contagious acute disease caused by Streptococcus with a sore throat fever and a scarlet rash followed by skin peeling. transmission occurs via droplets, contaminated food and objects, or from carriers. immunity testing via the Dick reaction is slow. during epidemics serum from horses or recently recovered patients provides temporary protection or treatment.
Local Social Roundup Narrates Holiday Visits and Church Event
Polk area residents share with kin and friends during a busy period. Hazel Nelson of Fort Riley Kansas plans an indeterminate visit. A Baptist Church Christmas service titled The Symbol of Christmas is set for Monday evening.
Riverside School Christmas Program Set for Thursday Evening
Fairview items note Riverside School plans a Christmas program on December 18 with all welcome. No lunch will be served. A nine pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rayner Carlson Saturday. Several residents had recent health or travel updates including Mr. C. E. Norris in hospital and Mrs. Leck McCormick’s recovery at home.
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Hazel Nelson
Fort Riley
Kansas
Adam Deuker
Emalyne
Clarence Rahrs
Paul Strand
Franklin Stettner
Grand Island
Virgil Erickson
Wilmer Bodine
Lillie Johnson
Wm. Stunkle
Lewis Stunkle
Hampton
Charles Peterson
Sally of Columbus
R.L. Peterson
Charles Wright
Myron Colberg
Elmore Nelson
Chester Larson
Stromsburg
Chas. Lind
Chester Lind
Lexington
Nebr
J. ‘W. Nelson
theBaptist
Oliver Johnson
Elwyn Johnson
Chas. Johnson
Donald Johnson
DeMaris
Mary Light
C. R. Leach
Dale
Central City
Edward Larson
Albion
Theo. Larson
Chas. Bieber
Hardville
Theo
Ed Larson
Orlie Miller
York Hospital
Lillie Stewart
Inez
Cliff Cramer
Ira Glasser
T. J
John Adams
Gordon Fossberg
Hastings
Frank Davis
Kenneth
F. W. Fossberg
Fairview
Riverside School
Lester Anderson
Leck McCormick
Roy Emmons
Los Angeles
California
Wm. Dake
L. Lohr
Lohr
Cemetery Society
Mina Buch
C. E. Norris
Omaha
Margarete Hayes
Hazel Norris
Bradshaw
Blackwood Brothers Quartette
KMA
Cc. O. Carlson
Grand Island Hospital
Rayner Carlson
Dexter Hawes
Lyons
Haws
Riverside
Harold Mace
David Smith
Valley
C. M. Johnson
Walthill
Oscar Christianson
Southeast Nebraska Long Distance Push Amid Christmas Call Rush
A company reports the busiest Christmas call period yet as it expands long distance service within its territory of 22 southeast Nebraska counties. The firm emphasizes readiness to handle peak traffic at near normal levels.
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Terrerritory
Nebraska
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Osceola Record
Polk County
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Lincoln Telephone Company
John Tongue
Sot
New York
U. S
Ain Rib- D
Polk County Medical Society
Arthur E. Scholz
Walford Nelson
Wm. Honnell
Herman Anderson H J Smith Roy Horst Heitzman Bros
Polk News
Beat Crumme
BeEnu
Mel Toot
America
Russ Williams
York, Nebraska
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co
Nebraska Company
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