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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
7
A mixed note lists typewriter tips and urges neat self serving handwriting for various documents. Local items include Will Everett in David City, Christmas trees at G W Gregg's nursery, and travel visits by Mrs Beveridge and the Keubler family from Topeka to spend the holidays.
The Oliver typewriter claims 80 percent longer wear, 80 percent easier operation, and compatibility with any paper size or space. It markets to doctors, lawyers, insurers, agents, merchants and note writers, offering a booklet from Oliver Typewriter Co at 116 South 15th Street, Omaha.
Mrs Stevenson left for home with Anna Lindberg after visiting Lindourg relatives. Ladies of Cooper church held an all day session at Mrs Free man Hahn's home. Nordstroms visited Marquette from Saturday to Monday. Chas Westman and family stayed with Ernest Johnson on Sunday. T B Mord is building a large corn crib here. R R Co installed a stock yard at Polk and will not carry passengers for now. Mrs Amyl Lindburg visited Arborville. Chas Lindburg ill with rheumatic fever. Mrs Arthur Lindburg visited relatives nearby. LacLede Baptist ladies met at Gus Lindburg's. A dog named Rex was shot early Saturday. it was a valued animal. Andrew Samuelson family visited Burk Anderson's in Stromsburg. Theo Neckert visited Archer. Mrs R Dahle and Mrs Bloom spent Monday with Mrs P T Larson. Marie Edwin and Ernest Lindburg toured Polk central office Saturday. Maud Talbot visited sister Mrs Will Green last week. Mrs H M Orlson spent Monday in Stromsburg. Edith and Anna Nordstrom hosted friends Friday night with refreshments and a jello race. Emanuel Alm won bon bons for finishing a jello dish with a toothpick. Walter Widga won a cigar as Stove Second.
Shelby reports on community moves including Irvin McClung leaving for substitute mail clerk work, George Liebee visiting relatives, Frank Donelson’s return from Arcadia, and M. A. Hartson delivering chickens to Columbus for John Rathbun. It notes a successful M. E. church bazaar, a 190.35 lunch receipts, and a big Shelby Saturday with crowded markets and special offers at M. J. Arner’s.
Local notices recap Mrs C E Dunning's Yokama trip to Sioux City, Osceola delegates to county convention, shipments to Omaha markets, and church events. Quarantine for diphtheria, a Christmas sermon, and multiple visits and travels of residents, including Kingsolver, Campbell, and Michener families.
Valley residents report visits and home moves including Mrs Wilber Carter visiting John Fleming and Geo Mace's party. Schoolhouse at No 7 completed and Christmas events planned at Fairview and Pleasant Valley churches. Local updates cover births runaways and upcoming performances by A Messenger Boy and Sweet.
A fire reported around 12 30 morning damaged the side of a business block in Redfield injuring no one. The blaze affected the general merchandise store Yup Prin and nearby structures causing extensive damage to a pool hall barber shop and meat market. Fire officials attributed unknown cause and arrived too late to save some buildings. Community prayers and Christmas programs followed at local church and school events with notably generous gifts to celebrate a wedding anniversary and church funds.
Local notice announces a 120 acre Osceola farm for sale valued at 70.0 with Johnston and Ball listings. T. W. Blake returns from visiting daughter Miss Blake, principal at Oakdale Nebr where she is stationed. She will return home soon to spell the holidays.
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