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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
7
Polk community reports cattle and grain prices with wheat 7, corn 46, oats 41, hogs 4.75. Notes on funerals, visitors, school closures, church seats, Christmas services, farm events, racing to Lincoln, and local social updates. Includes Henry Tschauner’s death and remarks on regional education and sport events.
Shelby market reports corn 46 oats 40 wheat 87 hogs 4.75. Rev. Miller of Iowa preached at the U B Church dedication where $8200 was raised in forty minutes. Construction begins on the valley church with forty loads of lumber Monday and fifteen Tuesday. James Martin of Swede Home surveys mason work for a new Swede Home bank building set for spring. Mrs. Maud Campbell visits Chas Krumbach and sings at dedication. Frank Smith to Omaha for a trotting horse. Basket supper at Miss Maggie McMeekin school house raised 90 with 50 votes for most popular young lady won by Miss Mercheim. Mason's first degree conferred on Jack Hill. Sunday visits between Miss Margaret Swartz and Miss Bessie Krumbach. Dr Inks listed sick. Rogers Bros. finish well work on Augustine’s add. Mrs Ernest Funkhouser visits Monroe.
In Polk County Nebraska creditors must present claims by June 14 1909 and debts are payable by December 14 1909. County Court will meet January 14 1909 April 14 1909 and June 14 1909 at 10 A M to hear receive inspect and adjust all filed claims. Dated December 14 1908. Henry H. Campbell County Judge.
Mrs. W H Myers received a telegram Friday night announcing that Mr. Myers suffered a paralytic stroke while enroute from the Lincoln sanitarium. He was unconscious on arrival in Osceola and carried home where he rested until Monday. Doctors Shaw and Moore pronounce apoplexy and express hope for recovery.
At J J Reynolds Post No 26 G A R regular meeting a tribute of respect to comrade L J Van Hoosen was adopted. The post notes his manly upright qualities and faithful citizenry. Sympathy and condolence are extended to his family and a copy sent to them and published.
Archie John Conkling died December 3, 1908 at his parents home near Silver Creek Nebraska from pulmonary tuberculosis after months of illness. Born June 11, 1877 in LaMoille Illinois he moved to Polk County 1897 and joined United Brethren Church. He married Mable Wright December 8, 1905 and is survived by wife, parents, two brothers and a sister. Funeral at Pleasant Valley Church with Rev Lusher and Rev Irwin, Osceola Cemetery burial.
The Conkling family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for care during illness and death of their son husband and brother. Gratitude is extended to the W. C. T. U. ladies for floral tributes. Mrs. A. J. Conkliang and Mr and Mrs A F Conkling and family.
In Osceola Nebraska auctioneer Osceola Nebr arranges a safe call involving Oliver Westburg, coordinating procedures and safety checks for the planned transaction. The outcome and timing remain to be confirmed by local authorities.
The Brush Runabout uses wood axles treated with oil and steel end skeins, claiming durability against steel fatigue. Coil springs at the corners provide a wide engine base and smooth ride, with an oil bath for the wood frame and strong joints. Braking employs external expanding drums, with fibre shod bands for smooth, positive action. JOSEPH E. NORDLING, Agent. Osceola
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