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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
1
The piece discusses proposed Christmas furloughs for prisoners linked to the Kirk release, the Code Bill, and governor’s stance. It reviews political maneuvering, legal review by Nebraska bar members, and the procedural concerns shaping decisions on clemency and parole.
The Osceola Farmers Union Co-Oper Ass'n extends gratitude to friends and customers for 1919. It thanks those who aided their year and expresses wish for continued profitable business relations and service in 1920.
Shelby C W Moon visits David City on business. Numerous residents travel to Lincoln, Omaha, and Osceola for holidays, teaching duties, or hospital care. Miss Neva Stalnaker hosts L A S Society dinner. Family moves and upcoming dances noted including R T Benlow’s Christmas event.
Local notices report births and visits, dances at Osceola and Polk events. Birth announced for a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L A Kahler on December 16. Several residents travel to Omaha and Lincoln for holidays, hospital visits, and family gatherings. Marriage of Dora Berger to Merle Hill celebrated at home with reception. Polk basketball loses to Gresham 35 25 in a fast game.
Multiple churches schedule Christmas Eve tree and program events by their Sunday schools with directors and supts named. Grace Lutheran and Presbyterian note strong attendance and a Christ Child theme. offerings and 15 cent admission fees appear in listings alongside a detailed local page recounting a Christmas program with Beatrice Alverson and other children.
Auction notes show roosters sold at a price of 2606 dollars per bird. Details list buyers and lot numbers as part of a local sale report.
Mrs L M Pratt died at her home in the city on a Wednesday morning after months of arterial sclerosis. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday with interment in Osceola cemetery. Born in Leicester England September 4 1844 she married Capt L M Pratt October 19 1864 in Princeton Wisconsin. Survived by husband eight children six present at death and one sister. Complete obituary next week.
In the District Court last week, divorces were granted to Jacob Harvey Richards from Dave Richards, Alma Wright from Harvey Wright, and Grace Chenoweth from James Terdinand Chenoweth. Polk Realty Co. v Gust A Johnson ended with a $1,000 judgment for the plaintiffs on an amended petition tied to a land sale commission dispute.
The county fair association elected officers including President C E Jones Vice President Gilbert Johnson and Secretary Lynn Sheldon with James H Mickey as Treasurer Directors at large Petrus Nelson J E Holt and precinct directors named for several townships A committee led by Lynn Sheldon was appointed to revise by laws and improve fair interest with plans to be reported at the March meeting set for March 6 1920.
A retired southwest contractor introduces a newly patented brick type with self bending and interlocking features. Each brick shows two circular bevel-edged bosses on one side and matching depressions on the reverse to fit the bosses, enabling stronger walls and easier construction.
A brief notice reports the death of Mrs Pratt Christmas with church affiliations noted. The item appears among local pages including Polk News Shelby News Center Fire and city briefs in multiple columns.
The liner Tyn dateus will sail from Seattle to Vancouver to pick up 4 000 Chinese coolies being repatriated by British and French governments. These workers, used during the war, will return home via Canada and Hongkong after journeys through Europe and the Suez canal.
Mrs Alice Wickham visits Stromsburg with her parents Olof John son and family while Ed Pike and wife of Deming N M plan holidays with his parents E P Pikes. Mrs Carrie Headstrom dies at Shelbyville Ill and is laid to rest in Stromsburg cemetery beside husband. Funeral held at Baptist church conducted by Col J H Presson with Dr Braden assisting. Interment follows in Stromsburg cemetery.
The speaker recalls Christmas pasts with children, drums, and tree lights, then notes wartime horrors interrupted joys. Now the war is over and a hopeful resolve to shop early and restore festive peace begins, led by Judés Mortimer Lewis as the closing voice.
The family of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Stansbury expects a Christmas reunion if plans hold. Sons D. R. Stansbury and J. P. Stansbury with spouses and children, including Edith Stansbury teaching in Baker Oregon, are anticipated to return from Sidney, Central City, Weiser Idaho, and Weiser area for the holidays.
A new conducting aluminum developed by Dr. George Giulini is reported by Consul Philip Holland as having bronze copper and brass like mechanical properties while retaining low weight. The metal, produced via a patented process, could stay affordable and attract demand in the electrical trade due to its conductivity.
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