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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1913
Page
1
Vague talk and factional maneuvering in Osceola center on the upcoming postmaster race. Keene Ludden and Walrath are seen as contenders with party alignment and candidacy dynamics shaping the fight. Voters watch as local figures clash over influence and appointments.
Charles Fredrickson, 72, longtime Polk County resident born in Sweden, died at his Stromsburg home after paralysis and complications. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Stromsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. G. C. A.ene aysey. interment at Swede Home cemetery. Survived by widow, seven children Oscar John Ansel Fredrickson E L Tolene and Mrs Henry Peterson and others, plus eighteen grandchildren. Five children preceded him in death.
Mr and Mrs Rollie Younger traveled from Omaha to Osceola for a short visit with Mr and Mrs a Hr Heineimeyer then to the Youngers home on the valley. Mr Younger wed Miss Mary Crosier in Edward last Wednesday and after a brief stay in Omaha will farm northwest of Osceola on the Ranson farm this season. The Record offers congratulations and best wishes.
Mrs. TH P. Shore thanks friends and neighbors for comfort cards letters flowers from the W. R. G. and Sunday School Juniors. May God bless you all.
A local sale advertises plush robes at ten percent off alongside measures on blankets. The offer names a specific store and period, urging shoppers to visit for savings.
Henry Schmid died at his Shelby home at 2 o clock Christmas night from a paralytic stroke. Funeral held at M. Banel Church at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rey L Morrison officiating. He leaves a widow, three children, three brothers, four sisters, and was a longtime Shelby hardware dealer.
Spelling school events at the National Guard Armory are announced with a Friday evening match inviting all districts to send contestants. A five dollar prize awaits the longest spelling run and Supt C B Moore will pronounce words. A military spelling segment and a future armory debate are planned with dates subject to change.
Treaty obligations compel the Record editor to urge settlement from all indebted readers. Many advance subscriptions end January first and renewals should be promptly taken. Arrears readers are urged to immediate settlement. the Record does not make calls for money.
Fire broke out in a south par Zit town restaurant Friday evening. The fire company acted promptly and extinguished the flames. Much furniture and effects were damaged, with fire-origin clothing severely burned. origin suspected to be an oil lamp in the room. Loss will be unwelcome to the Bakersomer.
A Christmas Day gathering at Uncle William McBeth’s residence brings together all McBeth children from Grand Island Loup City Woodsdale Kansas Wasier Idaho and east of town. The reunion features gifts music reminiscences and shared memories of the farm. Pike's Harness offers a ten percent sale on plush robes and blankets to clear stock.
Dr. Folsom an eye ear nose throat specialist will present spectacles fitted and examinations free at the Pratty Hotel on Friday January 2nd. Local residents urged to attend for vision and ENT checks.
A jumble of local notices and ads mentions insurance risks and protection, with W A Newcomer as agent in Osceola Nebraska. It also promotes land for sale near Lethbridge Alberta at 25.00 per acre and notes social visits from Geneva and Spaulding residents during Christmas with Hastings Brothers of Osceola.
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