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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
The piece urges keeping resources united and ready, using Napoleon as a model for assembled forces. It argues that success comes from preparation, timing, and ongoing effort, noting that many who succeed did so by being ready to act when chances arise rather than relying on luck.
C O Johnson writes from San Diego on January 15 1920 to Douglas describing Polk County friends at the beach a Mexican bull fight visits from Los Angeles and the potential site debate for a new courthouse He notes years on the lot and claims the best place is as good as any with a cheerful sign off.
The past week saw marriage licenses issued by Judge Ball. Names include Carl Oscar Peterson and Elizabeth Rebecca Michener, Emerson L. Keebaugh and Warie Etta Michener, Ernest Martin of Elgin Nebraska, and Goldie Norton of Shelby.
Market notes show corn at 2.25, oats 1.23, hogs around 2.20, butter and eggs listed with rough figures. Prices for cream and beets appear incomplete and hard to parse from the line.
A historical snippet recalls Oliver Lodge as a boy who received frequent canings from a teacher who kept a cane in his boot. The harsh method left his hands tender and hindered his ability to hold a pen, shaping speculation about its influence on his later genius.
Local page itemizes several notices including deaths of Floyd Newcomer Mrs Elijah Bump and Master Morris Stephenson and reports on revival services at M E Church Center Fire and sales ads for F E Merrick M C Reidoff. Also lists commissioners proceedings and various church and local ads across multiple pages with merchants notices and editorial content.
The article traces how medieval Europe and the East treated lepers with fear and ostracism, while later developments improved their lot through humane treatment and institutional colonies. It notes the shift from bells and hoods to freedom of movement, and highlights chaulmoogra therapy as offering real hope to many sufferers.
The Hawaiiant-islands exhibit varied climates with some areas receiving vastly more rain than eastern states. Kauai’s peak rises nearly a mile, and on its slopes average annual rainfall reached 476 inches in five years, with 50 feet of rain recorded in 1914 and 1918 according to the U S Weather Bureau gauges.
The legend from Lough Neagh tells how an O Neill cut off his left hand to fling ashore first, claiming land before rivals during Viking era. The red hand emblem has long symbolized the O Neills, though other families claim variants of the tale.
The excerpt argues prudence in paying every claimant on time, that postponement harms justice. It emphasizes that benefits received must be surrendered in kind, line for line and cent for cent, and warns against hoarding goodness. It urges swift repayment of debts to avoid moral imbalance.
At Christ's birth Augustus ruled Rome. Grand nephew of Julius Caesar, once known as Octavius, he founded the imperial line and died in 14 AD. Succeeded by Tiberius, Augustus's stepson, who reigned to 37 AD and was emperor during the crucifixion. Early emperors bore the title Caesar alongside their names.
Emily Shay Bump, born March 6 1855 in Luzerne County Pennsylvania died January 27 1920 at her Shelby Nebraska home. She married George Barker in 1874 and had Flora Funkhouser and Mrs Jasper Funkhouser. Later wed Elijah Bump March 9 1905 and lived south of Shelby before moving to Shelby. Survived by husband two daughters one grandson two sisters and one brother. Funeral January 30 at United Brethren church with burial in Shelby cemetery.
The Farmers Union Cooperative Association held a Saturday meeting at ten o'clock with many stockholders present. Glen F. Mills was introduced as the newly elected manager and pledged strong efforts for the business. Directors elected were August P. Anderson and Elias Timm, with Fred Fredrickson replacing retiring J. W. Anderson.
The Carson Auto Company invites rural customers to visit its new spacious office and showroom. The front parlor features fine easy chairs for comfort while awaiting travel, signaling superior service and attentive care for starters on their car trips.
Committees of the Women's Club the W A B C the G A R and the American Legion met to organize a Patriotic Meeting at the M E Church on Sunday February 16 at 2 o'clock. The program will observe Lincoln and Washington birthdays with several features to be announced next week.
A procession of three stolen autos passed through town Tuesday on the way back to York County. Two Ford cars were taken from Fuller Garage in Gresham a week earlier and a Buick roadster was stolen in York last summer. The youths say they bought the cars at a Hackberry precinct farm from a man named Burnett, now jailed in York, as Sheriff Potter assists the case.
Miss Enid Johnson of Bee Nebraska spent last week visiting her uncle Dr. J. J. Query and family for a few days at their home.
The morning service at the First M E church opened a vigorous revival led by Rev W W Hull. Evangelist E C R Mills from Lincoln assists, delivering energetic sermons and leading singing. Hull appears resourceful and the campaign promises strong participation.
John Morris Stephen Stephenson, 11, died at the Hackberry home after illness. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev. C G Nelson of Wayland and burial in Blue Ridge cemetery. He suffered meningitis in infancy and diabetes, died after flu or grip. Born April 7 1908 in Hackberry, he was 11 years 9 months 25 days old.
In District Court Judge Corcoran this week A C Dunning of Shelby sued Western Union Telegraph Co over grain shipment losses due to a telegram error. The jury returned a $225 verdict for Dunning for improper signature by a company agent. Attorneys Mills Beebe Mills for plaintiff King Bittner Campbell for defendant. Jury list includes J L Doggett Fritz Johansen Roy Brigham Richard Peters F W Berggren C A Slusser L E Green Frank Langhammer A B Swanson W E Walgren Dana Deeds.
Tuesday a damages suit by Henry Fahnholz against the Director General of Railroads concluded with a jury awarding Fahnholz 242.08 for losses from shipments of hogs. Allegations cited careless handling by railway employees causing dead or injured animals. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Mills Beebe Mills. defense by Thos Beck es. Jury list included Swanson Seberger Slusser Berggren Deeds Brigham Jansen Dake Langhamm Walgren Green Funkhouser.
Frank Sjogren won the case against Liberty Clark and wife. The court ordered the contract cancelled and discharged and found for J. J. Peters, granting possession for 1920. The court will reconvene tomorrow to report on commissions in the case.
February 4 marks the birthdays of Senator E L King and Dr L M Shaw, honored at a gathering last night at Mr King’s home. Guests enjoyed a fine dinner and reminiscences, with both men joking about their ages the way people do, King noting fifty fifteen years ago and Shaw stating fifty two years ago.
A dance is announced at the Osceola Auditorium for Monday night February 16 with music by the Lincoln Orchestra.
Floyd Cecil Newcomer died at 31, from pneumonia at his grandmother Mrs. Almira Davis's home in Osceola. Funeral from Mrs. Davis's home conducted by Rev. Hull with floral tributes, interment beside his mother. Survived by father Frank B. Newcomer and siblings Grace, Forest, La Vern, Lloyd, and sisters Mrs. Florence Brandon and Mrs. Emma Fey, plus grandparents and relatives. He lived in Polk County, Oklahoma, and Saskatchewan, Canada, before returning to Osceola for burial.
We extend gratitude to friends for sympathy and help during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother. Our thanks also for the many beautiful flowers. F. B. Newcomer and Relatives.
The boys basketball team will face Stromisburg High School at Strosmburg on Friday night. The matchup is anticipated as a key early season test for both teams.
Osceola banks will close in observance of Lincoln's Birthday, one week from today on February 12.
The text outlines four post office classes by gross receipts. First class earns $40,000 or more, second class $8,000 or more, third class $1,900 or more, and fourth class under $1,900. Postmasters of first three classes are presidential appointees needing Senate confirmation. fourth class is run by the fourth assistant postmaster general.
Market chatter roars over Ada’s glamorous rise as prices surge and fashion chatter grows louder. Investors note the spectacle as trends push values higher amid public interest.
Senator Sorghum mulls his legacy amid a wry remark about footprints on the sands of time. The exchange hints that political life demands stealthy, gumshoe effort to secure favorable prospects.
A Nebraska wide economy movement began February first with state and county leadership, including Mrs. Chas G. Ryan of Grand Island as state chairman and Mrs. A F Niquist for Polk County. A Lincoln meeting approved goals urging thrift, careful spending, and public cooperation across merchants schools and households to fight high costs and conserve resources.
Fred Branting departed Saturday night for Moline Illinois to enroll in the John Deere tractor school for a few weeks. The program trains students in tractor care construction and operation.
Mr and Mrs Homer Kimberly rushed to Surprise Saturday after word a fire Friday morning destroyed the home and all belongings of Mrs Kimberly s parents Mr and Mrs Ben Herring The Herring household suffered total loss with no items saved as the stove reportedly exploded starting the blaze at the Northwestern foreman s residence in Surprise
Miss Frances Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Maxwell died at her Omaha home last Thursday. Funeral held Monday. She was one of six children and part of a well known family in this area and Stromsburg. Mrs Maxwell is the daughter of Mrs John A Carlson the deceased. Mr Carlson attended the funeral. Remaining siblings are Harry William Eugene Oliver and Charlotte Maxwell.
A baby boy was born on Groundhog Day to Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Mc Lean. The birth note records the new arrival and parental names in a local society update.
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