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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
4
Robert G. Douglas declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the district. He will seek the party’s voters in the upcoming primary election.
A 1916 newspaper excerpt critiques the claim that the 1913 short crop caused hardship. It counters that the five cereal yield was near average, exports and imports shifted, and grain sale value rose, arguing prosperity did not hinge on a single crop. The piece cites St Louis Globe-Democrat and touches on local notices in Silver Creek and surrounding towns.
Filings received through today include Treasurer John Lees Democrat Clerk Joel Hanson Democrat Sheriff D S Potter Republican Assessor F M Leibee Democrat Commissioner Nolan Jones Republican T J Skidmore Democrat Chas Newcomer Democrat as candidates in Polk County elections.
S will hold a public sale on the Edw Strack farm 3 percent due north of Osceola on Monday March 6 the following poverty 10 head of Horses 17 head of cattle 19 pigs 20 tons of baled hay and 654 tons of loose hay one Velie 440 N P 5 passenger Automobile and farm machinery and miscellaneous articles 60 51 J C Strack Owner Oliver Westberg Auctioner S A Suideys Clerk
Mrs S d Bush visited Polk Monday. Several residents from Polk and nearby areas were noted socializing and visiting. A. Martenik of Omaha died after being crushed beneath a freight engine. Sheriff announces a public sale of Osceola lands tied to a 1915 decree. The piece records local deaths, reminders of community events and a sheriff sale notice for Osceola.
The obituary notes the death occurred around 1872 with a lifelong family link. In 1879 the individual and family moved to Merrick County Nebraska. A funeral service was held at the Methodist church on a Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Wagner, with burial in Clark’s Cemetery.
In Polk County Nebraska the executrix filed a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution order. A hearing is set before Reid Court on February 29 1916 at 10 AM. Contest rights are stated. Dated February 4 1916. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
Nebraska notices that Carl Gustaf Boden, executor, has filed a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution in the Crest Boden estate. The hearing is set for February 26, 1916 at 2:00 PM, with contestants welcome. Dated February 2, 1916.
The Public Library adds FICTION works by Van Dyke Riis Wallkins Barrie Ashmun Mayo Barbour Champney Allen Ward Parker BeSant Dickens Bjornstjerne Turley and others. JUVENILS include A Book Full of Girls Risington Town Elizabeth and Her German Garden. MISCELLANEOUS titles by Keller Gayley Turley Ludermann Lake. Mary MacBeth Librarian. For sale: G W Gregg Sweet Cider and wood stove near fair grounds. Oas- Conia, Phone 34.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Jane J Miller deceased that a petition for probate of the last will and testament and for appointment of H H Campbell as executor has been set for hearing February 25 1916 at 10 o clock A M. Dated January 28 1916. (Seal) F H Ball.
In the matter of the estate of Gustaf Zipper deceased the administratrix has filed final account and report for settlement distribution and discharge. The petition is set for hearing on Monday February 21 1916 at 1 PM before the court.
Creditors of the estate of Frank Schaal deceased must file claims by August 4 1916 and prove debts by February 4 1917. The county court at Osceola will hear, examine and adjust claims on February 4 May 4 and August 4 1916 at 10 oclock each day. Dated January 6 1915. (Seal) 2 4-16 F. H. Ball
In the matter of the estate of Carl Pearson, deceased, the state of Nebraska probate petition filed for the last will and testament and for appointment of Swan S. Cederburg as executor. Hearing set for February 23, 1916 at 9:00 AM. Dated January 31, 1916. F H Ball County Judge Seal.
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