08 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
1
Osceola Osceola news column reports a Saturday fire at J. Warrer's Bakery and ice house with minor damage, church and school updates, local trades, an upcoming drama benefit, and notices on talks, sales, and cemetery events. Several residents, including J.H. Mickey and Mrs. A Baum, are noted for travels, illness, and social events.
In Stromsburg Nebraska on February 5 a local business failure of O. Stenstrom is reconsidered. The inventory shows assets totaling 2300 dollars and officials believe the collapse stemmed from inexperience rather than dishonest motives.
An Osceola Nebraska ordinance sets fire limits from blocks one through eleven and part of East addition, requiring brick or stone construction with metal or brick roofs and permits from the Board of Trustees. Violations incur fines up to 100 dollars and daily offenses. The measure repeals prior fire limit rules and takes effect upon passage and publication. The document includes signatures of H. Henderson and I. T. Saunders and certifies copy accuracy.
The notice lists a two car load sale of Nevada horses via Union Pacific at Central City Nebraska with details and call for agent or W H Hancock. It promotes a newspaper bundle offer: Record Inter Ocean and New York Tribune plus Osceola Record for $1.50, or $1.25 for Record with one paper. It includes testimonials about Chamberlain's remedies and mentions grippe warnings and medicine endorsements.
C C Joy aged 73 died at his son B F Joy's residence in Shelby on a Wednesday in February 1894. Born in 1820 in Ohio he moved to Iowa in 1857 and to Osceola in 1881 where he lived with his family. He was a longtime Methodist and devout Christian. The funeral took place at the Osceola Presbyterian church Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Whitmer of the M E church.
In Silver Creek Nebraska on February 5 1894 two sons of H Wilson and one of Bob McQueens were hunting when the elder Wilson 17 discharged his gun fatally striking the younger Wilson 12 in the face and neck the blast passing through and wounding the McQueen boy no serious injury Dr Jones arrived but the boy died before he could be treated Parents were away and learned of the tragedy on their return hours later
Notice announces sale by auction of a knocked down small elevator including building material machinery and engine at Ogallala Nebraska. Sale aims to attract investors and bargains. For particulars contact W H Hancocs Omaha Nebraska.
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