12 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary text blends portraits of local figures, post office duties, and Lincoln’s birthday reflections. It references Osceola officials, Shelby visits, business notes, and a funeral, with community notices and historical remarks woven through disjointed passages.
William Van Hoosen born July 15, 1889 in Livingston County New York died in Burkett after a stroke. He served in the First Iowa Cavalry and later married Elizabeth McCure and Ida Elsworth, leaving six and four children respectively. Surviving are his wife, three daughters Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Wesner and son C H Van Hoosen, plus two brothers and a sister. Grand Army Post conducted services with taps and military salute, burial at Osceola.
Vike Tierst returned Tuesday from a trip to Lincoln. The event marks a brief pause in his schedule before upcoming duties.
Good milk cow for sale five years old just fresh. Phone 91. W Holden and E E Abel were in Stromaburg Tuesday. Beabeck was at the empty capital on Saturday on business. Chas Beck visiting sister Mrs Herman Fredrickson test Saturday afternoon, Lincoln. What have you got, laying around to sell. Threshing machine or wheelbarrow bring it in to the Gubser Commission. Osceola sale Friday Feb 20 at 12:30 pm 160 acres two miles from Fuller. 129 acres broke improved $70 per acre Possession March 1 and 40 acres wheat goods. Before March 1. Long terms. Also several other farms for show. Call we at Fullerton apigew StF
Guy Ball, a Record employee, suffered a serious hand injury Monday afternoon while feeding a large job press. Doctors say metacarpal bones are fractured and middle bones crushed, but the hand may be saved with potential stiffness. The incident involved the press chase and platen, with the throw off lever acting to prevent further damage.
A morning fire at the Elledge ice house in the old creamery building caused substantial smoke and damage. Firefighters connected hoses to nearby vehicles, and the blaze was subdued after an oil lantern reignited the flames. damage is estimated above $50.
Regular services morning and evening with Sunday School at 10 a.m. C.E. at 6:30 p.m. A cordial invitation to all. Taylor.
Sally M Woodm born 1833 in Wasiiiaw County Michigan moved with parents to LaPorte County in 1840 married George Rowley in 1854, two sons Amos and Albert. Widowed 1868, married John Sergant in 1870 producing J M Sergant. Died February 5 at her son's home. Survived by 2 sons, 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and sisters Emily Howland Gilmore and Helen Horine of Hanna Indiana.
The notice advertises a genuine land bargain offering a quarter section at Shel by for $25 per acre, claimed cheaper than similar land. It also mentions Bairds Cafe with a call to action and references Vicks old stand, inviting contact for details.
The following remain uncalled for at the Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending February 12 1914 C A Johnson Mr Nate Lindquist Mr A J Moffett Mr W A Record two Mr Oscar Spencer Hazel Stoner notes to be collected by the addressees.
Multiple notices promote the Gubser Commission sale in Osceola on Friday Feb 20 selling wagons bug gies hay and cattle with Joe Gubser buying horses and mules. The event includes 25 tons of alfalfa hay and a midafternoon sale start at 12 30 pm inviting buyers and sellers to exchange wares.
Notice stating shoeing and repair services offered at W Nance's old stand with plain show 50 cents and resetting 5 cents by Frank Shelmidine.
F A Huren offers single comb Buff Orpington cockerels for sale. Contact via Cedar 2751 to inquire about availability and pricing.
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