Osceola News Briefs February 12 1903 Highlights
Obituary notes Jane Fentress born 1836 Greensboro Indiana widow of Thomas Reagan leaves a mother and a granddaughter. Osceola post office issues thirty five money orders in one day—the largest tally in five years under the current postmaster. Barber H E Fleming sold his shop to Ed Ryan. County board of health names Carrie L Heald Allenburger and Little. Kinney of Shelby opens a branch implement house with W H Weeden in charge. August E Anderson and Ida C Anderson wed Feb 11 two miles south of Osceola and plan to live on their farm west of town.
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Jane Fentress
Greensboro
Indiana
Thomas Reagan
Osceola
H. E. Fleming
Ed Ryan
Osceola Hardware Change and Local Notes From 1917
In Osceola this week the Osceola Hardware Company sold to Charles E. Hansen who will take over after invoicing. W. F. Kepner and W. H. Clark own the firm. Clark plans retirement and Kepner with son Raymond will open a furniture store. A. O. Monson Co. opened a unloading sale drawing big crowds. W. Q. W. officers elected: Robert McBeth council commander Hollis Dolan Ad. Lieut John T. Anderson banker A. Wisely clerk. Leibee takes over Shelby elevator manager. Mr and Mrs James Mickey welcomed a son on Valentine’s Day. Ten years ago items note Silas Miller’s death age 87 and marriage of Eva Sinden to Albert Anderson. Osceola varsity adds points vs Wesleyan prep. Grade School Opera Hansel and Gretel success. Joseph Moore born 1889 died Feb 6 aged 41. Donald Miller to Central City telegraph. Auditorium theatre upgrades ongoing with new seats a canopy entrance and heating improvements.
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Osceola
Osceola Hardware Company
Charles E. Hansen
Hardware Company
W. F. Kepner
W. H. Clark
Polk County
A. O. Monson Co
W. QO. W
Robert McBeth
Hollis Dolan
John T. Anderson
A.wisely
Leibee
Shelby
Jas
Mickey
Silas Miller
Maryland
Eva Sandin
Albert Anderson
Wesleyan Prep
Wesleyan
Hansel and Gretel
Sam
Betty Jo Carsen
Joseph Moore
Donald Miller
Central City
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during the illness and at the death of our beloved father. Signed by Mr and Mrs Arthur Ekstrom and family, Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson, Mr and Mrs Clarence Carlson, Rolland Ekstrom.
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Arthur Ekstrom
Clarence Johnson
Clarence Carlson
Rolland Ekstrom
Naval expansion and equipment figures shared in Nebraska guide
On opening day of House consideration of the Lend-Lease Bill, Carl Curtis outlines naval strength as of January 1, 1941, detailing 495 major vessels plus 644 described as other ships and 1404 more by name. He notes private shipyards and eastern Navy Yard work, and explains heightened security and staffing changes in Washington, plus office delays affecting constituent services.
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House
Congressional Record
Nebraska
Congress
Washington
War
Navy Department
War and Navy Departments
Senate
Fireman's 67th Mask Ball at Columbus Auditorium
The Columbus Fire Department hosts its 67th annual Mask Ball at the Columbus Auditorium on February 22. Prizes totaling 160 will be awarded to maskers and spectators.
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Columbus Auditorium
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha
Receipts of hogs at Omaha Monday were 12 500 head with the trade sluggish and uneven amid liberal offerings and bearish tones from other points. Prices varied sharply from 10 25c lower than Friday, bulk sale range $7.00 to $7.50, choice light butchers up to $7.55, heavy hogs down to $6.75, lows largely at $6.25. Sheep and lambs were steady to stronger with fat lambs $9.75 to $10.25 and aged sheep fully steady.
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Omaha
Union Stock Yards
Osceola Sheriff Sale Notice on Polk County Real Estate
The Osceola Polk County sheriff auctions 80 acres in Polk County Nebraska. The sale follows a 1940 foreclosure decree in favor of The Union Central Life Insurance Company against William Schmtt et al. at Osceola courthouse at 2 PM on March 18, 1941.
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District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
William Schmtt
Osceola
Polk
Probate Notice in Polk County Nebraska Estate
The County Court of Polk County Nebraska announces a hearing on February 21 1941 at 10 AM for the appointment of Lulu M Ward as Administratrix of the estate of Wesley M Ward deceased. Dated January 28 1941. L I M Merrick County Judge Seal. Jan 30 Feb 6 13
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Polk County
Nebraska
Wesley M. Ward
Lulu M. Ward
L. IM. Merrick
Newspaper Subscriptions Offer From Osceola Record
An ad touts a one year subscription deal for The Osceola Record and The Omaha World-Herald at five dollars total, highlighting a savings of one dollar for readers.
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Osceola Record
The
Omaha World-Herald
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