In Days Gone By February 25 1897 Obits and News
Mother Parkhurst died at 89 with funeral by Rev. Hull. A. L. Peters of Kepner farm near Osceola died. Dan Macken took friends sleigh riding in a bobsled. Ed Karrerthus starts work at Beatrice state institution March first. Joel P. Calkins visited from Shelby and broke a rib. W. O. Johnson Sr. comes to Osceola to visit his son. Snowstorm dropped eight inches, a rare beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orty
Parkhurst
J. F. Campbell
Abbie McCray
Hull
A. L. Peters
Sch Kepner
Osceola
Dan Macken
Ed Karrerthus
State Institution
Beatrice
Joel P. Calkins
Shelby
W. O. Johnson
Local Business Transfer On East Side Complete
A. D. Mondy of Fairbury bought the stock and implements on the east side of C. C. Schmoker and has taken possession. The report also notes the death of Gust Matson and a plan by Osceola and Shelby businessmen to install a power line for lighting and power between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mondy
Fairbury
C. C. Schmoker
Claus Heines
Cental City
E. A. Swanson
Gust Matson
Osceola and
Shelby
Jerry B. Crouse
Local Businessman Expands Firm as Family Joins
A noted Hogw professor turned business leader completes a purchase and grows his enterprise. He plans to be joined by his son Sam after his upcoming pharmacy college graduation.
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Gee al GB
TO. T
Osernly
Jim
Sam
College of Pr.armacy
Harvey Armogast and Winnie Eyler wed in Grand Island
Harvey Armogast of Gresham and Miss Winnie Eyler of Osceola were married at Grand Island Monday afternoon. Miss Irene Grossnicklaus hosted three tables of bridge at her valley home Tuesday evening with Grace Wilcox winning high score and Ruth Zang taking consolation. Marjorie Dunn assisted as hostess. Edward Oberg dislocated a elbow when a car door swung open this week and is under a doctor’s care. Mrs Jack Malek will host the S O S Kensington at her home today with Mrs Harold Johnson assisting. Mr and Mrs Ronal Peterson and son moved from their farm into the Mable Thompson residence near the square. Mrs Wm Grossnicklaus had her tonsils removed by Dr R L Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Armogast
Gresham
Winnie Eyler
Osceola
Grand Island
Irene Grossnicklaus
Grace Wilcox
Ruth Zang
Marjorie Dunn
Edward Oberg
Schroeder
Jack Malek
S. O. S. Kensington
Harold Johnson
Ronal Peterson and Son
Mable Thompson
Wm. Grossnicklaus
R. L. Schroeder
Bystander notes a new Nebraska law push and budget talk
The Bystander reports on the Nebraska Legislature debates including a new football coach Biff Jones at the University of Nebraska, bills on delinquent taxes and gas taxes, requests for eight hour days for state employees, budget pressures, and committee rule changes. It mocks legislative process while naming bills and lawmakers and comments on tax and wage issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biff Jones
Biff
Annaversity
Nebraska
Biffernia
Leggislature
Smarest Girl in Town Screening Stars Gene Raymond
Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern headline the film Smarest Girl in Town shown this weekend with performances by the famed duo. The engagement runs Saturday and Sunday at local theaters as crowds eager for classic cinema line up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Raymond
Ann Sothern
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Neal
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