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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
A poetic tribute to doctors highlights their tireless service during widespread illness. The piece extols the doctor as a humane, skilled, and essential figure who bears heavy responsibility, cares for patients at all hours, and often goes unpaid. It notes the public’s reliance and the need for gratitude amid demanding caseloads.
Miller defeated Kinney in a three fall match at Osceola with falls of 18 ½ minutes, 35 minutes, and 2 ¼ minutes. The crowd praised referee Wm Horst and clamored for a Miller vs Zer sion bout, as Zer sion boasted dominance over rivals to reach Joe Stecker.
Polk County Fair Association holds a court room session at 2:00 PM on March 6 to determine whether the County Fair continues. Officials will decide if the fair will be held in the future and outline next steps.
The county judge issued licenses this week to Lee Spellman and Eliz Satterfield both of Surprise among others. Alvin E. Weeden and Hazel B. Hanshew also received licenses in the week's proceedings.
A fragmented market notes array with dubious prices and unclear quotes. The text mentions a $2 figure and a 1 cent reference amid scattered letters and stray phrases, offering no coherent trades or entities.
Judge in Columbus releases an opinion declining to intervene in the county attorney’s handling of the Johnson citizenship dispute. The ruling leaves actions in Polk County Attorney Mills’s hands and notes the case will be followed in subsequent issues. Local notices and community updates accompany the report, including travel, appointments, and obituaries.
Obituary notes Mrs Lizzie B Henderson Ray born Marshall Michigan July 14 1868 daughter of Eden F and Francis Henderson She married Grant T Ray October 10 1889 and lived in Osceola Nebraska They had three sons Glenn S Donald H and Allan G now in Spokane Boulder and at home Funeral set for Presbyterian church Friday at 10 30 a m Attending mourners include Ed Dolan Alf Sexton John Ewing Jesse Jeffrey and Ralph Sexton
O E Mickey returns from Lincoln and Ray Randall visits Stromsburg as Osceola gears up for the state tournament with York. High School teams split games at Stromsburg with boys winning 28 to 16 and girls 20 to 17. George Berck escapes a serious crash after a near collision on his way home, suffering a knee cut.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Mills thank friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, music, and floral offerings during the sickness and death of their daughter and sister Frederick Mills Ivan Mills
Osceola observers report a busy week with visits from Mrs R B Nelson and Miss Olive Nelson, Rev C A Leatgren traveling to Omaha, and Miss Helen Scott returning to Ida Grove. The paving crew resumes brick laying while the M E class hosts Mrs Jane Hendrickson.
Mrs Mollie Dolan wife of Thos Dolan died at York hospital Monday morning after sudden appendicitis and rupture followed by peritonitis. Funeral at M E church with Rev Hull and Rev Mills officiating. interment in Osceola cemetery. Born Feb 8 1871 in Indiana she moved to Nebraska in 1882 and married Dolan Aug 15 1915. She left husband and one sister among the survivors.
Harry Davis died at home in Osceola Nebraska after a long illness from bronchitis following strokes. Born August 17 1850 in Edgar County Illinois he lived in Polk and Shelby counties before settling in Osceola. He married Bethany Wagner in 1878 and left a son M C Davis. Surviving siblings are Shelby Davis and Alexander Davis. Funeral from his home Friday at 8 p.m. with Rev G W Stansberry officiating and burial in Osceola cemetery.
Hilda Christina Johnson born September 8 1876 in Polk County died February 18 1920 on the family farm. She married Frank Allinder on April 28 1899 and had two children Elida and Elford who survive with their father. She also leaves her mother Mrs. C G Johnson and sister Mrs J P Allinder. Funeral at Mission church Stromsburg conducted by Rev Abel Anderson, burial in Stromsburg cemetery.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance, love, and sympathy during our recent affliction. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. Frank Allinder and children John Allinder and family Mrs. C. G. Johnson and family.
The marriage of Miss Hazel Hanshew daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hanshew to Mr Alvin Weeden of Osceola took place at the bride's home near Shelby at 10 30 Tuesday morning February 24 Rev C E Ruch of Shelby M E church performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives. A fine dinner followed served by the bride's mother. The Record extends congratulations and best wishes.
A Saturday afternoon shower from 2 to 5 at Mrs. Cecile Miller’s honored her sister Miss Hazel Hanshew. White daisies decorated the event with gifts wrapped in white tissue. Lunch was cafeteria style with sandwiches ice cream and cake. The yellow and white cakes represented the daisy and many pretty gifts were received. Guests described the time as very pleasant.
There will be a Farmers Elevator meeting at Havens next Tuesday March 2 at 7 o clock p.m. The notice calls for local farmers and residents to attend and discuss elevator matters.
Osceola Board of Education elected Prof. C. E. Andrews of Hastings College to head the local schools for the coming year. Andrews is highly recommended by Nebraskan schoolmen and holds a Peru Normal bachelor’s degree with psychology training at Wesleyan University.
Memorial exercises at the M. I church Sunday afternoon featured four participating groups. Grand Army and Women’s Relief Corps led a procession. Judge Bayard W. Paine of Grand Island delivered an ardent address on Washington and Lincoln, praised as rare and well chosen.
Neighbors gathered at the Hernbloom home to bid farewell as Mr and Mrs Walter Hernbloom move from the old home county to the western part of the state in early March. About thirty five attendees shared a meal and presented a silver set of table spoons as a keepsake. Mrs Fridenstine and Mrs Zimmerman led the organizing committee and the Record joins friends in wishing them prosperity in their new home.
A dealer announces the sale of the balance of stock including auto accessories oils and grease at public auctions on two dates. The first sale follows the Frank Walker hog sale and the second occurs at 1 30 p m on the following Wednesday at the Ola Beebe Hotel Building.
Joe Peterson, section foreman, bought the Holis Dolan city property two blocks southeast of the depot for 3400 dollars. He will take possession this week and expects the property to be very conveniently located for his work.
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