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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
5
Local notices report many residents visiting Omaha Lincoln Stromsburg and Stromg doen plus several trips to Hastings Rising City and Denver. Dr and Mrs S O Whaley Senators M H Whaley return from Florida with remarks on Miami Jacksonville Havana and Florida rail service conditions.
Last Saturday Jerry R. Crouse took possession of the D H Kunkel drug store and bus iness, purchased last September, becoming a new Osceola business man. Sam Crouse will join after June first to complete a pharmacy degree and then run the business with his brother, while Dave Kunkel stays on to assist.
I. B. LeMar moves into town this week to occupy Christopher Timm's southwest property and will begin work as an assessor shortly after settling in.
A Polk County W C T U institute will be held in Polk on Friday March 1 with all day and evening events. Devotionals, reports from Shelby Stromsburg and Osceola unions, multiple addresses by Myra Crozier Rev McNiel H G Wilcox Effie McLaird and others, round table discussions, music and solos, with dinner served by Polk Union ladies.
Those knowing themselves to be in debt to blacksmith W H Nance of Osceola Nebraska are asked to call and settle on or before March 1 to save further expense.
A car load shipment of seed potatoes from Red River Early Ohio was announced at Oberg Johnson's. The notice hints at available quantities and pickup details for farmers and local buyers.
A collage of small items covers sales and notices. Bread offer at Kelly’s 6 loaves for 25 cents. seeds for sale via Jos Scholz Jr. Emma Newcomer visits Stromsburg friends. Ed Burley attends funeral of J J Burley in Shelby. tree trimming service offered by Klassy and Bense. Harry Baird from Malvern returns home after visit. bass drum for sale at Record office. Mr and Mrs Henry Gerard visit relatives and report others planning business openings in Bradshaw and Grand Island.
A fragment notes a car load arriving soon and urges readers to place orders for seed potatoes at once for quick handling. The brief mentions Oberg Johnson's store as a location for these orders.
The Record notes a proposed power line project backed by Osceola and Shelby businessmen to unite the two towns with lighting and power. Arrangements are not finished but are expected soon, promising all day current and a boon to business in both cities.
J. L. Heald assumes the general agency for Central National Life Insurance Co of Lincoln Nebraska. Those considering life insurance are urged to view the proposition before buying and may call Ind. phone 101 to arrange a presentation.
A local blacksmith advertises horseshoeing services promising skilled hoof care and ready to shoe your mounts. Contact details are listed for scheduling.
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