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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
1
A jubilant editorial proclaims Polk County ends one era and ushers in a reformist administration led by Claus Anderson as County Treasurer replacing Johnny Lees. The piece revels in political change, denounces prior graft, salutes new officials including Henry Campbell and Joel Hansen, and promises a square deal while lampooning opponents.
Two billiard tables and four pool tables offered for quick sale as part of a shifting business plan. Buyer should act fast. H. E. Newton Osceola Nebraska. Also notice from J. M. Stewart stating he will not be liable for debts incurred by anyone in the Osceola Nebraska case dated January 6 1906.
A promotional offer lists the Osceola Record together with a bi weekly Swedish journal for $1.00 and the Osceola Record with Prairie Farmer Weekly for $100.
Correspondence shows J O Peterson visiting York and D E Peterson going to Waco for a painting job. Families travel to Rising City Benedict and Lincoln for visits or meetings with Baptist Board. Numerous residents visit Des Moines Illinois Osceola Phelps County Lincoln and other towns for holidays work or visiting relatives. Several moves and events including a death in the community and local business and social notes conclude the item.
John tox arrives from Columbus and Oscar Olson spends New Year’s Day at his Stromsburg home. Rev Bowers and wife of York visit friends. Miss Mabel Sylvester of Surprise visits Miss Myrtle Leard. Dr J G Woodard is in town on professional business. Wm Logalls travels to Sioux City for real estate work. Woodmen plan large blowout installation and oyster supper Friday night. Mesdames Raitt and Stamm seek hospital treatment in Columbus. J Q Rathbun and children visit Omaha for a few days. B F Custer travels to O’Neill with son William to Fremont for schooling. New firm Merrick and Cunningham launches into business. J B Ryan from Ft Collins arrives to visit for a couple weeks.
The Polk County Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting at the Osceola Courthouse on Saturday January 6 at 2 P M with G T Ray secretary A grand banquet and installation of new officers of the Tribe of Ben Hur at the Pratheral ball that evening All members urged to attend and bring baskets Also a notice seeking 500 turkeys at top market price by Young Holt.
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