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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
A long editorial voice celebrates the notion that Ireland’s question is settled and peace may prevail. It praises the treaty’s provisions, notes mixed views among Sinn Fein and Dr Valera followers, and hopes for lasting harmony without sacrificing honor. The piece contrasts past turmoil with anticipated calm and urges calm, reasoned progress.
The governor plans a brief special session to trim state expenses, relieve taxpayers, and address road funding and salaries. The Record supports relief measures, notes divisions on gasoline tax relief, and expects a quick ten day session with swift legislative action.
A 1922 notice sets a wolf hunt starting 10 30 a m with lines described for a three mile west from Hahn school to the channel bridge and eight miles west from Dist 9 school. Captains listed per line include Joe Jahn Fred Hengreler John Ernest on the north and Joe Swan Joann Kropatsch Fritz Johansen on the west line. Louis Rynst Nicky Gondringer Bill Glatter and Werner Johansen Frank Jaax Frank Glatter on the east and south lines.
Have you got a mysterious key Find the answer at C E Hansen Co displayed in the window Friday morning for full particulars. The notice invites curiosity about a forthcoming event and directs readers to the storefront for details.
Evening State Journal offers weekly home delivery after the evening train. No post office trip needed during winter evenings. Ordered by Robert Doug lag care Record.
The Ogeeola Royal Neighbors hosted a reception for Mrs. Wm. Ehlers of Strasburg Colorado visiting in town. A New Year Family Reunion celebrated Adam Herrmann with relatives from Madison and local family. A. J. Hertman’s 48th birthday was marked by a surprise gathering. E. R. Ware's 32nd wedding anniversary honored by friends, with Harold Ware visiting from Omaha. J. J. Merrick and D. H. Kunkel attend the Polk Butler County Insurance Co meeting in Shelby.
Stromsburg notes recount visits and trips among residents including Mrs. August Olson and Mrs. Ray Warner. Reports cover hospital trips, business travels to Grand Island and Omaha, moves, a Woodmen Lodge installation, births and funerals, plus a fatal accident involving Mr. Claus Sanders and a wedding near Petersburg Nebraska.
A lengthy Shelby column records residents visiting Omaha for visits and funerals, moves to farms, and illnesses. Entries mention Mrs. George Smith, Miss Wincie Benda, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Stamm visiting Ord, Duiduning shipping hogs to Omaha, and several Shelby residents returning from Omaha trips. The piece also notes moves to Los Angeles, a pneumonia illness in a child, ice company activity, and a hunting lodge operated by local men down on the Blue River.
The entry records the marriage of Nick Schlentz of Elgin to Miss Tena Schinzel at Sacred Heart church Shelby on Tugeday morning with Rev Wagner officiating. they will reside in Elgin. It notes the Rebekah lodge installing officers including Mrs George Curren and others, an oyster supper, and Osceola lodge drill team attendance. A Meridian Garage fire nearly flames out due to pyrene, injuring Louis Hastert. Further marriage notices include Walter Umshler to Vera Hardy in Kearney. The Record extends congratulations. Community deaths and funeral attendance are mentioned for Chris Eppler and the Stamm family. News on Farmers’ Grain Co annual meeting and board election in Shelby, with plans to join U S Grain Growers Inc. A Shelby Wholesale Seafood Market ad and local visits from Hordville residents are included. Other items cover quarantine updates, Commercial Club officers, coyote hunting guidance, church orchestra, and calf losses at Filmer Hanquist's farm.
Polk residents report illness and recoveries, visits, and small town events. Several names appear including Elmer Cash Oscar Larson Mrs C E Putman St Refshauge J R Selbyn D N Mills P E Shostrom T A Stevens Abe Mallonee Oscar Strand Ernest Kerker Ellen Bay Mary Nierman Lucy Whitacre A W Shafer Z F Myers J L Stouffer Grace Lindburg Steen Peterson Matson Dick Myers and Will Cohagen with routine duties like car sales repairs post moves and a basketball game recap noting the boys win and girls loss.
A P Adolfson, 83, longtime Polk County resident and Swede Plain church member, died January 6 after a stroke. Born in Sweden in 1838, he homesteaded in Nebraska with his wife Johanna, leaving behind five children and many descendants. Funeral conducted by Rev. Sahlen and Rev. Samuelson at Swede Plain church.
Mrs W Edgerton died at her daughter Mrs A F Nuquist in the city after a few days illness. Funeral from the Nuquist home at 10 tomorrow with Rev W W Hull officiating. Interment Osceola cemetery. Relatives arrive from Idaho and Washington for the funeral. Obituary to follow next week.
The Wesley Chapel Missionary Society will hold a bake sale at the Farmers Union Store Saturday afternoon January 14. Proceeds help church outreach and local missions.
Miss Freda Swanson visited cousin Mrs. Gus Sandin and returned to Omaha. Miss Grace Pheasant traveled to Lincoln on official business. Mrs. Ka Irland visits her parents in Shelby. Mrs. Carrie Nyquist and Mrs. Hazel Rhoades from Stromsburg were in the city yesterday. Claus Johnson and son Arthur arrived from Orient, Iowa for Mrs. Maria Nelson’s funeral in Stromsburg. Mrs. Etta Ball of Lincoln is staying with Fenton Daniel’s family. Martin Fasbender announces a public sale at his Shelby area farm two miles west and two and a quarter miles south on Tuesday January 17 including live stock and machinery as he quits farming.
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