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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
1
In Osceola and Hackberry area communities residents recall the 1888 blizzard that struck Nebraska, freezing temperatures, deep snows, and widespread peril. The account shares firsthand memories of pupils sheltered, neighbors aiding children, frostbite, near losses, and rescues, with mentions of local families and volunteers who helped endure the storm.
Edward Croissant married Miss Viola Elliott at his parents home with Rev J K Surface officiating. The couple plans a honeymoon to Illinois after the ceremony, as local friends extend best wishes for a happy life together.
Harry Island and wife of Osceola visited relatives in this timber region. Anton Heimer was at the Omaha market with cattle and hogs. The W. A. Burritt sale was postponed to the 14th inst. J E Skidmore of Central City called on friends Friday. Mrs. Jerry Rosenberry is home after a brief Osceola visit. George Irland spends the week at Hamburg. Oscar Guyer and family returned to Blair after two weeks with relatives here. The Banana weather turned icy with 16 below zero. others report frozen door knobs and plans to relocate to a Canada farm until thaw. C S Cunningham expects his men to work on the ice harvest soon.
G H Duffey advertises a shoeing shop at Dr Oberg's veterinary barn specializing in treating foot diseases and lame horses. Free examination offered. Plain new shoes 50 cents each and resetting 25 cents each.
A pair of geldings seven years old weighing 2800 pounds, one mare nine years old weighing 900, two sets harness, one lumber wagon, one Deering binder, one Jenny Lind walking cultivator, one John Deere riding cultivator, one Janesville disc, one Elk surkey plow, and a brand new John Deere gang plow. Parties may call at Albert Pierzon's to see them.
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