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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
1
A poetic Western border meditation outlines a vast demarcation and the futility of retracing steps as travelers press west toward the unknown. The piece then shifts to local notices: Mr and Mrs George Mickey visit Osceola. Georgie Wagner attends school there. Senator Krumbach relocates to Lincoln for the legislative session. multiple families relocate or visit relatives in Fullerton Imperial and nearby towns.
A terse rural row erupts as a reader vows to confront the editor over perceived slights. The incident follows a week with heated talk and a threat of action if the editor continues. Local sport results note Ivy over Wahoo 41 to 6 and Polk girls 17 to 10. A large crowd attended the school event and a 275 lb Jersey bull arrived at a nearby farm, plus fresh shipments of Jen & Boney's Famous Rates at Model Cafe.
Mrs Cole Bond is ill with mumps. York visitors include Mrs Ed Virgin and Miss Bessie Sack. John Nethergall was in Grand Island on business. Mrs Exl Nelson of Beatrice is visiting her sister Mrs Roy Bond. Dr R S Hirsth of Seward visited Gresham. Dr Johnson reports a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Gill Lance on Sunday January 10. Richard Peter visits Stromburg, Polk County Poultry Assoc stake. Mrs John Merkley of York and Mrs Tindell of Canada visited Friday. Mrs John Walford and child of Burwell Neb visited her parents Dedrick Dey. Mrs Clifford Brittell went to Charleston to teach. Mustard is arming-day at Havens. Mark Hendrickson welcomed a new baby boy. Mrs Henry Hinck of Columbus visited, accompanied home by Vera McCormick. Death notice received of Mrs L E Stewart of Olympia Wash on Dec 21. Margie Hill, 3, broke a arm but is healing well. Chet Highbee and Arthur Warren re arrested for coal theft. later found not guilty. Fourteen witnesses subpoenaed from Silver Creek. Spring Wagon mishap near Ben left Elzie Bivens with lip cut. Munger Bell, 10, injured by a shell while handling rifle cartridges. wound is healing. Date January 15, 1910.
Earl Larson died at home after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services will be at the Lutheran Church at 2 o clock Tuesday conducted by Rev. Nel. Pallbearers include J Z J Oiheen Swan Matson and others. He was born in Sweden October 9 1841 and immigrated to America. survived by four children and five grandchildren. The obituary honors his quiet life and long community service. The notice also includes a cattle sale ad for York Nebraska with 50 brood sows and 45 spring gilts details.
A. HB. Anderson offers a thoroughbred Durae male and several bred girls for sale. Contact Green 262 in Osceola. Also notes the famous Tip-Top Bread model cafe.
Lutheran church announces Sunday School and Bible classes next Sunday. Divine services at 11 a m and 7 p m with evening service in English. Busy Bees meet Wednesday at Eva Andezeer’s home. Stomsburg District Lutheran church of Nebraska holds annual meeting here Tuesday and Wednesday July 29-27 with program to be published next week.
Mrs. Myers farm located seven miles south and three miles east of Osceola will host a public sale of livestock and farm machinery on Tuesday January 26. Auctioneer Gust Danielson will oversee the event.
The undersigned will sell at public sale on Monday January 25 1916 at the GC O Fredrickson farm located 344 miles west and 14 miles north of Swede Home. Items include 14 head of horses and mules 7 head of cattle 8 head of hogs complete list of farm implements automobile and threshing outfit Fredrickson Berglund.
O. M. Lundstrom announces a public sale for January 27 including horses cattle hogs farm machinery and household goods. Sale will be held nine miles west and one north of Osteola.
Dispersion sale announced for February 4 1915 featuring Pure Bred Short Horn cattle and Duroc Jersey bred gilts. Auction notices to be posted. contact F A Hultgren Osceola Nebraska for details.
A feature on Charles Klein's The Lion and the Mouse presented in Osceola on Wednesday highlights the play's clean portrayal avoiding villains flirts and adventuresses. The article praises its wholesome appeal and modern relevance with ticket prices listed as 2 50 to 75 cents.
Rev E M Reed went to dirt today. C A Olson went to business today. B R Gillespie made Omaha Friday. C G Gylling went to 1 ville Sunday. Andrew Nelson dr is in the city from Rising today. W C Johnson went to Lincoln on business. Friday Mrs Frank Johnson visited friends at Hordville. Miss Carrie Davidson was a passenger to Lincoln today. C J Augustine of Shelby was in the city on business Saturday. J H Roseberry sale last Tuesday netted 6322.00. A Masonic school of instruction has been held in the city during the past week. Mr and Mrs C E Mickey were guests of Stromsburg friends Friday. George and Dave Mace left for Lebanon Kansas today due to illness of brother J A Mace. he is 59, visiting with Namorman and wife. Miss Florence DeBere who has been visiting in ity returns home Monday. Mr and Mrs J A Snyder Polk were in the city Fund visiting at the home of Mr or Mrs George McCoy. Prof Huston and Miss Pearl Chase of the Polk schools attended the basketball games Friday night. Miss Anna Ludden went to Lincoln Sunday for a few days visit with her brother George Ludden and family. Miss Mary Lindburg of Stromsburg returned home Monday after a few days visit with Miss Elsie Hendrickson. The funeral of Lars Q Lamson will be held from the Lutheran church at Osceola at 2 p m Tuesday January 19.
A discussion argues for and against government ownership of railroads. It cites international examples of state owned lines with high values and contrasts them with U S private lines. The piece notes water in railroad securities and asserts U S rates are among the lowest, suggesting higher rates may be needed.
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