In Days Gone By January 23 1902 Local Notes
J L Byers bought the S H Martin residence for 1500 dollars. A double wedding is announced for January 30 at Lewis Timm home: Hattie M Timm to Eric D Fillman and Charles Timm to Ricka Steinkruger. John D Harsh lost a hand in a shredder and received 150 dollars insurance. A party greeted Mr and Mrs Stanley Van Hoosen at their new home. Ed Karrer sprained his side at Graham Martin yard. Roscoe Miller left for Victor Colorado for a new job at sixty dollars a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Byers
S. H. Martin
Lewis Timm
Hattie M. Timm
Eric D. Fillman
Chas. Timm
Ricka Steinkruger
John D. Harsh
Stromsburg
Stanley van Hoosen
Ed Karrer
Graham & Martin
Roscoe Miller
Victor
Colo
Long-ago Obituary and Civic Notes in January 1916 Issue
The item recalls the death of Mrs. Jane Miller in Osceola, notes a fire department chiefs election, a newborn daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Kropatsch, and local remarks on bowling scores, market prices, and a Polk County medical feature explaining heart development in embryos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Miller
Oswald Horst
D. S. Potter
W. L. Holden
Win Klers
A. W. Lewis
Oswald Kropatsch
D. F. Barber
L. R. Israel
Stromsburg
C. E. Milks
E. J. Brown
O. P. Jones
G. A. Samuelson
Henry Herrmann
Axel F. Johnson
H. H. Olson
Lincoln
J. L. Heald
All Stars
Osceola
Tenants and Teachings From A Small Town Ledger
Ten years ago on January 16 1930 Wolbach resident H C Hansen bought Corner Drug Store from A P Wittuhn. Emil and Mrs Schott celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home in Shelby on January 15. The depot thermometer read 15 below. Mrs Helen Hornbilcom died January 8 at age 84. County Commissioners organized for the year with Lee Campbell chair and C Edwin Johnson highway commissioner. Rebekah Lodge installed officers led by Clara Dawes as N G Fern Danskin as V G and Kilma Johnston as Sire. OES installed officers including Olga Hulquest W M and F H Anderson W P. The auditorium week programs featured The Phantom City and The Girl From Woolworths along with Joan Crawford in Untamed. Asmus Hennings in Medford Saskatchewan heard KGBZ announce a farm sale.
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H. C. Hansen
Wolbach
A. P. 'Wittuhn
Emil Schott
Osceola
Shelby
Helen Hornbilcom
Lee Campbell
C. Edwin Johnson
Rebekah Lodge
Clara Dawes
N. G
Fern Danskin
V. G
Kilma Johnston
Fannie McCray
Prograim
Alice White
Woolworths
Joan Crawford
O.E.S
Eoming
W. M
Olga Hulquest
W. P
F. H. Anderson
Asso. M
Venus Campbell
Asmus Hennings
Medford
Sackatchewan
Canada
KGBZ
York
Nonice
Community Notes from Stromsburg and Lincoln
Enoch Ekstrand J P Ludden Petrus Nelson and Miss Lois Nelson attended an A B E A project superintendents linemen and bookkeepers meeting in Lincoln. Reuel and David Sword visited Omaha with David leaving for Rock Island Illinois after time with his parents. Miss Wilburta Stenbeck and Ivan Cramer announce their engagement. Clair McCormick resigns National Refining Company post. Harry Pierson takes over. James Cuda sold his sandwich shop to Lyle Dickson. Mr and Mrs C F Moore and Mr and Mrs Stanton Moore hosted sixteen friends for dinner and social evening with guests including Rev Gust E Carlson and John I Anderson.
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Enoch Ekstrand
J. P. Ludden
Petrus Nelson
Lois Nelson
Lincoln
A. BE. A
Lincoln Hotel
Reuel Sward
David Sward
Omaha
Rock Island
Illinois
C. A
S. Stenbeck
Wilburta Stenbeck
Ivan Cramer
Polk
Clair McCormick
National Refining Company
Harry Pierson
McCormick
James ‘Cuda
Lyle Dickson
C. F. Moore
Stanton Moore
Walter Rystrom
Rea May
Walter Burke
Andrew Freeman
Harriet
Gust E. Carlson
John I. Anderson
Osceola
J. A. Westenius
Why Be Idle Sermon and Church Notice
Sell it with a Want Ad. If you have no church home why not make our church your place of worship. The pastor would be glad to inform you as to the requirements for membership. The Luther League meets this Thursday entertained by the Nano Gerdes and Andrew Peter son families. You are urged to be present. There will be a meeting of the board of administration after this meeting. Next Sunday the usual services. Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 and Evening Worship at 7 20. The sermon theme for the morning is Why Be idle. In the evening we begin the study of the book of the Revelation. You are invited to be present. The Harmony Society meets a week from Thursday. John Oberg Pastor.
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Luther League
Nano Gerdes
Andrew Peterson
Board of Administration
The
Harmony Society
John Oberg
Man Finds Lost Money Ad Sparks Romance and Marriage
Tom Blake reads a lost money ad for a bag of twenty five dollar gold pieces. He tracks Virginia Vail to a lodging house, returns the bag, and a bond forms. Virginia reveals the story, they marry, and celebrate their first anniversary with the hidden gift.
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Ninth Avenue
East Twentieth Street
Seventh Avenue
Twenty Third Street
Miss Vail
West Twentieth Street
Tom Blake
Tom
Virginia
New York
Polk Mutuals Return Body Of J D Buller In Omaha
Leo Wurtz and H G Brauer retrieved the body of 47 year old J D Buller of Bradshaw after an operation in Omaha. Local residents and relatives visited, hosted dinners, and attended church and social events across Polk County, including friends at Clarks and Shelby.
Nails Set In Plaster Walls Technique
A household tip explains securing nails in plaster walls by driving them in, pulling out, wrapping with steel wool, then re driving the nail to ensure a firm hold. The method emphasizes using steel wool to grip the plaster and create a tight anchor.
Osceola City Council Proceedings November 2 1939
Osceola Nebraska City Council meets with mayor present approves October minutes and firemen list. Treasurer reports October finances by fund and approves. Lease extension with Union Pacific Railroad approved for five years from Feb 6 1940. Claims audited and warrants ordered. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Fernandez
John Craven
Dwight Bush
Merle ‘Watts
R. B. Lytle
Robert Johnston
Elmer Berger
Wells
Branting
Pratt
McDonald
Gibbins
Osceola
Nebraska
Union Pacific R. R. Co
Yea
Moon Measured Months and Week Days in Hebrew History
Flora MacFarland explains that ancient Hebrews used the moon to mark months and weeks, influencing a seven day week centered on the Sabbath. Roman planetary naming shaped Latin and modern weekday names, with Sunday through Friday tied to celestial or mythic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora MacFarland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wodin
Odin
Thor
Frea
Friga
Payne’s Paris Home Draws Tourists to Immortal Song Shrine
Detroit News writer Edwin Robert Petre notes Americans flock to 156 Galerie des Bons Enfants Palais Royale Paris, the John Howard Payne shrine where Home Sweet Home was born. Payne, famed author and actor, lived in the city with friends including Mary Shelley and Washington Irving, who briefly attracted his affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palais Royale
Palais Royal
Mary Shelley
Washington Irving
Payne
Shelley
Nelson
Paris
Irving
Fur-Seal Reservation Set for Pribilofs in 1868
The Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea were designated a fur-seal reservation by the United States government in 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pribilof Islands
Bering Sea
United States
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Osceola, Neb
Polk County Medical Society
Mother Earth
Professional Directory
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Eves
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Hesleer
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H. G. Brauer
J. D. Buller
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Clarence Johnson
Jerald Widga
LeRoy Samuelson
Carl Jones
Aurora
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Michigan
Johnson Bros. Chev. Co
S. W. Longacre
Frank Adelson
Clarks
Harvey Hahn
Martin Baack
G. M. Hill
A. E. Peterson
Greeley
H. A. Cramer
Denver
Roy Nelson
Willard Adelson
Milfred Johnson
Irene Stewart
Arborville
Cliff Cramer
Hiarry Huddleston
Kingston
Longacre
C.C. Norlin
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Ica Westley
C. R. Peterson
Elmer Hanquist
Grand Island
L. E. Blase
Carl Juergenson
Eugene
Will Blase
Carl
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Carl A. Wilshusen
Ralph Shafer
W. J. Kroger
Neal McNaught and Sons
Maxine Kroger
Central City
Maurice Lindpurg and Sons
L. C. Orendorff
Osceola Ice & Locker Storage
Lincoln Nebaska State Journal
State Journal
Hoth
Guy F. Ball
Osceola, Nebr
J. W. Oberg & Son
M. L. Eyler
Einer Swanson
Jas. J. Gibbins
W. W. Norton
Jas. E. Cook
Polk County Democrat
O. F. Branting & Sons
W. A. Cummings
Will Harrison
IowaNebr. Light & Power Co
Harry W. Pratt
Albins
D. R. Byers
Osceola Lumber Co
Hotchkiss & Wells
Fred Albers
Einer ‘Swanson
Roy Morgan
B. H. Johnson
E. C. Brown
E. C. ‘Schott
Iowa-Nebr. Light & Power Co
H. W. Pratt
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T. H. Joy
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