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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
5
A crowded item list shows visits and travels of residents including Gray in Lincon and Bras and Dunn figures. Medical, legal, real estate, and farm supply notices appear with auctions, sales, and professional services.
Revival meetings show increased attendance with two services daily at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m Next Sunday marks the quarterly meeting with Presiding Elder Alexander present and preaching The quarterly conference will be held Saturday night after the revival services and conclude the program
The Polk County Farmers Institute will be held in Osceola on Monday and Tuesday February 19 and 20. Afternoon and evening sessions on February 19 and morning and afternoon on February 20 feature lectures by D. P. Ashburn, Mrs. W. E. Welton, W. D. McKee, and Val Keyser. Prizes will be awarded for best sowing of corn with further details to appear next week. The institute aims to be a strong affair and attendance is encouraged.
A Polk County Teachers Association meeting is set for Saturday January 27 1906 at 2 pm in the Osceola District Court room. The program includes music by Osceola Third Room Pupils notes from the State Association Penmanship in public schools Flo Detweiler Clyde Hoffer Grammar grade pupils The Indifferent Pupil Ada Brown Vella Knerr How to make History a Study of Real Life by Frank Power Josephine Blixt and general discussions open to all teachers and friends of education. Announcement of changes in the new law governing teacher certification will be made at the meeting.
Breeding cockerels offered at bargain price and a Poland China male hog for sale. Contact G. Hendrickson in Uscéola Nebraska RS 2.
W H Meyers marked his 70th birthday with an informal men’s party at his home from 7:30 to 10. Judge Campbell dispensed lighthearted punch “justice” while guests feasted, smoked, and chatted. Attendees included L F Anderson, E A Walrath, Geo Dimick, and many others. hosts Mr. and Mrs. Meyers ensured a pleasant evening.
Lewis Van Hoosen son of Mr and Mrs L J Van Hoosen married Elizabeth Mulligan of Lincoln at a Catholic church on Wednesday January 17 The groom a former Osceola boy and now an engineer on the Burlington out of Lincoln is described as energetic and capable The bride is noted as accomplished with a wide circle of friends The Record extends best wishes and plans a visit in the capital city for fifty two weeks The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents in tea or tablets by G T Ray & Co.
The Fremont Commercial Club invites enterprising men seeking locations for jobbing or general distributing business to consider Fremont Nebraska. The city lies on major railroad lines including Union Pacific, Chicago & North Western, Burlington, and Great Northern, offering favorable through rates to Omaha and Lincoln. Fremont is a established jobbing and manufacturing center with ample banking capital and enough size to preserve individual interests yet avoid metropolitan absorption. Contact the Fremont Commercial Club for the Jobbing and General Distributing Booklet.
Lincoln hosted a visit by the Imperial Chinese Commission on a U S tour seeking information on commerce education and government practices. Lincoln was the only city visited between San Francisco and Chicago with interest shown in the State Farm agricultural display and methods.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised to subdue pain instantly when applied to piles sores cuts boils and similar conditions. The salve draws out inflammation reduces swelling acts as a rubefacient and purportedly aids nature to permanently remove the trouble. Sold by G. T. Ray & Co.
Fragmentary note mentions a price offer for turkeys and a single payment, referencing Young & Holt. No clear event date or full details available.
Frank Hagerman, working for J. Locke while he was away in Oklahoma, broke his leg when a wagon team jerked as he stepped up. He was taken to Stromsburg for treatment. Hagerman farms with John G. Swanson northwest of town.
List of letters and postal cards remaining uncalled for at the Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending January 25, 1906. Names include Frank E. Mobery Thomas Noon Mrs W Burkholder Samuel G Pheasant and P M.
The Record list grew with additions including Peter Lindblad Budgeport C E Doremis Stromsburg Mrs Beasie Hill Cenreal Orla Lewis Van Hoosen Lincoln F T Bennett Shelby Albert Hult Stromsburg John Finecy Silver Creet. The entries name individuals and places linked to the ongoing records update.
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