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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
4
Osceola Nebraska Polk County official paper designation appears in the Osceola Record with publishers Douglas Johnson and editor R G Douglas listed as the county’s official paper for second class mail at the Osceola post office.
John Stanczyk a Polish farmer living six miles southeast of Silver Creek died at two o'clock Monday morning after a twenty year illness. He was 67, born in Europe, came to Nebraska in 1879 settling in Polk County where he lived 36 years. He leaves a wife and twelve children, ten of whom reside nearby, and he owned several Polk County farms. Funeral services were at the Misno Catholic church on Wednesday. A large oyster supper fundraiser and many local notices follow, including community members visiting, shipments of hogs to South Omaha, and minor local incidents. Henry Frerichs pleaded guilty in Columbus to speeding. fined $10 plus costs totaling $24.75. he admitted knocking down Edgar Howard and the case was dismissed after hospital and clothing costs were settled.
Mrs Reed from York visits Gresham relatives. Mrs Cole returns from Rising City. A son born to Mr and Mrs Spaulding on January 28. Mrs Thomas visits York. Mr and Mrs Walford and daughter Lena visit Dedrick Dey family. Mrs Law returns from Mitchell. J T Raikes returns to near Greeley with W B Pogue visiting. Mrs Brittell and children visit Lindquist family. Mr and Mrs Wade visit J L Wade in Laird Colorado. Ed McCune departs for Minneapolis for ill daughter. Ora Downing returns to Council Bluffs after two weeks with relatives. 1916 depot receipts list freight and ticket figures. Mrs Valentine returns from Chicago. Winnifred Van Meter and Alfred Olson wed at David City with Huff Olson present. Bride sister of Isch. groom from local community. wishes for long life.
Frank Osterman visits Fremont. Ray Kelley returns from a summer with Shakespearean tours. Telegrams hint at a meeting in Havens with horse blanket and rubber boots. Bert and O R Skinner visit from Columbus. Iren Hansen cannot return from Lincoln due to illness. Death reported of Charles Ward, ex-resident of Clarks, aged about fifty. Ama Pollard, born March 14 1865 in Illinois, later moved and married Thomas Boyle near Dublin. Heart trouble causes death Monday at 6, funeral at St Augustine church Wednesday at 10 with visiting priests.
William S. Ms born in England on April 10 1831 at St Mary parish died at his Central City home January 20. He left for Nebraska April 12 1873 with his family. Funeral at home under G A R Post then Pierce Chapel burial Bureau cemetery. Service led by Rev Bryant Howe and Rev H W Wagner.
Sam Cook of the Valley called on his brother Claude and family Tuesday. Mrs Mollie Kingsolver is reported sick this week. Rollie Stephenson was an Osceola caller on Monday. Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union members urged to attend next meeting for重要 business. Ralph Lawson of David City visiting friends here earlier in the week. Chas Hawley to hold closing out sale Friday February 1. James Conway visited from David City on weekend. Miss Alice Campbell returned home from York visit. Alle Tobey's sale well attended and sold out. Mrs Elsie Bond quarreled with neighbor Bertha Keehns this week. Chas Hoffer and Adam Keehn filling ice houses for summer. Wayland Merry Workers hosting old Germanacting at Mrs Frei Richter's home today.
A Ladies Night event is announced for Thursday at the local bowling alley. The promotion invites all women to join for a social bowling evening with potential specials.
In The County Court of Pell County Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will of Jane H Miller and for appointment of H H Campbell as executor has been set for hearing February 25 1915 at 10 AM. Dated January 28 1916. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
Notice from Folk County Court Nebraska that the administratrix files a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution for discharge. Hearing set for Monday February 21 1916 at 1 PM. objectors may appear. Dated January 21 1916. County Judge.
Notice of probate filed in the County Court of Polk County Nebraska for the estate of Carl Pearson deceased. The last will and testament is presented for probate and for appointment of Swan 5. Cederburges executor. Hearing set for January 23, 1916 at 9 o clock A M. Dated January 1016.
A petition to appoint H H Campbell as Executor of the estate of Jane E Miller has been filed in Polk County Court Nebraska. A hearing is set for February 18 1916 at 10. Dated January 25 1916. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
Auction lists horses cattle farm machinery and household goods to be sold Tuesday Feb 8 starting 10 am. Items include six horses several mares and a team of bay ponies plus cattle calves steers and hogs. Watch for 23 head of spring shoats two cows one bull and extensive equipment like John Deere implements and plows. Terms cash under 10 dollars and 10 months on larger sums. Auctioneers Ware Wayhurst and clerk A F Nyquist. Owner Saree Bartlett stands by Joe Karon.
In Chicago Mr Johnson leaves the store to his clerks for seven days and directs them to run it as they like. They plan a seven day record and decide to cut the price on all odds and ends to clear stock for new merchandise later.
The shop pledges a money back guarantee on unsatisfactory purchases and invites customers to visit whether they buy or not. It touts many bargains not listed in ads and asks friends to help keep relations positive and to resolve issues quietly.
A clipped ad note touts low prices with claims of never having such bargains. It highlights suits priced at 12.59, 15, 22.50 with broad selections in various styles and sizes, apparently marketed as Argentine or Gotham styles.
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