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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
1
The article recalls anniversary reflections on Gettysburg with vivid notes on bravery and the Union cause. It mentions veterans and citizens gathering as speeches loom and the reader is urged to remember the 1863 battle and its lasting impact.
I extend sincere thanks to the Grand Army Post and others for their generosity enabling my attendance at the Gettysburg reunion. Your kindness remains one of the pleasantest recollections of my life. Ww. J. Conklyn.
Ada Anderson and Eva are listed as misses in a city notice. The fragment reports two individuals with formal title Miss, connected to local event or registry. Further details are unavailable in the text.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Zinnecker celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their daughter Mrs Paul C Timm s home in Osceola with a large invited circle. A program including songs prayers and speeches followed a noon parade of gifts and many relatives from Greenfield Columbus Curtis Milford and other places attended. The couple who married July 2 1863 in Germany moved to America in 1873 and settled in Nebraska later. They have thirteen children with ten present. two sons William and George were absent. The Record extends congratulations and notes their long eventful life and family devotion.
The M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 10 A M Morning Worship at 11 Epworth League at 7 Evening Worship at 8 Prayer Meeting Thursday at 8 P M.
Miss Julia Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Claus A Peterson of Polk married Charles E Jones of Hamilton County at her parents home Saturday June 28 at 4 PM Rev Tornquist of the Swedish Baptist Church officiated in the presence of many guests. The bridal party included Agnes Ekstrand Bertha Hanquist Leonard Peterson and Reuben Jones. Nannie and Anna Sidwell sang a duet and the Hardville band performed. Wedding gifts included substantial checks from the parents totaling about 350 and the couple will reside in Verona Clay County after a brief honeymoon.
The Record notes a reception last evening at Mrs Paul Timm's home for Mr and Mrs Merman A Zinnecker following their Monday wedding. Groom's parents hosted a pleasant social affair with outdoor games and refreshments amid many young friends. The bride, a Columbus high school graduate with musical talent, and the groom plan to live at the George Horst farm after Sept 1. Other brief society notes follow about local residents and visits.
Polk residents share visits from Stromsburg Clarks and York and Omahas trips. Edna Tenney stays with Aurora relatives while Anna and Sophia Noden of Vagata Ills visit David Anderson and August Nelson. The Polk Progress notes school meeting results and upcoming games with Clarks and Stromsburg events.
Workmen began Tuesday enlarging the new power plant established by Clarence Miller and Frank Chauner. The rear roof will rise to raise foundations for furnaces and the south side will expand 30 by 80 feet twenty feet high. A 150 HP Corliss engine is in use, with a 250 HP engine and a 75 HP auxiliary to follow, as electrical materials arrive and operations approach full power availability for rural lines.
At a county court session Tuesday, Fry Schmoker Henry Grossnicklaus and Irvan Grossnicklaus faced assault and battery charges filed by William Miller after a fight at the Sche meeting in Stull district. Fred Schmo and Henry Grossnicklaus pleaded guilty and paid fines. Irvan Grossnicklaus pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to August.
Epworth League at the M E church calls all young people to attend Sunday at 7 o clock. The meetings are described as lively and full of energy with good ventilation and comfortable seating. Young men are asked to remove coats and a fan is provided.
Osceola area young ladies residing or visiting are invited to attend a Bible study session at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Brotherhood room of the KE church. The Philathea Class extends a welcome to all attendees.
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