Numerous Local Visitors and Fourth of July Notes
A long list of residents and visitors from Shelby, Polk, David City, Rising City, Lincoln, York, Columbus and Ord details Fourth of July events and daily business. Mentions include J Q Rathbun, Mrs J P Heald, Charlie Lind, Thos Barber, Miss Bessie Gylling, Colin Campbell, Ralph Mercheim, C Oscar Olson, Dr Archie Sturdevant, H H Campbell, J L Heald, Ernest G Johnson, Nels Anderson, Fred L Johnson, C O Johnson, baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Lisko, and various local activities from shopping to automotive races and gatherings at Grand Island, York, and Omaha.
Osceola News Roundup and Local Notices
Osceola residents enjoy Fourth of July visits and family gatherings. Local ads note hog for sale, two used Ford cars, and a paint discount. Community updates include travel to Grand Island, Omaha, Lincoln, and Lake Ericson for recreation and family events. Local issues include a missing watch, a stolen car recovered, and a postmaster’s health.
Commercial club dinner praised despite Fourth day travel
The Commercial club dinner drew many attendees despite people being away after the Fourth. Judge Roper of David City gave an excellent talk on Red Cross work. Mrs. F A Johnson, newly returned from Lincoln sanitarium, reports great benefit from the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Red Cross
Judge Roper
David City
Snider family guests and local visits noted at Lake Ericson
Vera and Marjorie Snider with Mrs. J. C. Marquis spend days at the Snider summer cottage on Lake Ericson. F A Johnson visits Spaulding to see daughter Mrs. G W Morgan. granddaughter returns home. H C Beebe spoke at Crystal theatre on Red Cross fundraising. over $1 000 raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Snider
Lake Erics
Vera
Marjorie Snider
J. C. Marquis
Ericson
Snider
Lake Ericson
F. A. Johnson
Spaulding
G. W. Morgan
H. C. Beebe
Silver Creek
Crystal Theatre
Red Cross
Mr. Beebe
Osceola Band Enjoys Return From Grand Island Celebration
The Osceola band returned from Grand Island after providing music for a large celebration. They reported good treatment and the organizers praised the band’s performance and indicated future engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Grand Island
Families Move Into Remodeled George Brooke Residence
Richard Epes and family now reside in the George Brooke home after a full remodel. W. O. Mickey and family will occupy the former Epes residence, marking a change of occupancy and updated living spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Epes
George Brooke
W. O. Mickey
Epes
Traveling salesman visits Spokane brother from Detroit
Howard Jensen of Spokane stopped Friday for a short visit with his brother Rev. R. A. Jensen and family. He works as a traveling salesman for a wholesale drug firm and was returning home from a trip to the Detroit home offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A.dille
Los Angeles
Calif
Gertude Dearborn
Credit Man’s Association
St. Louis
Mr. Dille
Fairbanks-Morse Company
Howard Jensen
Spokane
Washington
Rev. R. A. Jensen
Detriot
Hutchison Family Returns From Kansas Trip
Mr and Mrs J G Hutchison and their son Glen returned Friday evening from an auto trip to Sterling Kansas. The trip was without mishap and was enjoyable in every respect. The report notes Kansas wheat crops in some areas are very good and harvest will soon commence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hutchison
Glen
Sterling
Kansas
Local visitors and travels noted in Osceola report
Ward Jensen a UC Berkeley graduate plans to join the U S government in food conservation. Harold LeMar of Rapid City SD enlisted in the signal corps in Omaha after visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs G Ray returned from Walnut Iowa with Allen for a mud muddy road trip. C T Garlow of Columbus will speak at Osceola court house square Saturday about Co K Sixth Nebraska regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Jensen
R. A. Jensen
Mr. Jensen
University of California At Berkeley
Harold LeMar
Rapid City
S. D
I. B. LeMar
Omaha
Signal Corps
Illinois
California
Walnut
Iowa
Mr. Ray
Allen
C. T. Garlow
Columbus
Court House Square
Osceola
Co. K
Nebraska Regiment
Garlow
McCune Auction Sells Stromsburg Home July 10
Calmar McCune of Stromsburg announces a handsome home at auction on Tuesday July 10 at the county seat. The McCune family plans to move to Lincoln, Nebraska to establish a new home Adr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar McCune
Stromsburg
Mr. McCune
Mran.McCune
Lincoln
Vincent George Family Plans Sumner Visit
Mr and Mrs Vincent George and baby depart for Sumner to visit Mr George’s parents through September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent George
Baby
Sumner
Mr. George
Fourth of July Festivities Across Nebraska Attract Crowds
Osceola marked a quiet Fourth with closed businesses and safe celebrations. Shady Sake Nebraska resort offered fishing boating and picnics. Orpheus and Raggy Marohn orchestras performed on Sundays. Churches held a union patriotic meeting in the courthouse square with Judge Roper of David City delivering a stirring address. Citizens joined picnics at Buckley’s grove and attended events in Grand Island York Surprise and Shady Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Orpheus Orchestra
Raggy Marohn
Union Patriotic
Court House Square
Roper
David City
Osceola
Grand Island
York
Surprise
Shady Lake
Buckley’s Grove
Stromsburg
Mrs Josiah Locke Nearing Recovery After Stroke
Mrs Josiah Locke who suffered a stroke last week remains very weak at her home yet can recognize visitors at her bedside. Though in poor health for years, friends and family hope she may recover and be spared for her husband and others for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Locke
Dentist Dr Anderson sells practice to Dr Sturdevant
Dr H F Anderson sold his dentist business on Tuesday to Dr A E Sturdevant of Osceola who took possession at once. Sturdevant arrives well recommended and is welcomed as a citizen. Anderson plans to stay in David City but has not decided his exact future work. Merle Dearborn returns to Osceola to lead the Meridian garage repair department after leaving his job in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Erickson
Meridian Garage
Jacobs & Kearney
H. F. Anderson
A. E. Sturdevant
Osceola
Dr. Sturdevant
David City
Anderson
Merle Dearborn
Nebraska Buick Company
Lincoln
Merle Returns Offering Repair Services
Merle returns to offer repair work with careful and efficient attention to customer needs. He guarantees quality service and invites new and returning clients to seek his skilled assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle
Celebration at Stromsburg Fourth Held in Buckley Park
A large Stromsburg crowd gathered in Buckley park on July 4 for a peaceful patriotic event. Four speakers including R A Jensen Osceola Rev Cloud Wichita Rev Jnok L Barton Stromsburg and Petrus Peterson Lincoln addressed the war and urged loyalty and support for the administration. The speakers held the audience's attention as the celebration was deemed enjoyable and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
United States
Buckley Park
R. A. Jensen
Osceola
Cloud
Wichita
Kan
Jnok L. Barton
Petrus Peterson
Lincoln
July 10 Probable Date for Drawing Names for Draft
Washington July 4. Secretary Baker announced that the selection of men for the national war army will occur in Washington. The exact process remains secret until local and district exemption boards finish organizing, probably about July 10. A drawing from those named will summon men to appear before exemption boards in their communities.
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Washington
D. C
National War Army
Baker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee
Earth
Heaven
Hell
Satan
the Prince of Darkness the Great Rebel
Adam
Christ
Abel
Cain
Tower of Babel
J. Q. Rathbun
Shelby
Oliver Hess
J. P. Heald
Charlie Lind
Polk
Thos
Barber of
Bessie Gylling
Colin Campbell
Beatrizée
Ralph Mercheim
John Ludlow
Marjory Kunkel
Geralyn Walrath
Jay Hastings
C. Oscar Olson
Archie Sturdevant
H. H. Campbell
J. L. Heald
Ernest G. Johnson
C. O. Johnson
Lincoln Fuesday
Nels Anderson
Finecy Bros
Fred L. Johnson
Mrs. C. Beebe
C. J. Augustine
Shelby, Neb
John Lisko
G. S. Goldsberry
Elton Koehler
Mrs
Albert Ryan
Mickey
Ord
Meridiaan
Reed Hutchison
Octavia
Mrs. Watkins
Central City
Barber’s Pharmacy
Dr. Westfall
Sam Crouse
C. G. Timm
Mallard
Mrs. Earl Hassler
M. E. Bittner
Oliver, Hess
Finecy
H. J. McBeth
E. D. Fillman
Oliver Hees
Preston Offil
Ericson Lake Company
Lyle Jones
Ede Heffelkower
Clarks
Ww. O. Hansen
Caz Frahm
Rising City
J. W. Bowman
W. E. Snider
Guy Lovell
Miss Chauner
Hampshire
William Bernt
R. R. Heald
Wahoo
Brother
O. P. Heald
William McBeth
Miss Mary
Loup City
F. H. Ball
Bird Montgomery
Fairfield
Wm. Courtney
The
Osceola Shipping Association
South Omaha
Marion Vance
Fairbury
Ayre
Ford
Alex Davis
Harry
Oklahoma
Phil Campbell
Colors
Field Artillery
Arthur Perry
A. F. Nyquist
J. W. Fillman
E. J. Anderson
Thomas
Charles G. Timm
Sidney
John F. Ayres
Hazel Gubser
Robert Innes
Marjorie
Raymond Kepner
Minnesota
George Bennett
Fremont
Mrs. Claus Franz
Beemer
Mr. Franz
James Mickey
Shenandoah, Iowa
Arthur N. Johnson
Galesburg
Altona
Moline
Frank Sturdevant
Ralph Sturdevant
E. P. Sturdevant
Walter Bush
Dean
Sherriff Potter
Kearney
Mr. Potter
S. W. Swanson
North Platte
Charles
Keene Ludden
S. O. Whaley
Frances .Wilson
Vance Marquis
Vance
Burlington
Headquarters
Frank .D. Mills
R. M. Miller
W O. Cox
Roy
Claude
Mr. Mills
Verware
Ling and Plate
Little Gold & Silver
Charles Fillman
Ford Chenoweth
F. M. Leibee
Lou Israel
Mr. Leibee
Pennsylvania
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