15 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
1
A lively rural chronicle portrays Nebraska harvest time with threshers, binders, and field crews moving through golden grain. Farmers, neighbors, and judges mingle as wheat shocks rise and preparations begin for oats, while dinner calls and shop talk lure workers toward the fields.
Night watchman Wm Horst found a fire at midnight in the rear of Joe Karrer's new store. The blaze burned the lower sash and inner floor but was extinguished quickly, with the frame damaged and the window pane put out of commission. Origin unclear but some suspect possible malicious attack, though the building remains fire safe.
A long list of local residents and guests is noted, including Albert Benjamin visiting Central City, Charles Niermann riding to Grand Island, Chas Rochlitz and sister Ella visiting, Dr. Banghart with family in York, Mrs. Banghart and two daughters from York staying with Mrs. C. L. Ayers, and many others traveling to neighboring towns for weekends, social visits, or business. Local items describe engagements, moves, and preparations for the lodge hall, marriages, and community events with frequent mentions of Osceola, Stromsburg, Shelby, Grand Island, and Lincoln.
The group is in high demand as they travel, drawing praise for their excellent work wherever they go.
Four Mutual reels shown each night this week at 8 pm and 9 pm. Admission prices are 5 and 10 cents.
A program listing shows a 2 reel American Feature Regular Keystone Fun Maker with When Love Took Wings, a 2 reel The Two Sentences, and a 1 reel Reliance Drama Only A Tramp featuring Harry Musselman.
Neighbors gathered Saturday evening July 10th at Joseph Swansen’s Platte precinct home to surprise him on his 37th birthday. He received a fine rocker. refreshments were served as guests wished him happiness. We note rain, growth of weeds, and local crops promising a good season. Mr and Mrs Swedenburg visited relatives, Swan Larson painted buildings, and the Pleasant Will Ladies Missionary Society planned a Thursday meeting at Mrs Swanson’s.
Monday the 26th day of July at 8 oclock P M school Dist No 31 will sell at auction the old school building at the school house District reserves right to hold old building until new one is completed Chas R Timm Dir
For sale a five acre tract four blocks from the square with a modern house and another good city property. Also a 160 acre farm three miles east of Stromeburg and 314 miles south of Osceola. See E. L. Marquis. 3-8t.
A Cobart M Cable Piano in good condition is offered at a bargain by paying the balance due. Location Osceola. For details write Prescott Music Co. Lincoln Nebraska.
Notice offers three good teams and wagons for excavation or dirt hauling. E. J. Howland advertises availability for any related work. Arthur Williamson connected to the sale appears in the line. The item targets contractors seeking labor and equipment.
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