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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
5
Local items report births marriages and deaths in Osceola Nebraska with mentions of community figures and visitors. Funeral services for R A Fleming 78, long Osceola resident, and many short notices reflect daily town life and shifting residents.
Mrs Jennie Rathbun died July 14 1912 aged 36 after cancer battle in Columbus and Osceola. Funeral at M E church with Rev Wilcox sermon psalm 435 The Haven of Rest sung by choir and soloist Ralph Heald. Rathbun survived by mother four sisters and one brother. Card of thanks from family. Mrs R K Baum died at midnight after apoplexy in Osceola visiting Welch home. Funeral at Presbyterian church Friday with viewing 2 to 3 and service at 3. Next week obituary to follow.
A pastor's sermon excerpt on sin justice and salvation sits alongside sealed bids by School District No. 19 Osceola Nebraska for multiple Osceola properties and a county court probate and guardianship schedule. The notices specify bid lots, possession by January 1, 1913, and a July 1912 hearing calendar.
160 acre Westberg farm two miles north and two miles west of Osceola and six miles north of Stromsburg in section 7 town 14 range 2 west for sale to settle estate. Executor Oliver Westberg announces sale.
M. E. Church Reverend Wilcox finishes two week stay in Utah and Colorado and will be home this week. He will preach next Sunday with morning theme In the Spirit on the Lord's Day and evening topic Religious Conditions in Utah. Services invited.
A pair of constituents spar over the value of the office and the new official’s compensation. One questions the holder’s appreciation of the office while the other counters with a demand for a higher salary, highlighting public scrutiny of leadership pay.
A heated exchange contrasts boxing life with vaudeville fakery as fighters discuss monologue work and the challenge of memorization amid showbiz demands. The dialogue hints at hardship and performance pressures in entertainment circles.
The proud heiress contemplates a drastic act as gray strands appear in her hair. She insists with resolve that dyeing her hair is a disgrace she will not accept, declaring she will not be made to believe otherwise.
A child questions a fairy tale about marriage and happiness ending in divorce, challenging the notion that stories must end with eternal bliss. The exchange highlights a child's reasoned skepticism about conventional fairy tale conclusions.
In the matter of the Estate of Mar gritha Schmoker deceased for probate of the last Will and Testament and appointment of Markus Timm as Executor set for hearing on July 47 1912 at 2 PM dated July 8 1912
Notice to creditors of Martha Brigham deceased in Nebraska. Claims must be filed by January 14 1913 and debts paid by July 13 1918. The County Court will hear claims August 13 1912 October 14 1912 and January 14 1918 at 2 PM. Date July 1912. Agent Campbell registered.
A family discussion on underage smoking follows with Lawrence admitting a cigarette habit at fourteen. The father offers $100 per boy to refrain until twenty one, contingent on medical advice. The doctor’s view sways Lawrence and his brothers to decline smoking, ending the matter.
A fragment notes a playful phrase about testing a new play by calling it trying it on the dog and mentions a bow as a reaction. The text presents a theater quote or aside without clear context or full reporting.
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