Death of R A Fleming Recalls Long Civic Life
Robert Andrus Fleming died at his Nashua Iowa residence on Friday July 12 1912 after months of paralysis following a long illness. He was born June 22 1834 in Plattsburg New York and lived in Osceola Nebraska before settling in Nashua. Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev George S Wright of University Place and Masonic rites at the grave. He leaves a widow three children and seven grandchildren. He was a devout church member and longtime Sunday school superintendent noted for integrity and civic regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Fleming
Earth
M. E
George S. Wright
University Place
Masonic Fraternity
Fleming
Robert Andrus Fleming
Plattsburg N. Y
Melinda Cliftsman
Mr. Fleming
Columbus
Wis
Nashua
Iowa
Rapid City
S. D
Union
Nebr,a
Osceola
Oswego
N. Y
M. E. Church
Church Militant
Church Triumphant
Loa M,. Smith
Grand Jet
Colo
Howard B. Fleming
Robert P. Menning
Chicago
Rites Held for Mrs Jennie Rathbun at Osceola
Mrs Jennie Rathbun 99 died July 14 1912 after illness in Columbus then Osceola. Funeral at M E Church with Rev Wilcox sermon Psalms 43 5 The Haven of Rest sung by a select choir and solo Face to Face. Burial in Osceola cemetery. Mrs Rathbun born April 21 1876 in Sweden came to Polk County Nebraska in 1880. She married Chas A Rathbun Feb 14 1900. he died in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Rathbun
Fred Anderson
M. E
Rev. Wilcox
Ralph Heald
Minnie Anderson
G. T. Ray
A. M. Bell
Wm Schark
Wilber M
Johnston
TH. Ey
Sermon Notes on Justice and Salvation Through Christ
The passage discusses how justice requires a perfect life to satisfy it and explains that only Jesus could die for humanity. It cites biblical verses to show Christ’s death and resurrection as central to salvation and outlines two steps for resurrection: justification by faith and faithfulness unto death leading to eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Osceola School District Sealed Bid Notice for Property Blocks
The Board of Education of School District No 19 Polk Nebraska invites sealed bids on seven property lots in Osceola including buildings on some lots. Bids due by August 2 1912 with 10 percent certified check. Possession by January 1 1913. Board may reject any bid.
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Board of Education
Polk County
Nebraska
Smith
Osceola
Orig
Buc
Nebr
J. W. Fulman
For Sale and Local Notices from Osceola Nebr
A mix of sales ads and local briefs from Osceola Nebraska includes For Sale items a rubber road wagon and 80 acre farm plus real estate opportunities near Gesam and Osceola. Community notes cover travel medical visits funerals school improvements threshing wheat yields and several county residents' comings and goings with names such as Augustine Bell McBeth Riddle and Swanson. The page also notes a Gold Medal Contest win by Miss Miller at Stromsburg with regional participants.
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Carl J. Olson
Eva Dahlberg
Stromsburg
Hilda Anderson
Ethel Dunn
Flossie Miller
Myrtle Dolan
Ralph Heald
Mable Cremeen
Silver Creek
Miller
Farm for Sale Westberg Estate North of Osceola
462 160 acres known as the Westberg farm located two miles north and west of Osceola and six miles north of Stromsburg. It is northwest of section 7 town 14 range 2 west. Sold to settle the estate. Oliver Westberg, Executor.
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Westberg
Osceola
Stromsburg
Oliver Westberg
Reverend Wilcox Returns to Lead Utah Themed Services
Rev Wilcox, after two weeks in Utah and Colorado, will be home this week and in the pulpit next Sunday. The morning sermon is titled In the Spirit on the Lord's Day and the evening address discusses Religious Conditions in Utah. Services are open to all attendees.
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Wilcox
Utah
Colorado
Importance Recognized in Local Election Remarks
A constituent questions whether the elected official fully appreciates their office while another responds that he does. The exchange centers on the new officeholder’s inaugural actions and perceived understanding of duties.
Very Trying Teo Puglists Lead a Hard Life
A dialogue implies puglists face tough work yet can hire writers for monologue style acts in vaudeville. The counterpoint notes the need to memorize the monologue. The exchange hints at theatrical labor and talent development in entertainment venues.
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Teo
Contemplating a Dark Deed Heiress Vows Bold Hair Change
The heiress, facing aging and a gray streak in her hair, declares she will not hide in disgrace. She insists dyeing her hair is a rich act, rejecting societal shame as she stands before a mirror.
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Lorger
Fairy tale marriage ends in divorce mention
Dialogue humorously questions the notion of happy endings in fairy tales. A child asks if a story’s couple truly lived happily ever after, and the reply suggests they divorced, challenging the fairy tale ideal.
Notice of Guardian Appointment and Will Probate
Dated July 2 1979 Henry Campiell county judge. In Potx County Nebraska a petition to appoint Swan Oderberg as guardian of Erik John Anderson, an incompetent person, set for July 27 1912 at 3 p.m. in County Court. Also estate of Gertritha Schmoker probate of lost will and appointment of Markus Timm as executor, set for July 18 1912 at 2 p.m. Dated July 8 1912.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Louisa Ellen Kennard
State of
Samuel G. Pheasant
Potx County
Erik John Anderson
Rersons
Mattr
Swan Oderberg
Folk County
Margritha Schmoker
Markus Timm Ag
Notice to Creditors in Polk County Nebraska Estate
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska notice to creditors of Martha Brigham deceased. Claims must be presented by January 14 1913 with debts payable by July 18 1913. The court will sit August 13 1912 October 14 1912 and January 14 1913 at two P M to receive examine hear and allow claims. Dated July 13 1912 Henry T Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Martha Brigham
Said County
Family Discusses Smoking Morals and Rewards
A father challenges his son Lawrence on smoking at fourteen with a test of self control and a monetary offer. He proposes gifts of 210 or 100 if he remains smoke free until age twenty one after consulting a doctor. The exchange shows a domestic stance on cigarette use.
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Lawrence
Puzzle Captioned Line Misquotes Aims For Comic Cog
A fragmented comedy prompt questions why a new pray is called trying it on the cog, with a garbled reply about forty often raising a hew. The text appears as a quip or cryptic exchange. No clear attribution or date is given in the readable portion.
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John Frederick Anderson
Mary Hobson
Amanda Osborne
Omaha
Hilma Anderson
Rathbun
Ullls
R. K. Baum
William Welch
Baum
M. E. Bittner
Welch
Mrs. Welch
Presbyterian Church
Pastor Russell
Jesus
Limelf
Dam
Lot No
Orig'l
Bik. No
H. Ball
J. E. Hill
W. O. Mickey
Goose Lake
Saskatchewan
Canada
Henderson Block
Hill-Mickey Land Company
Osceola, Nebraska
Co. O. Johnson
H P Claussen
Crick
Pete
Atre
Gesam
J Augustine
Shelby
Ole Oberg
Vic
Pauline Parks
York
Leah Shaw
Lewis Fimm
Central City
Frank Ferguson
McCammon Il Ho
J. W. Riddle
H. I
Bond
Ferguson
Dean Stalnaker
Polk
M. Colwell
S. O. Whaley
Mes L. A. Bridgland
Park City
Lincoln
Dr. Whaley
Hos Moh Whaley
Chas. Chase
Irene Morse
Cunningham
Pete Nelson
Rising
L. Benson
Grand
A. M. Blevins
Gertrude Inks
Vera Snider
San
Frank Johnson
Hardville
Axel
Johnson Henry Verdon
Central
Utt
Ton
Harold Kautner
Woplang
Foruma
Boburg
S. W. Gushee
Dr. Ludden
Ludden
St. Anthony
Idaho
Hulda Lind
Carl Baum
Gladys and
Hallie Baum
Arthur Baum
Fairfield
Earl Baum
N. J. Sipherd
Pueblo
Amos Freiday
Rising City
Elizabeth Sheppard
Ind
Frank A. Swanson
Mead
Ben Johnson
Swansgn
P. J. Ah
Stramsburg
Ed Deland
Pierson
Grand Army
Wm. van Hoosen
Mr. VanHoosen
Allie Mills
W. J. Rickly
R. J. Racely
Pender
Mr. Racely
Bradshaw Monitor
L. D. Beltzer
BE .B. Heinemeyer
O. E. Mickey
Harry Davis
Charlotte Allen
J. H. Jarmin
F. H. Ball
Musetta
Ball
Sam Crouse
John Alen
Elias Timm
George Fleming
Wahoo
Howard Fleming
E. L. King
Mesdames
S. S. Snell
Wm. Welch
M. A. Mills
5. O. Whaley
H. T. Arnold
H. F. Henderson
H. M. Powers
Jonny Baum
Henderson
H. C. Beebe
C. E. Milks
W. O. Johnson
H. J. McBeth
Lin- Laura Sturdevant. Com
Harry Pike
Shickley
H. D. Haverly
Benedict
Fred Karrer
George Rhodey
Reed Dawson
Shelby Friday
R. H. McBeth
Marvin Mace
Gordon Mace
B. F. Brown
Shawnee
Okla
Brown
Eee Steel Hill
Mickey Land Co
Cras Orgie Valative
Hadda Olson
Samuel A. Snider
Henry
Campiell
Nenry H, Campbell
Popes Is
Turner
V.orce
Weslyan Conservatory of Music
Johannes
Call Independent Phone
Oscaola, Nebraska
Vic's Cafe
Ray
Ryan’s
Gem Theatre
Bath
Globe Launary
F. H. Oberg
Dr. Byers
King
Neobraske
M.E Bittner
King & Bittner
Attorneys At Law
MLA. Mis
F. D. Mills
H.C. Beebe
Millia, Mulls & Beste
Jovena
Cheyenne County
Sime
DCO
Henry Tj, Campbeli
Osceola Band
J. Erisman
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