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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
4
Editor Merrick county plans a fall vote to switch from supervisor to commissioner government, echoed by similar moves across the state as the system is hailed as most practical. The piece also notes political maneuvering around Bryan and Hitchcock, plus local notices and community happenings in Polk including births, visits, and incidents.
The Tekamah Herald notes satire on Democrats paying 850 dollars yearly to Lincoln for water at the state house. It questions the daily 15000 gallons use and suggests officials, mocked for reluctance to drink Lincoln’s brine, might seek another thirst slaker.
An Omaha interview shows W. J. Bryan declining to advise the Nebraska state convention and predicting a strong prohibition victory. He notes wets carried the primary and forecasts a large total vote, with Democrats in November likely to protest the state ticket and influence the national delegation.
Mrs C B Younger died at her home ten miles northwest of Osceola on Wednesday evening July 26 after a several months illness. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday at 2 pm with interment in Beulah cemetery.
Clay Center Sun notes Osceola Implement Co runs a promotion offering a one pound bucket of axle grease for one dollar with every five dollar purchase to help keep dust down. The deal ties into local awareness of dust control as the sprinkler system operates nearby.
Heat and dry conditions prevail as Charlie Hoffer runs the Company engine this fall. Many have finished stacking this week. Hubert Duren threshes with a machine from Illinois. Local families visit relatives and attend gatherings, with plans for a new corn crib and granary.
Polk residents report births, visits, and travels. A son was born to Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Peter on Sunday July 22. Many townsfolk make short trips to Central City, Seward, Lincoln, and Beatrice. Local families host and visit relatives across Stromsburg, Lincoln, and nearby farms.
A sequence of local updates reports residents visiting moving and illness. Har ley Houdershheldt hosts a dance in a new barn last Wednesday evening. Homer Hartson visits Shelby from Osceola last Thursday. Maurice Umshler returns from Omaha hospital. Welch leaves for Rockport Ills. Sam Ball visits Osceola Tuesday. Idd and Jasper Funkhouser seek treatment in Madison. Deeds family from Orleans visits Babcocks. sisters Mrs Deeds and Mrs Babcock. Ralph Sommerstedt moves Monday to new Stonebuilt house east of Bealegrage. Mrs Perry Johnson and daughter Mac from Stromsburg visit Babcocks and suffer food poisoning. D F Poynter and children spend Wednesday in Osceola. Krubmach and Thelen attend Democratic convention. Polk County Sunday School Convention held with afternoon services at U B church and evening Epworth League and Christian Endeavor at M B church. Tom Casselberry leads. Florrie Weeden Madge Moore Flint Crozier speak. quartet sings Beautiful Dreamer. Solos by Allen and Esther Hills. Next year convention site undetermined.
Stromsburg residents share visits to Durant Verona Garland and Polk while travelers head to Hastings Lincoln North Platte and Kearney for conventions business and family gatherings. Births fractures and reunions mark a week of local activity with extended kin from Mead Pueblo Sioux City and Lincoln.
Bernard Allinder born June 26 1896 Polk County Nebraska died July 23 1916 in Denver Colorado after seven weeks away seeking health. He was in poor health since January and at York College last winter contracted a severe cold. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs J P Allinder three sisters Effie Margaret Edna and two brothers Sigurd Carl and many friends. He expressed faith in God and a readiness to depart. A Mission church Stromsburg membership choir involvement led to white crepe on his chair. Funeral at Mission church Stromsburg Tuesday July 25 at 3 pm with a 2 pm home service conducted by Rev Abel Anderson. Deep sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Local residents share weekend visits and extended travels. Ralph Peterson, Peter Olson, and families visit Stromsburg. Mrs. O P Jones from Fremont visits former neighbors. Des Moines and Ames ties emerge through F E Samuelson and Forest Jones. The piece notes travel to Billings Montana and yoked family movements, plus a stroke affecting Mrs Severine.
The Allinder family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their help during the illness and death of their son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Allinder and Family appreciate the word and deed kindness shown.
Mrs. Mary Addison of Osceola lauds Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain and dizziness, stating the remedy restored ability to work and function. The ad notes a 50 cent price and urges purchases from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY. Also mentions a Breeders Directory for Nebraska Improved Live Stock Breeders Associa tion issued and available free via H J Gramlich of Lincoln. The directory lists livestock breeders, breed registries, and animal registration rules. The Polk County Fair premium list is referenced for judging entries and prizes.
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