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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
A long essay uses the tool as a metaphor for political intrigue. It warns against dropping a wrench into delicate mechanisms, then shifts to a wedding notice for Fred Branting and Miss Melly F Rodene, detailing the ceremony and future plans.
Louie Schott son of Mr and Mrs Emil Schott of Shelby wed Miss Rosie Gabel daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Gabel north of Shelby at St Andrews church. Rev Father Wagner officiated. Attendants were Elbert and Lydia Gabel. After ceremony guests enjoyed dinner supper and a dance. They will farm Emil Schott farm northwest of the city.
The marriage of Hubert Alt and Agusta Janicek took place at St Andrews church north of Shelby on May 25 with Rev. Faesler officiating. Adolph Alt was best man and Anna Janicek bridesmaid. After a wedding breakfast the couple honeymooned in the western part of the state and will settle on the Powers place seven miles north of Shelby.
Funeral services for Irvin Brush LeMar were held at the M. E. church with a large turnout and floral tributes. The obituary details his Indiana birth in 1851, moves across Illinois and Nebraska, church work in Mead and Osceola, and three sons tribute note. The family expressed gratitude for sympathy, flowers, and songs.
Through her son attorney Harold LeMar of Rapid City South Dakota Mrs Sara h J LeMar of this city serves notice to the Compensation Commissioner of Nebraska and to the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County that she will institute proceedings under the Employers Liability Law for the death of her husband I B LeMar in Stromsburg Nebraska The amount to be sued for is not stated in the information.
An observed quotation by Orison Swett Marden notes how timidity hides hidden potential. It suggests daily losses of men who never began and missed careers of usefulness and fame due to lack of self confidence.
Shelby residents engaged in Memorial Day events, visits, and local business updates. Notables include Rev. C. E. Ruch attending Wesleyan commencement in Lincoln and a long list of relatives and locals visiting Columbus, Lincoln, Omaha, and nearby towns, plus community notices about the Eastern Star installation and upcoming home nursing program.
Monson’s advertisement spotlights bargain straw hats and other seasonal items. The page notes affordable prices and limited stock, urging shoppers to act quickly for best selection.
A large Osceola gathering observed Memorial Day with a 1:30 parade from the Grand Army Hall to the Auditorium. Dr. Jordan of York spoke, graves were decorated under W R C direction, the Unknown Dead monument was adorned, and a firing squad from the American Legion fired the salute. Local businesses closed from 1:30 until program end.
Rev W W Alverson installed as pastor of the Osceola Presbyterian Church with Rev Raymond J Rutt and Rev Elbert J Nickerson delivering charges. Mrs L Sni der read a 40th anniversary paper as the congregation celebrated with a silver wedding gift and music by a male chorus. The ceremony marked two years of Rev Alverson’s service, including wartime YMCA work.
Miss Fern Hazel Casselberry and Mr. John W. Scott married this afternoon at the bride’s home southeast of Shelby with Rev. C. E. Ruch officiating. Fifty relatives and friends attended a two course luncheon. the couple plan a trip to Omaha then Peabody Kansas before settling on Eichhorn place.
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