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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
7
Weekly deadline notices request all communications by Tuesday for publication. Names must be signed to all manuscripts and written plainly. Manuscripts should be free from grammatical errors and unsolicited content.
The Commoner argues voters should boycott the party behind the meat trust rather than the trust itself. He states the meat trust grew from commercial roots, arose under a Republican administration, and gains from industrial organization under Republicans.
H W Davis of Lincoln delivered the Decoration day address at Qs ceola, home of J H Mickey, Republican governor nominee candidate. Davis reported unanimous sentiment in favor of Mickey, a veteran of the rebellion respected by all who know him.
The Polk county candidacy of J H Mickey draws favorable statewide press comment. He is described as a clean able man likely to play a major role at the convention and would help Republicans face the campaign if nominated for governor.
David City Banner notes J. H. Mickey of Polk county is favorably mentioned for the Republican governor ticket. He is described as an honorable, upright gentleman for whom no apologies would be needed if nominated.
H. W. Davis returned from Osceola where he delivered the memorial day address. He reported Polk county sentiments unanimous for J. H. Mickey for governor. Friends expect Mickey to enter the convention with strong backing from Polk York Seward Hamilton and other counties.
The Aurora Republican urges J. H. Mickey of Osceola as the governor candidate in the district. They praise him as a nonpolitician with business skill and a clean record, noting he is a near neighbor within the same congressional district and free of opposition.
The Bee notes critics accused President Roosevelt of stale platitudes but found in his Memorial Day speech forceful original views with direct bearing on current problems. It suggests he should have been more guarded to avoid upsetting his detractors.
The House opposition from Democrats weakens the chances of a government constructed Pacific cable this session. Backers warn private laying creates a monopoly requiring public tribute, while critics claim the move would bolster telegraph monopolies. Some say Congress might instead push a postal telegraph to aid commerce and mail delivery. Bee.
The Toledo Blade notes Senator Tillman openly defended suppressing the negro vote in the South and claims Democrats concede or fail to repudiate such tactics. It contrasts their stance with protests over rights for Filipinos and questions their claim to justice at home versus overseas. The piece cites South Carolina’s demographic imbalance and voting denial as evidence of hypocrisy.
A fragmented reading lists church services at First Presbyterian and other religious gatherings. It also notes meetings for O. F. and Rebekah, Masons, Eastern Star, AR, and W R C with dates on or near monthly schedules and hall venues.
Geo Ludden visited David City and Lindley Heald stopped at Hamburg Inn yesterday to visit friends. Office of the editor advertises a cheap Good Plane Binder. Ernest Thompson of Lyons returned home after visiting. W F Kepner attended a undertakers meeting in Oraha yesterday. M C Stull came from Lincoln to visit his sons in the Valley. Miss Gladys Baum of Omaha is in Osceola this week regarding her sister’s illness. Henry Conover and wife of Alton Kansas visit the Bense family. Mrs Conover is H Bense’s sister. Whaley party toured Clarks to visit M H Whaley. Railroad talk resurfaces about Stromsburg to Central City. Miss Mary A Boude left Osceola for Ottumwa Iowa. Miss Laura Whaley to spend summer in Nettle Lake Ohio with relatives. Bert Carnine’s daughter suffered a knee injury with subsequent infection. W L Howland of Alliance Nebraska arrived to visit family. foreman of railroad car inspectors. Mrs H C Hughes hosted a Sunday School social. about twenty eight guests attended. Osceola High School alumni banquet at the Pratt. small attendance due to Hallie Baum’s illness. Officers: Frank Anderson President. Florence Detweiler Vice President. Mildred Hazlewood Secretary. Alice Arnold Treasurer.
The community recounts a dull turnout for a Joe Jones dance due to rain while residents like Rhoda Blevins and Art Myers recover from typhoid fever. Sunday activities include church services, Children’s Day events, and a postponed Gresham picnic. Local people visit, dine, and travel with minor mishaps and illnesses noted.
A large wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Riesdorff north of town yesterday at 10 am united Miss Anna Reisdorff and John Thomas of David City. Rev Mather Ress officiated with Lizzie Reisdorff as brides maid and Albert Thomas as best man. Over three hundred guests attended from David City Aurora Stromsburg Shelby Vespsraise Seward Lincoln and nearby areas. Dinner followed the ceremony and gifts were numerous.
Cedar reports rain easing drought fears for a week or two. Bonner roof work at the mill. fruit crops expected light. Bert Powell and wife welcome a baby boy last Sunday. Hattie Bonner visits Osceola. Ida Hasselbach stays with Bert Powell. E. V. Price visits the Valley. Narrow weathered culverts washed out. road supervisors kept busy. Bessie Bonner visits Osceola. High water mites and pests harm young chickens locally.
Obituary reports Mrs. F. O. Green dies of consumption in Stromsburg at twenty three. funeral at Eden Baptist Church. F. O. Green mourns wife from Lincoln. A pleasant wedding at Mrs Holmquist home unites Lucinda Holmquist and Dr CU Audson with a Chicago trip planned. Numerous local movements include visits to Lincoln and relatives, alumni reception, and departures to Denver and other cities.
Beulae residents woke to a waterspout like scene Saturday morning. Mr Hoffer of Hackberry visited daughter Mrs John Barnes and family last week. Fred Johnson and wife from near Osceola spent Sunday with Chas Parkis and Dave Mace. Miss Maggie Parkis was ill recently. Mr and Mrs Harry Davis from near Shelby spent Sunday with Chas Parkis and family.
Osceola Bank Nebraska Charter No 313 reports at close of business June 8 1903 total assets 191360.14 liabilities 148334.94 including capital stock 37500 undivided profits 5525.83 deposits 66819.28 certificates of deposit 81515.03. O E Mickey cashier swears accuracy with notary Max E Bittner notarized June 9 1902.
A. Erbs offers millet for sale five miles west of Columbus and about 814 miles east of Duncan. The notice is brief and lacks additional terms or contact details.
A weekly dead letter listing shows letters and post cards remaining uncalled for at the Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending June 12 1902. Names Mrs H W Krotzer and F D McQueen appear among the items.
In a plea from the Record, the editor notes a recent purchase of the Po k County Republican and urges subscribers to settle several hundred dollars in overdue accounts. The appeal emphasizes urgent cash needs and asks those in arrears to pay part or all of their balances promptly.
A reader reports a moth outbreak and sends specimens to Professor Lawrence Bruner of the State University. Bruner identifies the moth as the parent of a common Nebraska cut-worm, noting prior spring damage to small grain and alfalfa. He advises no immediate control and emphasizes birds and natural enemies as the best pest defense, adding that climate affects insect numbers. Bruner sent Special Bulletin No. 3 urging bird protection, and requests publication in the next issue.
Strayed to my place two miles west of Beulah around April 25 a nine bay mare with a star on forehead. Owner may recover by paying expenses and proving ownership. C B Younérr Beulah Nebraska
The Polk County Teacher's Institute will be held from June 28 to 28 1902 for all who plan to teach in the county next year. An examination is scheduled for June 20 and 21 with subjects including U.S. History Mental Arithmetic Civil Government Grammar Geography Reading Physiology Orthography Bookkeeping Composition Drawing and Penmanship. The first grade branches examination occurs on Saturday. Yours Respectfully D C Cor, County Superintendent.
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