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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
4
A United States historical column style note lists lyrics on Emancipation politics and railways with a mix of local commentary. It mentions Emancipation progress, rail safety, and tariff lobby activity, reflecting on political and social themes of the period. It refers to Keckley and a recall discussion of a railway commission, and notes about the ball team and juries in Washington.
The Rev Billy Sunday refused a $21000 Omaha invitation citing insufficient funds while local ministers push to lure him for salvation. The World Herald quotes a Wilkes Barre sermon to illustrate the clash of sensational press and religious rhetoric. A town columnist recounts a tragic Union Pacific train death near Gardiner with a missing man later identified as John Ames of Springfield Missouri, while local notices report community news and travel letters from A A Nonnell.
The Omaha preachers invite Billy Sunday to the city to evangelize beyond local capacity. They imply a large audience cannot be reached by sober methods and need a loud, showy approach to spark conversion.
Nick Noel a longtime LaSalle resident died at 11 25 a m at St Marys hospital from a liver abscess. He was 67 and leaves a wife and one son. Born December 1, 1858, he married Minnie Weber in Paton Iowa and lived in Shelby Nebraska before moving to LaSalle. He had worked at a Stella Ayer grocery store and operated a restaurant and confectionery earlier in Shelby. Family and friends express sympathy.
The city’s annual revival wrapped Sunday night with many Christians consecrating anew and backsliders returning. Evangelist Nelson praised for compassion and work, Garmony commended for music. Osceola blessed by the gathering as all bills were paid and funds given to the evangelist. Thirty nine souls came forward and the church voted to invite him back in the future. Rev. C. A. Spalding reports the closing song “God be with you till We meet again.”
A baseball meeting will be held at the Osceola Auto Garage on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to discuss baseball matters and organize a team. All interested players are invited to attend.
The listing outlines church activities including a June 19 program with Sone and Reading by Mrs Gust Bodine and others, a June 22 Sunday School at Miller Schoolhouse, Dist. 53, 2 30 p m, and a 3 30 p m sermon by Rev Spalding. Also advertised are a soda fountain offer and Paris Green for potato bugs at G T Rays Drug Store.
Notice in the Polk County Nebraska court states the executor has filed a final account and petition for settlement and discharge in the estate of Louisa Ellen Kennard deceased. Hearing is set for June 14 1913 at 10 o clock. interested parties must appear and contest if desired. Dated May 9 1913 and signed by County Judge Hed Campbell.
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