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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
5
A lively social dance occurred at the auditorium last Friday. Osceola Masons conferred the past masters degree on Ht Ball with Past Masters in attendance. Numerous local residents and visitors frequent the town, with school meetings, church activities, and market notes interwoven in the week’s news.
Having sold out my business in Osceola I desire all persons having accounts with me to make immediate settlement. Any person knowing themselves indebted to me will please call and settle. Those who have bills against me are desired to present them for payment.
Last Sunday marked Axel F Johnson twenty first birthday with a surprise at the Lutheran church on Friday evening. A fictitious Susomons prompted his appearance before guests and a musical program followed by brief address of Rev Johnson. Johnson received a gold watch and chain. In Osceola a barn fire behind Jennie Rathbun's on Ryan and Everett's livery caused the structure to burn, a nearby stable threatened, and several outbuildings were moved to save Rathbun house. Fire supply was inadequate but water was applied. origin of the blaze unknown and insurance on the barn was reported at two hundred dollars. The crowd praised the effort and the city anticipates better fire protection soon.
George Fleming received a pleasant surprise at his South Osceola home on Friday night for his nineteenth birthday. Music and cards followed by refreshments. Those present reported a very pleasant time.
The Osceola area schedules its annual meeting changes to school law, shifting voting from millage to confirming the annual budget. Community items note Fourth of July preparations, local reunions, a high diving exhibition by Prof. Bernard, and upcoming Polk County Teachers Institute starting June 26. Also mentioned are local visits, a blackmail case in Judge Ball court, and local commerce updates.
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