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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
8
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A letter from a Philippine officer describes mountain hunting for deer and wild boar with local companions and guards, camp life, and meals. He notes quiet civil government across towns, Aguinaldo's capture boosting Federal Party spirits, and that he commands 25 men in a peaceful post. He mentions limited newspaper arrivals and plans to bring a Filipino boy to the United States.
Mahlon Charles Hoadley and his team were frightened crossing the Loup bridge and ran off. They threw Mr. Hoadley breaking his right arm and injuring him. A buggy wheel was smashed for Win Houser before the group fled through Columbus and west on the railroad until caught.
An old gentleman was badly bruised about the hips during a stampede caused by a passing train. L Hahn narrowly escaped death while helping to unhitch a frightened horse belonging to Chas. Redding. V Prise’s sick horse suffers from wheat straw ingestion. An ice cream social at Hahn school house netted over six dollars with music by Clarence Hoard and Bessie Bonner. Frank Butterfield rents Mahlon house for summer. Rev. Munro’s Ball School appointment trip halted at Loup bridge. George Hamlin visits Ball area. Mises Music Ball of Osceola visits relatives.
King Stanton J L Johnson F A Anderson F W and G Berggren conducted business in York on Monday. Local residents visit relatives, including Mrs Smith from Aurora and her parents Mr and Mrs Sealey. Visitors include Miss Minnie Rydberg and Miss Tillie Olson. Lutherans held a picnic in Colson’s pasture. Numerous guests from Omaha Osceola and Illinois attended social events and visits.
Windy dusty days raise concerns among farmers as hot winds approach. Local social life includes Hefflebower and Bradbury family greetings, a Shippensburg trip planned for June 27, and wedding memories of Annie Westberg and Carl Nelson. School meeting at Kunkleville elected Frank Swanson treasurer. Oswal Horst and Clare Miller enjoyed buggy riding. Rogers Bros. from Shelby dig a new well for Andrew Anderson. Fourth of July plans form Osceola preparations.
County commissioners meet June 17 1901 with all members present. Appointments made for overseers and tax exemptions noted. Bills audited and paid from General Fund including courthouse lights repairs and supplies. Equalization hearings adjust several assessments in Stromsburg Osceola Hackberry and clear across the county. New levies set for 1901 including county general road and special funds. Warranted adjournment to July 1 1901.
Subscriptions advertised for the Record NY Tribune with price 1.85 suggesting a regional newspaper promotion. Text appears as a garbled OCR fragment with multiple names and outlets.
Throughout the world travelers visit Egypt and cliff dwellers to the frozen north, but the best value for the money is claimed by F L Dunn with a 1750 bicycle that outshines competitors.
List of letters remaining uncalled at Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending June 20 1901. Names advertised include Paul Hermen Jennie Peterson and John Tellander.
A reader from Fair Haven, Washington writes that his cow suffered whooping cough and pneumonia was feared. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing serious illness and stopping croup attacks, per the editor of the World Herald.
The official convention route lines are Union Pacific to Omaha C N W to Chicago and Pennsylvania lines to Cincinnati with special cars leaving Omaha at 4 55 P M on July 5 and arriving in Chicago the next morning and Cincinnati the following morning One fare plus 200 for round trip Full information available from agent C C Clark
From Missouri River origins lower freight rates are reported for interior Union Pacific points. The reduced tariffs reflect evolving railroad pricing on goods moving inland.
An advertisement promotes CURES all Kidney Diseases and back ache with Drug Gists or by mail. It mentions 81 free book and lists Dr. B. J. Kay of Saratoga, N. as the contact.
Local ad promotes a pair of horse-drawn vehicles with low prices. A top buggy lists at 45 dollars and a spring wagon at 55 dollars from seller F. B. in Duna.
An advertisement promises repair and renewal for worn items at C. G. Gylllug's, emphasizing that no matter how bad the machine looks it can be made new again.
The Story and Clark piano offers a perfect tone, beautiful case, and easy action at a moderate price. Some buyers mistake it for an ordinary instrument, but its quality proves otherwise at F. L. Dunns.
Classified note advertises a quarter sawed sewing machine with drop head five drawers and latest attachments backed by a 25 year guarantee priced at 17.95. It urges purchase if seen and identifies F. L. Duan as the seller.
Friends and neighbors express thanks for the sympathy shown during the illness and death of our darling infant. Mr. and Mrs. F Chaunen cherish the support from the community.
We thank the many friends who assisted us during illness and death of my wife and our mother and for the beautiful flowers. May God bless each one of you in our prayers.
John D. Ennis died last Saturday at his daughter Mrs. O.s home southwest of town after weeks of illness. Funeral was Monday at 2:30 pm at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bonde and I O O S in charge. Born 1840 he married Elizabeth Powers in 1866 and leaves nine children seven living all attended the funeral. He served as an aid soldier in the 81st Iowa Vel Infantry.
Polk County Nebraska files district court action against C B Sprague and spouse to foreclose tax liens for years 1872 through 1900 on a described parcel in section 25 16 1W. Unpaid taxes totaling 261.70 plus interest penalties and costs. answer due by July 29 1901. County Attorney Harvey C Beebe signs the notice.
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