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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
1
Snowy conditions in Nebraska linger with thirty foot drifts and blocked sowing. Local exchanges note residents hoping sun returns while farmers discuss seed corn readiness and field access. Nearby sightings include visits from Lincolns and others in the region.
The Stomsburg Bank offers cash prizes of twenty dollars in gold for the party raising the greatest bushels of corn on a nonirrigated one acre and twenty dollars for the second best. All rules are under Polk County Commissioners supervision with contests to be declared as soon as formulated. Sale listed: a modern new bung fow by I. Anderson.
The couple wed at the Lutheran parsonage in Wahoo at 6 o clock on Wednesday evening February 24, officiated by Rev. Sandall. Miss Ella Olson attended the bride, the groom was unaccompanied, and the newlyweds will reside with the Moore family outside the city. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Olson, is noted for teaching in country schools and good standing. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs George Moore, is described as enterprising and reliable. The community joins in祝愿 for happiness and prosperity.
Herman Hansen and Oscar Bodine depart for a six week western tour visiting relatives in Denver Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Ogden Salt Lake City Sacramento Richvale and the Exposition in San Francisco They will travel to Los Angeles San Diego Portland Seattle and back via Shoshone Falls Pocatello Ashton and home The travelers joke about returning with Chinese wives if the trip fails to satisfy them
John B. Elledge and Miss Carolyn E. Byers, both of Omaha, wed at 8:30 Tuesday evening at the Elledge parents home. Judge Ball officiated in a ceremony attended by relatives and friends before a three course dinner. The groom, known in Osceola, will return to Omaha with his bride after a short visit.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and decease of beloved husband and father. Gratitude for flowers and support from Mrs. Chas. Reisdorff and children.
The home talent play Two Americans Abroad at the Auditorium drew praise from those who attended despite snow and storms. Sammy Green and Mrs. Grech were portrayed by Merle Dearborn and Miss Elizate Collings. The farce follows Turkish harem intrigue and Navy ensign rescues, ending in a happy finale with the American couple.
Sunday school and Bible class at ten, Divine services at eleven in the morning and seven thirty at night. Evening service in English. L L meets Thursday evening March fourth at the home of Nex and Mrs. Antone Johnson.
House committee pushes a reduced appropriation for the Nebraska National Guard, threatening to curtail or end the state force. Adjutant General Hall and supporters condemn the cut as a strike against defense readiness, noting prior planned improvements and the value of a robust guard.
Sunday activities include a wolf hunt near Gresham with a lone wolf reported. Residents Bertha Hansen Rory Johansen Lena Hasselbalch and Rosa Johansen feature in visits contests and social events. Alonzo Merrick plans to move to Shelby. Henry Nantkes Jorn Richmond shipped stock to South Omaha. A basket supper was enjoyed and Rosa Johansen won a popularity contest.
George Bond and G F Oesterreicher visited Osceola on Tuesday. Henry Seaver celebrated his 78th birthday on March 1 and challenged Matt Fasbend er to a wrestling match, which was declined. Mrs Lucas and Mrs Doty visited Roy Lucas’s home. Frank Schlesinger attended his brother’s hog sale near Rising City last Tuesday. The community reports illnesses with mumps measles chicken pox and whooping cough spreading through Hackberry.
In the county court last week marriage licenses were issued to Joseph V. Peterson and Lillie E. Lindquist both of Stomsburg aged 24 and 21 respectively and to Wm H. Peerson and Agnes Petersen from Kearney County aged 25 and 22. Also John B. Elledge and Caralyn E. Byers from Omaha given licenses. Militia inspection by First Lieutenant W. C. Stoll examined Nebraska National Guard units noting short serviceable property, 66 percent attendance, and ongoing recruitment for K Company. The report details reorganizing efforts, Mexican disturbances, and concerns about state maintenance funding impacting the guard’s future status.
Local notice seeks buyer for a six room house described as a bargain sale. Call John Monson for details.
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