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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
1
A lengthy Osceola column likens idle wandering crowds to cattle that mill about seeking easy pasture. It contrasts productive workers with restless, transient types and warns that such milin around harms society, urging steady work, rural labor, and honest effort.
Dr. Simeon O'Dell Whaley of Osceola Nebraska died at home on March 1 1920 after a two month illness. A Civil War veteran who trained at the University of Michigan he practiced medicine in Polk County for decades and was a longtime Masonic leader. Funeral services were held March 3 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with burial by the Osceola Masonic Lodge.
The Osceola community mourns the death of Martin Newcomer born December 12 1839 in Maryland. He lived in Nebraska and Osceola and died March 2 1990 after a long life of Christian faith hospitality and service. Funeral services will be at the M E Church Friday at 2 pm with Rev Hull officiating. A mixed quartet will sing Psalms of Victory and nephews serve as pallbearers. He married Kate S Fox in 1862 and ten children were born. four survive with his wife having died in 1913. The Record extends sympathy to the mourners.
The Record Publishing Co of Osceola Nebraska will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the Commercial Club Rooms Osceola at 2 PM Tuesday March 16 1920 All stockholders are urged to attend J A C Johnston President John F Ayres Secretary Treasurer
The Record resumes status as a legal newspaper starting March 11 1920 and asks patrons to designate this newspaper for all legal notices and legal matters for publication.
The Quarterly Convention of the Farmers' Educational and Co operative Union of Polk County meets at the Farm Bureau Office in Osceola on Thursday March 11 1920 at 10 oclock AM Delegates are urged to attend all Farmers Union members are welcome A post meeting program and light refreshments follow Secretary J E Renner announced
The Osceola Live Stock Shipping Association will hold its annual meeting in the Farm Bureau office in Osceola on Tuesday March 9 1920. All interested are urged to attend. wm A Swanson Secretary.
David City Nebraska resident M A Shaw announces candidacy for delegate to the Republican National Convention. He states a preference for General Pershing but will support the voters in the primary and follow the party decision.
Stromsburg residents report a busy week of travel and relocations. Families such as the Rystroms and Shidners move locally or to nearby towns, while Edwin L. Anderson returns from Omaha and others attend the auto show in Omaha and visit Lincoln. The Women’s Club hosts a social, and lasting church meetings end with strong attendance and renewed interest.
The Commercial Club banquet in Osceola heard George Jackson outline revival methods for the Nuckolls County fair and warn against its decline. Secretary Sheldon described deficit concerns of 4080 dollars with farmers and business men urged to cover half each by year’s end. A committee including D H Schultz, George Craven, and Robi W Hans was formed to coordinate countywide efforts while Judge Ball urged stronger cooperation to restore the fair’s vitality.
The remarks recount Judge A M Post doubting Johnson's right to be County Commissioner due to alien status and Swedish citizenship. The article notes anticipated court whitewash, links to Senate File No 6, and mentions a letter to John W Cooper requesting interpretation of the bill's scope.
Albert Ryan sold his residence and a ten acre Gospel Ridge tract to P C Weiseman for 4000. Weiseman plans no immediate occupation. Oscenia service men traveled to Torrington Wyoming for the land drawing. Participants included Dr I N Carr John Hiber Fred Schuman Alvin Campbell and H J Tex. Lincoln tournament trip for the High School team led by Principal Glen Hefner with players Harry and Chas Rogers Melford Anderson Claud Cox Lloyd Timm George Berck Dick Weiseman and Walter Scholz. J R Burgess moved his family to Central City buying a 20 acre tract, while he will stay nearby to run the Stull place with Dan Long as foreman, alternating between sites.
Senate File introduces an act by G W Cooper barring any alien from holding public office or official position in Nebraska by appointment or otherwise. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 200 dollars or up to 60 days in county jail, or both. The measure declares an emergency and takes effect upon passage and approval. Approved February 14, 1919.
January 30 1920 Hon John W Cooper Omaha Nebraska letter discusses filing quo warranto to challenge the election of August W Johnson an alien and subject of Sweden to hold county commissioner. Beebe and another petitioner urge district court Polk County to compel county attorney to institute proceedings alleging Johnsons 1915 declaration of intention void and 1918 constitutional and 1919 ballot irregularities. Continued on third page.
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