In Days Gone By Fortys Years Ago March 4 1897
Obituary notes Alonzo Bailey dies at 49 in Fulton Kansas on February 25 after long residence and move to Kansas two years earlier. Henry Fletcher Bond dies at 74 near Gresham on February 23. R P Calkins leaves as Poor Farm superintendent. Ha ry Biggs named new superintendent. Warrant issued for Dick West tied to gambling and bootlegging in Osceola. Famine in India worsens with widespread starvation while the U S plans to ship corn there and Nebraska urged to donate funds. Osceola Specialty Mills half interest sold to N Macken forming Kilbourne and Macken. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs stage a bobsled surprise at Oliver Westberg’s home with good times reported.
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Alonzo Bailey
Fulton
Kansas
Henry Fletcher Bond
Gresham
R. P. Calkins
Howard County
Hary Biggs
Dick West
Osceola
India
U. S
Nebraska
O. H. Kilbourne
Osceola Specialty Mills
N. Macken
Kilfyourne and Macken
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Oliver Westberg
Marriage Shines in Osceola as Peterson Walker Tie
Miss Anna L Peterson and Frank Walker married at the bride’s Gospel Ridge home in Osceola in a ceremony noted as one of the finest. Friends gathered for a shower at Frank Walker’s farm, using farm tools for the prank. Also noted: farewell party for Louie Swanson family in Swede Home before moving to Osceola. Andrew Inness sold geldings for 465 dollars, a Nebraska high for the year.
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Frank Walker
Anna L. Peterson
Gospel Ridge
Osceola
Louie Swanson
Swansons
M. H. Mockbride
DeWitt
Utowa
Havens
Evelyn Robinson
W. C. Robinson
Clarks
Iowa
Charles Emminger
Arion
Andrew Inness
Nebraska
Wedding at M. E. Church in Silver Creek
Miss Vera Hur3t of Silver Creek wed Arthur Timm son of Mr and Mrs C R Timm of the valley in a quiet Tuesday morning ceremony at the M E Church in Silver Creek. A list of local obituaries, marriages, and engagements appears with other small regional notices.
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M. E
Silver Creek
Vera Hur3t
Arthur Timm
C. R. Timm
Gustaf Emil Chindgren
Sweden
Andrew J. Johnson
Osceola
Polk County
York
Albin Larson
Anna Olive Pehrson
Richard Merrick
Rialto Theatre
Stromsburg
Paul Engelhardt
S. Louis
Ely-Walker Dry Goods Co
Nebraska
Lutheran Church Notes Weekly Activities and Conference
Church notes list Thursday Ladies Aid at 2 30 pm with Mrs Andrew Monson as program leader. Friday 9 am Fourth Annual Christian Conference at Luther College Wahoo with several young attendees. Saturday 2 pm Confirmation Class. Sunday 10 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship 3 pm Midland College Lenten Choir performs The Seven Last Words of Christ a free will offering. Tuesday 8 pm Choir practice.
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Ladies Aid
Andrew Monson
Melvin Pearson
Luther College
Wahoo
Midland College Lenten
Christ
DuBois
Methodist Church Schedule Reminds Easter Preparation
The note outlines Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by El ton Berck and a sermon titled You not Yours. A 4:30 p.m. Junior and Intermediate League follows, with choir rehearsal on Thursday at 7:30. The pastor Albert C. Monkman invites meditation, worship, and charity ahead of Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Berck
Albert C. Monkman
Equal Justice Under Law A Call to Defend Judicial Power
The piece argues against reducing the Supreme Court’s power by transferring interpretation to Congress. Citing Washington Webster Roosevelt and Carson, it stresses that equal justice under law rests on an independent judiciary. A light closing note promotes a roving reporter’s feature in The Omaha Bee-News.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
George Washington
America
Carson
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Omaha Bee-News
Legislature Bystander Reports Gass Tacks Debates
A satirical summary notes the legislature wrestling with Gass Tacks and Pry Mary bills amid party tensions. It highlights committee votes, potential tax shifts, and calls for reform while lampooning political maneuvering and public sentiment. The piece mentions Howard of Flats and references Old Age Assistance, road funding, and looming votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lickker
Sigretts
Standardized Duties for Airplane Dispatchers Set
Air transport operations reduce guesswork as division dispatchers assume final authority over trips. Outlying stations must seek approval before dispatching, aligning with company and Department of Commerce rules on minimum ceilings and meteorological standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lee, Jr
Scientific American
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Aeronautics
Education and lifestyle in the discussion of progress
The excerpt debates education as a driver of reason, tensions between gender roles, and the value of thrift. It notes smoke-filled towns affecting comfort, boys seeking adventure, and the pursuit of happiness through learning while questioning historical interest in early American colonies.
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Walter J. Nerbes
Osceola, Neb
Lutheran Church Notes
Sentinels of the Republic
James Bryce
United States Supreme Court
Daniel Webster
Thare
Ragan
Interdoocers
Branes
Howard
Hare
Wallace
Grover Cleveland
Waycock
Gabriel
General Motors
Chevrole
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
Reeb Bacs. Motor CO
MUSE
Giorrer
Lam
Pacen Gap
Gamie
Activ
Yast
Chur
GEO
Rathels Ag
Fin
Ted Heary
Edmund Gwenn
Edgar Kennedy Prouey
George 8
Harry Rept
Valiant
Carrie
Ada
Canada
W. V. Kidder
Packa
Pyroil Company
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Farmers Union Oil Company
Shelby
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