13 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
1
The piece reflects on worn landscapes and impending green as spring nears. It notes roosters and hens active, Jerseys in the herd easing as warmth returns, and a procession of changes ahead. Local notices list many Osceola residents, visits, travels, sales, and solicitations to pay March dues.
Word reached from Leavenworth Kansas that Joseph E. Marquis died last Thursday March 9 at his daughter’s home. He leaves eight children including W J Marquis of Stromsburg and a sister Mrs J N Hurd near York. An early Polk County settler he came in 1871 later moving to Boyd County White Plains Missouri and retains property there. The remains were taken to Newton Iowa for interment.
Keene Ludden received a telegram announcing the death of his brother in law Frank Salisbury at Los Angeles. Salisbury, an old Butler County settler with land interests in Butler and Seward counties, is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs Sperry of Gresham and another survivor. One son died in California over two years ago. Salisbury previously visited Osceola and the Ludden home.
Mrs Bertha Barrett formerly Miss Berthe Pyle died at Lincoln hospital Thursday night after an operation for stomach trouble that she had suffered from for years. Relatives in Benedict report her sister is Mrs Dr F W Karrer.
A Polk County Democrat column lashes out at Walrath over culvert purchases and alleged falsehoods. The piece vows to debate the matter publicly, threatening to leave the newspaper business if it cannot prove the claims.
Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a m Divine services at 12 m and 7 30 p m Evening services conducted in English The Ladies Aid meets Thursday evening at 8 o clock Welcome to all observers of the faith community events scheduled at the church.
The Record corrects a misimpression from last Thursday's obituary of Mrs Swan Anderson. She was a member of the Lutheran church of Swede Home and a lifelong Christian.
The family extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during illness and death. Messages and support brought comfort to Mrs Hedwig Fredrickson and the late Swan Anderson.
The next regular teachers examination will be conducted at the county courthouse on Friday March 17 and Saturday March 18, 1916. Teachers are urged to complete required re-issuance examinations early to plan vacations and time off more efficiently.
A public meeting to present Consolidation of Schools will be held in the basement of Swede Home Church on Thursday March 16 at 7 30 p m The program includes music invocation by Rev C A Sward speeches by Hon B E King County Judge Ball R G Douglas and City Superintendent J F Duncan an illustrated address by A V Teed Benediction by Rev C A Sward and Mr Teed The Rural School Inspector for Nebraska is featured and the notice extends invitations to retrons end school officers and others interested Amelia Rasmussen county supt urges attendance
J. P. Heald traveled to Lincoln this morning. Ray Weeden returned to Central City Saturday night. Roland Jones of Hackberry came back yesterday afternoon from Grand Island. David Humiston was in the city from Shelby yesterday visiting relatives.
Mrs Lora S LaMance a Missouri based National Lecturer and organizer will speak at multiple Polk County Nebraska venues under the State Dry Federation including Polk Swede Plains Valley M E Stromsburg Eden Baptist Osceola and the M E Church in other towns. Reports note her as a noted author and temperance campaigner with strong newspaper presence.
Kansas City Leader reports on Kat gas figure Jeems Jewsharp of Rey in Reno delivering a wry comment on political scenes. The piece reflects local humor and contemporary slang through named persona in a clipped, columnar style.
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