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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
1
Local items describe visits from residents and relatives, church social at Miss Myrtle Leard’s home, and various moving plans including farm sales, livestock moves to Alberta, and new chapters of the Eastern Star. Community announcements include grain activity, a local dog’s poisoning, and remarks on town development and lumber yard expansion.
A county land lease sale is announced for Osceola Nebraska on March 29 1905 at 10 AM. Public Lands Commissioner and County Treasurer note leasing terms and value, with applications required for details. Auction is described in a second issue of the advertisement.
The article notes an upcoming natural philosophy class display and mechanism demonstration tomorrow afternoon. It mentions election of officers led by Victor Conk and invites all students and patrons to attend the school exhibition, with several staff members visiting and a February graduation tally referenced.
Dr. John B. Koehne delivered eight public lectures at the Presbyterian church in Osceola drawing large crowds. He challenged beliefs with forceful logic on immortality and other topics while earning praise for strong thought and oratory. Rev Boude organized the event and Koehne left for Tacoma to begin a new series.
Chicago Lumber Co purchased the west half of the T A Detweiler block 30 in Osceola. A lumber and coal yard will replace Henderson yards with work starting immediately. After March 15 Edward A. Sorenson will manage company interests here, coming from Bertrand Nebraska. G N Coon will remain for months before a reassignment. Henderson will operate his own lumber and coal stock on his property.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father. May the Lord bless you all. Mrs. Joseph Allen and daughter Mrs. Rosa Smith. Wagons and buggies at prices that will surprise you at Dorsey Bros.
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