02 May 1912
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary notices describe a chicken pie supper at a church on May 8 and a church event on May 1. Also appears: a legal notice about a suit filed in Nemaha County Nebraska in 1912 and a stockholder notice from To-Ko-Han Stock Holders regarding management embarrassment and plans to restore confidence and possibly issue stock for an electric plant.
The church observes Fathers Day with a special address by the pastor next Sabbath morning. Music includes choir anthem and male chorus selection. The evening sermon features moving pictures as a novel illustration, followed by an 8 PM song service and brief sermon.
Osceola committee members C. E. Milks O. E. Mickey and Walter Monson visited Central City for a joint meeting with other commercial clubs. They met U P representative Cahill and agreed to resolutions pledging towns to support the new motor service to make it financially profitable with Sunday service added, as an experimental arrangement for the present.
Denis a jet black 1700 pound, 16 hand thoroughbred Percheron stallion from Central City. He will season 1912 at multiple Osceola stops with insured terms and colt standing prices. Market notes and local sales include Osceola varieties and blue granite ware. Miss Ina Lockard returned home after a visit. Esmeralda to appear at Osceola Opera House May 10.
The State versus Harm Shank is before Judge Good this week in Osceola district court. Griffin, a key witness who testified against Shank, claimed the arson involved both men and received immunity. he later disappeared and was recaptured in Spokane before returning to Osceola. The trial draws large county attention as defense and prosecution present conflicting accounts of the October 15 fire at the Everett livery barn and the deaths of seven horses including stallion Creh sus valued at $2,000.
Cedar Creek correspondent opened discussion on the April blizzard of 1873 with readers sending recollections. Liberty Clark C H Anderson and Mrs William Hanshew plus John Skinner all place the storm starting on the evening of April 13 and lasting several days. The Record notes space limits prevent printing all letters while confirming the 13th start date.
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the executor of the Messinger estate has filed a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution discharge. A hearing is set for May 8 1912 at 10:00 A M before County Judge Henry H Campbell. Interested parties may appear and contest.
The German church in Osceola holds preaching at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 30. Valley church services follow the regular time. All are cordially invited.
The advertisement notes a business in Osceola Nebraska dealing as a buyer and shipper of live stock. Contact details include Bell Phone 37 and Independent Phone 296.
Osceola Mills announces weekly grinding days on Wednesdays and Saturdays. John Bascombe noted the schedule as part of ongoing operations.
A C Momson offers to exchange Uncle Sam Oil Company stock for Uncle Sam Alaska Syndicate stock at par per share and Tokohan Mining and Developing Company stock at 20 cents per share for Uncle Sam Alaska Mining Syndicate stock at 5 cents per share. Limited time only. Lost library book. return to Osceola City Library at G T Rays store.
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