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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
4
Official paper states subscriptions may begin or end anytime. Notice to stop will be promptly obeyed. Subscriptions received with understanding that they may continue until the subscriber notifies the publisher to terminate.
Ad rates listed include ads at 1234 cents per inch and per line charges for blackface locals 10 cents regular locals 5 cents. Professional cards priced at 6 dollars per year. Card of Thanks 60 cents resolutions of sympathy 7.65 dollars. Readers 20 cents per inch candidates announcements 5 dollars. Yearly contracts offer special rate.
Frank Sanders and Miss Clara mourn a mother’s death in Cambridge while travel plans unfold for relatives. John Chamberlain returns from Nelson as Mrs Chamberlain and baby plan late return. Frank and Mrs Sears depart Clarks for Grand Island after twenty years. W W Ferguson’s mother visits from Bellvue. J W Bishop arrives from Geneva. Robert McLean buys Link Shank plots near Catholic church to build a residence. Shank moves to Montana. Nuptial Mass unites Adaline Pollard and Walter Manning at St Michaels Central City. they’ll reside in Hastings after June 15. Mabel Prince of Clarks marries Adam Hyde nearby. couple to reside in town. Raymond Douglas receives final accounting for late postmaster father’s tenure. Ed Wirwin and Emil Thulin, new arrivals, announce births and growth in town.
Local snippets note Leo Lux visiting Beatrice last Saturday and several residents traveling or visiting family this week. Individuals named include John Harris in Staplehurst, E Bump from Shelby, Joe Heaston touring South Dakota, and multiple York residents visiting relatives near and far.
Lucinda J. White born February 17 1834 in Ohio died April 28 1916 in Gresham at age 82 years 2 months 11 days. She married Thomas Barbee January 2 1853 and had five children Stanton A Belle Freeburg William A Mary L and Charles all living except Charles who died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted April 29 at the Methodist church with Rev J H Fowler and Rev A S Hutchison assisting.
A Rising City note reports J W Miller resuming charge of the Arlington hotel while local residents undertake daily tasks. Other items include health updates, social visits, school superintendent candidacy, a festival plan, and a bridge accident with eye surgery.
Silver Creek reports a string of visits and travels with John Zipper hosting in Columbus style while Henry Kotlar and A A Hastings journeyed for business to Omaha and Council Bluffs. Local events include a sprained ankle from John Pope, a bad finger from Themes Adams, and a Big car show by Finecy Bros with a Mitchell Six of Sixteen window display. The Polk County Court schedules claim deadlines for Louise Randell estate with multiple hearing dates.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes Jou Jou an imported Percheron stallion formerly owned by Clyde Hayhurst. He will stand at Shelby at Clyde M Hayhurst’s barn Wednesday to Saturday and at Chas McBeth’s farm elsewhere, with a $20 enrollment to insure colt to stand. McBeth also announces two mammoth jack animals to stand during the season at McBeth’s farm two and a half miles west of Shelby. TERMS: $12.50 to insure colt to stand and suck.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nelson left for Russell Minnesota Friday morning after word that Mrs. Annie Danielson, mother of Mrs. Nelson, was not expected to live. Gust Danielson of this city is her son but his wife’s death prevented his travel. Andrew Neilson, her son, died the evening before. No condition report on Mrs. Danielson was available at press time. She is 81 years old.
In Polk County Nebraska the Administratrix with will annexed Ellen Moore has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and distribution. The hearing is set for May 12 1916 at 10 AM before the County Court where interested persons may appear and contest. Dated April 14 1916. County Judge.
Notice to creditors in Polk County Iowa In re the estate of George W Beebe deceased The county judge orders actions to receive examine hear allow or adjust claims dated March 17 1916 by the county court of Polk County Iowa
In the Matter of the Estate of Hat tie Marquis Deceased Nebraska notice to interested parties that administrator BE L Marquis has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and distribution. A hearing before the Court is set for May 10th 1916 at 10 o clock A M. Persons may appear and contest. Dated April 13th 1916.
An auctioneer from Benedict Nebraska offers to sell by auction any property for quick cash. He invites writing or calling for open dates and lists Geo Tilden as contact at Benedict with phone 2203.
Notice that the garbage dump on the J P Berck place just west of the city will close after May 1. No garbage may be dumped there after that date. J P Berck.
Dr. Baird, the celebrated jack, will stand at stud the 1916 season at the Herrmann farm 3 miles east and 1 3/4 miles north of Osceola 38 miles west of Shelby. Terms are 12 50 to insure and 15 to stand and suck. No liability for accidents.
A farmer offers a well bred stallion and a superior jack for service at his farm three miles east and three miles south of Osceola. Terms set as ten dollars for the horse and sixteen dollars for the jack, with insurance and reserved service optional for either animal. Signed J. G. Rosdahl.
The Percheron stallion Halley's Comet will stand 2 miles north and 3 miles west of Swede Home. Terms are $10 and $15. Phone Stromsburg Ceda 5773. Arry Beebe is owner and manager and will tend all calls.
Special notice announces G. T. Ray druggist as exclusive Osceola agents for Adler-i-ka a simple bowel cleanser made from buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. The ad claims one spoonful relieves most cases of constipation and that the remedy is safe without griping and acts instantly.
Finecy brothers announce Victor the Percheron and Coco de Belgian will stand the season of 1916 at the Finecy barn in Osceola. Breeders may learn usual terms. care for accidents noted.
Notice states the business will discontinue running a garage and cut all accessories including Presto tanks, inlets, and related items at reduced prices. McCoy Atto Co. chains and batter accessories are also part of the liquidation.
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