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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
2
The editorial urges keeping Decoration Day on May 6 rain or shine and not letting other events interfere. It notes instructions to Grand Army Posts to hold services on Memorial Day weekend and emphasizes devotion to those who died for freedom.
Mr and Mrs J W Matson celebrated twenty five years of marriage at their Osceola area home attended by about 175 friends. A four course dinner followed by speeches music and gifts highlighted the event honoring a couple long rooted on their farm with strong community standing.
Mrs Bense Hester is home from Columbus. Eighth Grade exam held in District No 7. School closed in Districts 66 and 54 with picnic dinners. Miss Frances McAuliffe elected to teach in Chappell. Marriage announced for Lillian Honnell to Elmer Carlson at the bride’s parents home on May 26.
The Annual Meeting of the Hoffer Cemetery Association will be held on the cemetery grounds May 22, 1909, at L £ UUIVOE . WU, Silag Miller, Sec.
Committees at the G A R Hall arranged the observance of Memorial Sunday May 23 with a Memorial Sermon by Rev J W Morgan at 11 oclock and participation by sister churches. Decoration Day is set for May 29 and May 30 with a grave decoration procession from the Grand Army Hall and an afternoon program at the Auditorium featuring readings and songs. An invitation extends to local school children to attend.
An ad touts Mc Gee’s Baby Elixir as a safe remedy for crying infants with disordered bowels and sour stomach. It claims to soothe nerves and promote normal slumber, with gentle side effects and no harmful drugs. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by G. T. Ray Co.
Osceola market data shows steady trading with prices near the previous close. The report notes a 116 50 level for a key asset, with traders watching volume and minor shifts in bid and ask prices.
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