In Days Gone By Forty Years Ago Osceola News
Notices from Osceola October 22 1896 recount deaths births and local events. Mary Ladder age 5 died from lung congestion. August Hult of Swede Home died after a fall and blood poisoning. John Henderson recalled from Belvue due to eye issues. Bank robbery suspects mistaken for Shelby robbers released. Dr McChesney returns from Elk Horn S D to practice. Delegates to I O O F Grand Lodge from Osceola attend in Lincoln. Families visit and health improvements noted. appendectomy for Einer Oberg. Henry Beebe dies in Shelby aged 41. Halloween party hosts Robert Nuquist and friends. Mr and Mrs James Dunn celebrate 38th anniversary. John Rogers family visit Fairbury Vera Harvey hosts.
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Mary
Keene Ladder
John Henderson
Belvue
Shelby Bank
Grand Island
Osceola
Dr. McChesney
Elkhorn S. D
Wm. Courtney
Judge Saunders
Lincoln
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
L. E. Musselman
David City
H. E. Musselman
Dr. Jones
Columbus
Hens
Einer Oberg
Joe Oberg
Lutheran
York
Henry Beebe
Guy Beebe
Shelby
Robert Nuquist
James Dunn
John C. Rogers
Baby
Fairbury
Vera Harvey
Golden Wedding Anniversary and Local News Summary
Mr and Mrs John G Rhodes celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with friends and veterans present a program enjoyed. Harm Shank arrested by Detective J C Trouten over a barn fire case with bond set at 8000 dollars. Roy Moore and Stella Holden wed in recent ceremony. John C Fleming died at his daughter's home in Silver Creek. Osceola defeated Central City 13 to 5 in football. George E Berck installed a new water system on his farm northeast of town. Flint Crozier named Superintendent of Palawan Province district Philippines.
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John G. Rhodes
Burns
Kansas
Stella Holden
Elbing
George Moore
John C. Fleming
Grace Bivens
Silver Creek
Osceola
Central City
George E. Berck
Flint Crozier
Palawan
Phillipine Islands
Beebe laid to rest amid community in 1926 services
Ten years ago on October 21 1926 H C Beebe was laid to rest with funeral services at home and the Methodist Church. The gathering included many judges and state legislators among others from the community. Market notes show wheat 1 25, corn 79, hogs 12 00, cream 41, butter 35, eggs 30, springs 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Beebe
Methodist Church
State House
Fairview News Briefs Local Notables and Social Visits
Roy Wisley was taken ill and operated for appendicitis at Osceola Hospital. Carol Buchta returned from Omaha beauty course to visit family. Mrs. L B Reitz thanks friends for gifts and cards amid illness. Roy Frizzell and E E Norris hosted a party for daughters Zola Frizzell and Hazel Norris. Beth Hollenbeck of Kearny stayed with the Heinemeyers. Numerous Sunday visits and dinners shared among local families including McCormicks, Meachams, Heinemeyers, and Deeters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wisley
Osceola Hospital
Carol Buchta
Omaha
L. B. Reitz
Roy Frizzel
E. E. Norris
Zola Frizzell
Hazel Norris
Beth Hollenbeck
Kearney
George Heinemeyer
H. A. McCormick
L. A. Collier
Silver Creek
Harvey McKeag
Alfred Youngdahl
L. R. Meacham
Howard Deeter
Hilbert Buchta
Boyd Mace
Benedict
G. O. Mace
Central City
C. E. Norris
Ray Norris
Polk County farmers back 1937 Agricultural Conservation plan
Polk County farmers summarize their recommended actions from community meetings for the 1937 Agricultural Conservation program. The proposals, gathered under county committee chairman Robert Tadken, will be presented at a district conference next week with a full report to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Robert Taddiken
School Notes Recap Of Class News And Activities
This week reports illness among several students and visits from Miss Wieseman and other guests. First Grade read about Indians and enjoyed a radio program, Second Grade made walnut shell boats for Columbus Day, Third Grade decorates with jack o lanterns, Fourth Grade notes 7 0 football, field trips to New York and Philadelphia, and rock garden growth. High School teachers attend Polk County dinner. upcoming teachers convention planned for Kearney Lincoln and Omaha. Osceola hosts Exeter Friday football game. student support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Ball
Marcia Schneider
Laura Hartson
Lillian Wieseman
Don Ray Byers
Jack P
Jack Frost
Monkman
Dept
Damrosch
Polk County
Osceola High School
Kearney
Lincoln
Omaha
D. L. Heinemeyer
Reuben Johnson
Anna Oberg
Violette Carlson
Edgar Roberts
Linccoln
Doris Hanson
Ruth Miller Miller
Helen Swanson
Louella Crew
Evelyn Scholz
Gertie Carter
Carl Bryant
Vida Beckmeyer
W.E. Thompson
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha and Panama Canal Rent
Live stock prices at Union Stock Yards Omaha show cattle and hog trade conflicting rounds with steady to higher demand for steers yearlings and feeders. Separate item notes Panama treaty payments to Panama with U S bound rent of 250000 dollars annually and Roosevelt dollar rejection.
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South Omaha
Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Panama
United States
Canal
Isthmian Republic
What the Politicians Should Know
An essay argues politicians should recognize their own links to popular schemes and not fear new ideas. It notes lawmakers have long promoted surprising projects conflicting with American government theory. The piece underscores the core American ethic of personal responsibility and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Local Social Roundup From Hackberry and Nearby
Community notes list meetings for Hackberry Green's Chapel and Brotherhood, a Father and Son Banquet May be held in late November. Numerous visits and family gatherings are shown across Central City, Lincoln, Gresham, Fullerton, Osceola, Torrington Wyoming, Arcadia, Sutton, Meade, and other towns with relatives, guests, and quarantines for scarlet fever and typhoid.
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Green’s Chapel
C. B. Knerr
Edith Dillsaver
Central City
Roger
Nancy Hartman
Fullerton
S. W. Burke
John Dahl
Nordberg Nelson
Edgar
Alfred Monson
Sutton
Ervin Nelson
Esther Berggren
Paul Strand
Polk
Alvin Westenius
Stromsboro
Louis Berggren
Forrest Berggren
R. E. Cadewell
Jane
York
C .W. Hennings
Beverly Hennings
Milton Hanson
Levi Loreman
Omaha
P. L. Loreman
Cochran
Baby
D. E. Powell
Walter Peterson
Silver Creek
J. G. Rosedahl
G. J Mentink
Kenneth
Rosedahl
Mary Tschauner
Albert Timm
Osceola
Lawrence Twarling
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Russell* Patterson
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Fairview
Mrs. Morgan
New York City
Philadelphia
Darlene Wisley
Spain
New World
Twyla Thompson
Craige
Gene Cole
Myron Berggren
Ticonderoga
Exeter
Rangers
Ee Dah Oebeala
Lambs Rangers
H. J. Leeper
Over Farmers Union Store
Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Hackberry
Arthur J
Denney
Fourth District
Civil Service
SUN Theatre
Kay Francis
ANGEL
Guy Kibbie
BIG Noise
Swede Home Store
Silvertown
Goodrich
Goodrich Golden
SAFTY
Nebraska
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