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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
1
A fragmented passage describes a person named John I in an arrival scene in Omaha. The text references a notable figure and mentions a family, with garbled lines about a song and a childlike refrain. Details are unclear due to damage.
Aid Out In Polk County Mutual Life Insurance Company has paid out substantial sums to members bene factors and accident claims in Polk County. The notice lists policyholders and post office addresses, with figures such as 2000 1700 900 and references an agent presence and policy issuance. It emphasizes life final policy coverage for both genders and cautions against excessive charges or use for stockholder enrichment.
John M Herrmann died at his Osceola home after years of paralysis. Born 1845 in Germany, he battled hardship, raised 13 children, and left a widow, 19 grandchildren, and many relatives. Myrtle Whaley Watson Wilson, Osceola native later of Omaha, died after a long illness. she leaves a husband William T Wilson a daughter Frances and relatives, with funeral pending Friday at the Whaldy residence Osceola.
At a meeting of the Commercial Club a contact was made with the Britt Company for the 1914 Chautauqua. The course will run six days in August with a $1,000 guarantee from the club. Talent assignments will wait until after the year’s start, as Mr. Britt stayed to arrange talent details and management personnel for the season. The session noted promising progress and proper direction for the coming event.
Due to continued poor health the owner offers a city residence for sale. The property includes three lots, a 24 by 28 house with five rooms, a good cistern and well, a barn, cob house and hen coop, plus fruit. Located one block south of the new school house. See Chas Burkhart.
Community mourns the sudden death of Mrs Myrtle Whaley Wilson at General Hospital in Omaha on Tuesday at 11:30 AM due to a brain hemorrhage. Immediate family and local friends provided comfort during her illness. others mentioned include her husband daughter and the Whaley and Powers families.
The Lutheran church recientes installations included Rev. Anton Nelson becoming Osceola pastor on September 8, Rev. Carl A. Sward taking the Swede Home post on September 9, and Rev. Rydquist installed at Hordville on September 10 under the guidance of conference leaders Rev. Sandall and Rev. Knox.
New York lawyer William Travers Jerome, famed for Thaw prosecutions, faced a delay as he played penny ante while awaiting a Canadian habeas corpus ruling. Police arrested him for gambling, leaving him detained for days after Thaw’s writ discharge. Canadians enjoyed the scene and Jerome’s frustration grew. Richard Myers visited Lincoln, J W Wilson and others from Stromsburg were in town, and Mrs. Millie Dahlberg was in Stromsburg.
Chattel mortgage dated May 1 1913 filed in Polk County Nebraska. Fred Ly barger to First National Bank Osceola to secure 80 dollars with 10 percent interest. 62.17 now due. Defaulted. sale of one Stoddard-Dayton five passenger touring car at public auction in Osceola on October 1 1913 at 2 PM. Dated September 11 1918.
D. J. Poynter is in the cite from Shelby today. J. Erisman the tailor went to North Bend on business today. Mrs. Victor Peterson is the guest of Stromsburg friends today. Mrs. Ed Deland returned to Grand Island Tuesday evening after a visit with relatives here. Mrs. Frank Anderson went to Columbus today for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Welch.
In a West London county court case the solicitor questions the debtor about income. The debtor replies he earns nothing and jokes about living on the moon, prompting the judge to set a ten day adjournment.
An olive oil bath at the root of a palm or fern once a month improves health. Pour two tablespoons of olive oil at the root, and the plant will turn greener with leaves that sparkle in light. For smaller plants, use less oil.
Notice filed July 10 1913 in Polk County Nebraska by William A Stevens and Theodore A Stevens against Jefferson Storts and Delilah Storts to quiet title to the south half of the northeast quarter section 32 township 14 north range 4 west 6th P M and remove cloud on title with general equitable relief. defendants must answer by October 6 1913.
Market notes show corn at 2e per unit and oats around 68. Butter and eggs prices run steady with small shifts. Weekly record raised to 1.3 dollars per year amid mixed demand and supply signals.
Property details show the Old Whitney Farm located northwest of 28-14-1 in Polk County Nebraska for sale. Contact M H Whaley for inquiries.
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