13 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
1
A fragmentary voice scolds a son for waste and debt, contrasting frugal ant labor and summer end with lavish spending, cigarettes, and broken finances. The text shifts to dialogue with patrons and a caution against lingering in a neighborhood.
A chaotic Saturday scene near the old mill site drew Greek and law figures into a tense confrontation over a coon hunt dispute. Bricks flew and discussions of Greece and Africa laws filled the air as locals debated action before Dave Potter intervened to ease tensions and restore work. The confusion lingered within a half mile of the nearby residence.
The Osceola post office patrons receive Sears and Roebuck volumes showing only cash prices with no credit terms. The piece argues cash payments support local merchants, noting mail order catalogs would demand cash and implying credit offers by local dealers are often unavoidable.
Dr A M Bell resigns creating a mayoral vacancy E Milks council president to take over duties. Second ward representation also becomes vacant but city operations will continue in orderly fashion under the successor.
Due to the illness of County Judge F TH Ball the board of county commissioners appointed Marion A Shaw as temporary judge to act in matters needing the official presence until Ball's recovery. Shaw has two years of legal study and is deemed capable to handle duties. Grace Pheasant county court clerk will take immediate charge of the office.
The marriage of Walford E Nelson and Mabel T Gustafson occurred in Lincoln on Wednesday September 8 with Rev Chapman officiating in the presence of Mr and Mrs Arnold Thoren. The couple, from Osceola area, returned home Friday to start housekeeping on the groom’s father Rosmug Nelson farm.
Mrs. Frances Barrow’s two children, Ernest seven and Eva three, drowned in Oberlin Kansas a week ago Saturday. News reached Mrs. Guy Hanshew via a letter from her mother Mrs. P. M. Strain with no further details at this time.
A Ford owned by Fred Wescoat vanishes from Silver Creek street near Beulah a week ago Friday. Sheriff notified, initial thoughts of temporary joy ride faded as time passed. Engine number 314190. finder urged to notify authorities or the owner with any trace of the vehicle.
Sunday School and Bible class set for next Sunday at 10 with morning services at 11 and 7 p m The evening services will be in English Busy Bees meet Wednesday afternoon at Miss Ella Olson s home east of the city L L gathers Thursday at 8 30 p m at Miss Thelma Johnson s home
Fresh cow for sale inquire of Fred Schwab. Numerous social visits traverse Lincoln, Shelby, Durant, Rising, Brun ing, and Litchfield. Guests include Miss Mary Notcomb and Mrs Gust Samuelson with family, plus travel and visits by Lang and Marker families. Local entertainment news notes La Hair's Novelty Entertainers at the Auditorium and Fred Schavab’s trip to Garrison North Dakota with land activity.
The Record argues rural high schools offer benefits by pooling districts to create joint campuses. It notes limited adoption due to existing buildings and timing, urges patrons to form collaborations, and cites local figures and trips while stressing improved education for farm youth alongside city pupils.
A fragmented Nebraska item lists various local movements and notices. Attorney H. H. Campbell heads to Polk while N P Clausen plans cattle buying in Superior, dates and small town names appear with social visits and a sale notice. Traffic work by Union Pacific crews near the depot is noted along with incidental travel and farm details.
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