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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
The Osceola region records a shift as frost threats arrive and garden crops fade. Local note: wages and finances tighten, pensions settle late, and townsfolk recount travels, visitors, and community events across Stromsburg, Lincoln, and surrounding areas.
Harrison and Eixer of Big Spring Nebraska advertise a half section 80 acres under irrigation with a $1,200 house and big barn five miles from town at $33 per acre. They claim irrigated lands range 50 to 80 dollars and unirrigated 15 to 20 dollars, inviting Polk county residents to visit. C A Eiker notes five years farming in the area and equal crop quality to Polk County.
F A Hultgren of Stromsburg Nebraska advertises two Short Horn bulls and several heifers including some calves by side. He offers a versatile herd and can supply most needs.
To the kind friends who assisted and sympathized in the loss of our loved one we send this message of thanks from Mrs. John Wisely Mrs. S. H. Wisely and children.
Word arrived Monday of the death of J G Green long time Stromsburg resident and former postmaster He leaves a widow and three sons Guy W Clarence and Floyd Green all of Lincoln The funeral was at Eden Baptist church with burial in Stromsburg Cemetery Attending from Osceola were W F Miller and family and Mrs Green a sister of Mr Miller
A Monday evening church reception honored Rev M O Brooks the retiring pastor. Congregation and friends wished him God speed to Falls City for the coming year. W O Johnson presented him a purse. Brooks thanked them and urged cooperation for the incoming pastor. Refreshments followed as the Osceola public laments the loss yet hopes his successor’s work will prosper.
Eugene Milander left for Chicago for several days while Nelson Stalnaker of Shelby visited his sister Mrs. Fling after returning from Kingfisher. Joseph and Mrs. Anderson plan to stay, with Anderson taking charge of the Omaha Elevator Co. here. The Richards family reunion near Mathews drew four to five hundred attendees. The Mace family recovers from a Clarks Bridge accident with one member still unable to walk. Spinal meningitis cases are reported but later corrected. Matters include travel to South Dakota and visits to relatives in Odebolt Iowa and Sioux City. Vina Fuller returns home during her father’s absence.
A local notice urges readers to upgrade furnishings with a 10 percent discount sale lasting until October 1, hosted by F. L. Dunn. The appeal encourages discarding old bas-beens for new up to date items.
A pitch offers a land purchase with a first payment of one tenth and the balance in nine annual payments at 6 percent interest. The advert invites inquiries to King & Bittner of Osceola Nebraska and mentions an excursion on Tuesday October 6.
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