April Fools and Small-Town Pranks Stir Osceola
An colloquial column recounts local April Fools jokes in Osceola including mistaken purses, a kicked hat with a brick, and a tale about Billy the sheriff. It notes plan for spring events, local residents like Cap Pratt and Bill Lewis, and various misadventures around Stromsburg and Vick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Courtney
Andy Nyquist
John Carlson
John
Beanery
Osceola
Bill Welch
Lane
Sam Gushee
Sam _hai
Billy ‘Mawher
Otto Johnson
Stromsburs Hayes
Jim
Scott
Irvin Scot
Dock Ander
Janke Halden
Registered Percheron Stallion 88403 for 1920 season
Registered Percheron stallion 88403 is a black foaled May 1911 weighing 1900. Sire Monica 57715 by Casino 27830 Dam Isabell 60980 by Beranger 67082. Standing at Elmer Lyons farm near Silver Creek and Havens with contact details and breeding terms including fees and Saturday rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica
Casino
Isabell
Beranger
Silver Creek
Havens
Beulah
Elmer Lyons
Osceola
Neb
Fight gopher plague and district court action in Polk County
Farmers urged to exterminate pocket gophers using poison and traps with county wide campaigns and demonstrations. The notice includes a Polk County District Court case to quiet title on land in Section 10 Township 14 North Range 3 West and a mortgage cancellation claim filed March 23 1920 with a May 10 1920 answer deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Farmers’ Union
Chas
Osceola
Hansen
Lund
Stromsburg
Farm Bereau
Farm Bureau
Julius G. Wachter
Wachter
Theodor Anderson
Legal Township
Nebraska
District Court
Andrew Anderson
Albert J. Anderson
Mills, Beebe & Milks Attorneys
Angeline Tucker v Alva Tucker divorce petition filed
Angeline Thicker plaintiff sues Alva Tucker in Polk County Nebraska District Court seeking divorce and restoration to the maiden name Angeline Johnstom after desertion since December 30 1917. Defendants must answer the petition by May 20 1920. Attorneys Mills Beebe and Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Angeline Tucker
Alva Tucker
Angeline Thicker
District Court
Angeline Johnstom
Mills, Beebe & Mills
Douglas enters race for 39th District representative
Robert G. Douglas announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of Representative from the 39th District. He states the decision rests with Republican voters.
Polk County Politician Seeks renomination to State House
WR Crozier announces candidacy for State Representative subject to Democratic primary. He says he has served one term and pledges to faithfully represent the people of Polk County and the state, asking for support at the primary and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte, Polk
Merrick
Senate
Polk
WR Crozier
Auction Sale Furnishings of Martin Newcomer
Auction sale of household effects of Martin Newcomer set for Saturday afternoon in the courtyard. Local bidders may attend to view and bid on items from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Newcomer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cap Pratt
Sycamore
Bert Lewis
Bill
Colorado
Liberty Clark
Billy
Bennydick
York County
Locke
Atrest
Vick
John Ayres
Vick’s Place
Bert ‘Lewis
Albert Sam
Johnson
Albert
Bert
Alex Whitehead
John Airs
Shakes Spear
Hanen
Ike Merrick
C. W. Carlson
Durant
Charlie
Ennyboddy
Vick Anderson
Packers
Anderson
John Swanson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Polk County Farm Bureau
Farmers Exchange
Giris
Paes
Sunior
Re van Diman
Osceola: Lumber Co
Mr. Gopher
Plaintife
BUICK
Meridian
Osceola, Nebraska
H Il
Bosler, Wyoming
Bosler Estate
UG Lps
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