25th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Herrmann
The Herrmanns of Polk county celebrate 25 years of marriage with a family gathering at their home on April 5. Relatives recall crossing into farming life and praise their steady work ethic and community standing. The piece also reprints their 1900 wedding notice with details of Rev Joachim Timm Rev A J Ross and the Ross Welch farm as they begin housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Herrmann
Polk County
Herrmann
Osceola
John Herrmann
Ross Welch
Osceola Band Concert Held Under Lou Israel
The annual Osceola band concert was presented Monday evening at the Auditorium under the direction of Lou Israel. The concert was fine and was greatly appreciated by the audience. The personnel of the band includes M. Timm Carl Fillman Co M. Humphrey Homer Hartson Howard Clark Rudolph Sandin John R Fillman Keith Cox Paul Bond Emery Marshall Claude Cox Perry M. Miller D. W. McFadden Arthur Mickey Snare drum Floyd Lindquist Walter Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Israel
M. Timm
Carl Fillman
M. Humphrey
Homer Hartson
Howard Clark
Rudolph Sandin
John R Fillman
Keith Cox
Paul Bond
Emery Marshall
Claude Cox
Perry M. Miller
D. W. McFadden
Arthur Mickey
Floyd Lindquist
Walter Byers
Osceola Voters Return Incumbents In Election
Osceola voters turnout high with Schwab Gray and Hastings re-elected without opposition. Ballot results show 148 Against and 221 For Sunday baseball. 136 Against and 206 For fire track. School board candidates W. O. Clark 216 votes Claus Anderson 204 M. A. Mills 17 Geo Craven 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Schwab
Gray
Hastings
W. O. Clark
Claus Anderson
M. A. Mills
Geo. Craven
County Woman's Clubs Meet Plans County Convention
The executive committee of the county Woman's Clubs gathered Saturday with Mrs. A. F. Nuquist of Osceola to finalize plans for the county convention set for Osceola in late April. Participants included Mrs. Hedbloom of Stromsburg, Mrs. Mc Gaffin and Mrs. Cox of Polk, Mrs. Inks and Mrs. Mygrs of Shelby, and Mrs. Wm. Merrick, Mrs. P. B. Campbell, and Mrs. Nuquist of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Nuquist
Osceola
Hedbloom
Stromsburg
Mc Gaffin
Cox
Polk
Inks
Mygrs
Shelby
Wm. Merrick
P. B. Campbell
Nuquist
Oscéola
PTA Meeting Slated At School Monday Evening
The regular PTA meeting will be held Monday at 8 o'clock at the school house. The program will be presented under the direction of Mrs. Heald, Dr. LeMar, and Mrs. Frahm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Heald
LeMar
Easter Cantata Set For Stromsburg Churches
A 75 voice chorus from Eden and First Baptist churches will present The King Triumphant Easter cantata on April 12 and 14 at 8 00 P M in the First Baptist Church Stromsburg Nebraska needy note keeps the tone of a local town paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden and
First Baptist
Stromsburg
Tima
Fire damages farm home near Osceola
A noon Sunday blaze at the James Dunn farm eight miles north of Osceola destroyed an upstairs room and contents and caused heavy water damage downstairs. Investigators say clothing near a chimney started the fire. Insurance covers the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Everet Rutter
Osceola
Osceola Stores Extend Wednesday Evening Hours
Beginning next Wednesday evening Osceola stores will stay open weekly through spring and summer. Easter will be observed by local churches next Sunday with special music prepared by choirs. Local merchants showcase new stocks as residents plan Easter shopping in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Local notes from Shelby area visit and events
Shelby correspondence lists visitors and moves among Rising City Osceola and Lincoln including Emil Schott and Walter Amsler. Local business trips, shipments to South Omaha, and school board elections are noted along with baseball results and social club activities. The article mentions illnesses, travels to Julesburg and Omaha, and community engagements at Polk and Arborville.
Local residents engage in home projects and travel notices
Dr. R L Peterson has been doing landscape and repair work on his residence, enhancing its appearance. Julius Kerker transacted business here last week then returned to Lincoln on Friday. Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and Mr and Mrs Hanquist attended the funeral of Mrs Emil Carlson at Stromsburg on Friday. Maurice Lindberg was taken to York last Thursday for an opera-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Wilson
Omaha
Columbus
C. J. Augustine
South Omaha
A. C. Dunning
HL. Voss
Levi Cunningham
J. C. Hotchkiss
North Platte
John Lees
Wahoo
Tom Reece
D. C. Cole
Fred Scow
Roy Hartson
Shelby
Rising City
Lilla Lynn
Wellington
Kansas
G. W. Chase
J. W. Sims
Co. Bluffs
D. H. Westfall
Newman Grove
Huldah Yung
Miss Hunt
Osceola
Raymond Bottom
Lydia Henschfield
James McClure
York
J. E. Bey
Frank Patrick
Shelton
M. Mischke
Emma Lind
Lincoln
Lillian” ‘Bindle
Minnesota
Philbrick
Murdock
Central City
Central
Anne
Viking Theatre
Leroy Alfreds
Calmar Jones
Harold Schultz
Lyle Widga
Russell Kelliher
William McGuffin
Hildin Strand
Mildred McDaniel
Rachel Stouffer
Alice Myers
Hazel Hirsch
Grace Stevens
Helen Lind
Ruth Newman
Arthur Peterson
Claus Peterson
Johnson Bros
A. C. Quillan
C. A. Lynch
Seward
R. L. Smith Place
H. M. McGaffin
R. L. Cox
Federated Clubs
R. L. Peterson
Julius Kerker
Joe Johnson
Hanquist
Emil Carlson
Stromsburg
Maurice Lindberg
Sheriff’s Force Hosts Two More Arrests in County Court
Russell Colson and Chas Noyd of Stromsburg were arrested Wednesday by Sheriff Van Hoosen. Colson faced intoxication charges while Noyd faced intoxication and operating a vehicle under liquor. They pled guilty in county court. Judge Ball offered Noyd 30 days in jail or $50 and costs. Colson faced 15 days or $25 and costs. Both remain in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Colson
Chas. Noyd
Stromsburg
van Hoosen
Wayland Easter Services Schedule Announced
Easter Sunday events at Wayland include Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Morning Worship at 11:00 AM with a special Easter message and the reception of new members into the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Obituary of Mrs. Abby King Pioneer Osceola Resident
Mrs. Abby King widow of E L King died at her Osceola home on April 1 1925. Survived by daughter Edna Realing of East Lansing Michigan a son W R King of Omaha a sister Mrs Fannie Harrison of Portland Oregon and a brother Edwin Fowles. Born September 16 1854 in Newark New Jersey she moved with her parents to Clarksville Iowa in 1859. Married March 27 1880 and helped found Osceola library and public education efforts while serving on the Library Board. Her life centered on home and public service with a long record of community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby King
E. L. King
Osceola
Polk County
King
Edna
East Lansing
Michigan
W. R. King
Omaha
Fannie Harrison
Portland
Oregon
Edwin Fowles
Abby Fowle
Reading
State
Federation of Women's Clubs
Citten Dante
Sit
Grateful thanks to swift aid from the Evenett Rutter couple
Mr and Mrs Evenett Rutter express sincere appreciation for the quick and beneficial assistance they received. Their note thanks those who helped and highlights their gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenett Rutter
Polk County Ministerial Association Meet
The Polk County Ministerial Association met Monday afternoon at the courthouse with Judge F.H. Bail granting use of his room. Rev. Scott of Polk is mourned as a pastor and debater. Rev. E. R. Peterson of Polk elected Secretary-Treasurer to fill Scott’s term. Resolutions honor Scott and reflect on denominational aims and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Ministerial Association
Court House
F.h.bail
President Bar
Messrs. Taylor
Osceola
Ekloff
Stromsburg
Wilson
Gresham
Fix
Wayland Chapel
Peterson
Polk Myers
Shelby
Runnels
Fairview
Rev
Scott
Polk
Taylor
Association
Barr
E. R. Peterson
Myers
Polk County
Card of Thanks to Osceola and Polk County Neighbors
The Blake family and relatives thank friends for kindness in the days after their father's 80th birthday and express heartfelt appreciation. Wm Coffendaffer and family move to Hebron. he will run an electrical shop there. The note also praises the recent local telephone branch manager and notes the departure of Coffendaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk County
Maud Blake Hoffer
Ethel Blake
Frances Blake Morgan
Dwight Blake
Howard Blake
Wm. Coffendaffer
Hebron
Hassler Returns from Business Trip to Lincoln
F. Hassler arrived in Lincoln this morning after a business trip. He is expected to resume duties at the local office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hassler
Lincoln
Chapel Club Meets Amid Flu and Road Travel
Wesley Chapel reports 15 members and five visitors at Friday’s meeting held with Mrs. Harry Herrmann. Lessons on childrens hats and fabrics were shared. 70 dozen eye donations were collected for Lincoln Hospital. Several local residents visited the ill Geo Jarmin in Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Hospital
Osceola Hosts Teachers Examination Day in April 1925
Teachers from Osceola will take a one day examination on Saturday April 18 1925 under the supervision of I D Huston County Superintendent. The event outlines the regular schedule for teachers examinations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
I. D. Huston, Co
Graveling to Start on York to Seward Route
The deadlock over the York to Seward county line gravel road appears broken and the contractor who holds the contract for laying gravel is expected to proceed at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Seward “County
York Republican
Graving Streets in David City District Completed
Work of grading and graveling streets in graveling district No. 1, 31 blocks in the south part of David City, is completed and accepted by the city. Total cost 8808.10 with city paying 3115.60 for intersections and property owners 5690.50. Largest assessment 113.85 for 300 ft frontage. smallest 2.29 for 6 ft frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
David City Press
Funeral services for Rev. R. F. Scott held at Polk
Funeral services for Rev. R. F. Scott were held at Polk last Thursday at 2 p.m. Attended by relatives, local friends, and ten visiting pastors. District Superintendent M. E. Gilbert preached. other ministers participated. Body taken to Pickering Missouri for burial. Maple Leaf club met Friday April 3 with Ethel McCormick. twelve members and four visitors. Program affected by bad roads. next meeting set with Mrs. Ida Farris on Friday April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
R. F. Scott
M. E. Gilbert
Mr. Scott
Pickering
Maple Leaf Club
Ethel McCormick
Teader
Edith Frizzell
Ida Farris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joachim Timm
Hannah C
A. J. Ross
Cornet
Aug. Thelen, Jr
Emil Schott
Walter Amsler
J. DD. Lockard
E. B. Abbott
Ray
Julesburg
Colo
Oscar Blevins
Thayer
W.E. Kinney
John Skidmore
Dwight Dickhate
Guy Funkhouser
Roy Clark
Mabel McGrew
Clarence Hastert
Ed Clobes
Silas Miller
Friida Funkhouser
Leo
Grippe
W. C. Hayhurst
H. W. Amsler
James Dobbs
Ed. Elliott
Daisy Eyler
Litchfield
C. H.S
Karl Pfeiffer
Marie Pfeiffer
William Pfeiffer
Henry Black
June Black
Walter Stuart
C. E. Andrews
Jean Brigham
Oscar Thorson
Charles LeBar
Florence
Nice
Tracy E. Mumford
Sheriff’s Force
Beter
Woman’s ‘Club
Public Library
Polk County Ministerial Assn
H. A. Taylor
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel Club
Harry Herrmann
Jas. Gibbins
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Jas. Gibbons
Alvin Merrick
Chapel Club
J. N. Jarmin
Harold
Fremont
Geo. Jarmin
L. E. Treadway
L. E. West
Homer Brigham
Floyd West
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