Bystander notes and small town tales of fashion and humor
The column recounts Bil Bvette showing off new clothes with a kitchen-sink pride, neighbors gossip about outfits and a singing event planned by Andy Newquist and Professor Andruze. Localites like Bert, Charlie, John Irland, and updates on community events, sales, and the death of Arthur Ryan fill the page with small town color and daily life anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
John Rogers
Heck
Heck Bill
Noboddy
Bilk
Cain
Senator Sorgum
Andy Newquis
Lissen
Andy
Professor Andruze Coodent
Newquist Nobow
John Irland
John
Jobs
Bieneas
Enny
Andy Newgquist
Community Correspondence from Green's Chapel and Nearby
Green's Chapel notes list visits to Aurora by Jesse Austin and the Newcomers, plus F. W. Berggren hosting the Farmers Union meeting. A Deay husking bee gathered 43 men with 26 wagons and about 40 acres shucked. dinner was served. Various social events and Thanksgiving gatherings are described, inviting participation for a Dec 15 SS loser program and future social evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green’s Chapel
Jesse Austin
Dwight Newcomer
Aurora
Newcomers
Berck
A. C. Larson
Stromsburg
Swan Larson
Farmers’ Union
F. W. Berggren
V. L. Deay
Deay
Liberty Home Economics Club
Oscar Allison
Gertrude Peterson
Fritz Johnson
Johnson
Frank Berggren
C. B. Knerr
S.S
Thanksgiving Visits Shared Across Area Families
Mr and Mrs F C Banks of Milligan spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Banks parents. Dr Ernest Jarmin and family visited J N Jarmin. Miss Ruby Crozier visited her uncle J W Crozier. A Vance learned his son Paul went to Cuba for four months. Mr and Mrs Alvin Weeden and Mrs Wm Hanshew visited Ossian Samuelson in York county. Mr and Mrs Floyd West visited the mother of Floyd in Shelby for Thanksgiving. Miss Vida Beckmeyer and Miss Margaret Beckmeyer visited Mildred Richmond. Church Aid meeting scheduled for December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Banks
Milligan
Ernest Jarmin
J. N. Jarmin
Ruby Crozier
J. W. Crozier
A. Vancé
Paul
Cuba
Alvin Weeden
Wm. Hanshew
Ossian Samuelson
York County
Floyd West
Shelby
Vida
Margaret Beckmeyer
Mildred Richmond
Church Aid
Local Notices And Fragments From An Unclear Page
An assortment of brief items mentions Shelby E. Eb. Reece traveling to Omaha on business. A baby boy born on Thanksgiving to Mr. and Mrs. Trl R. Hicks. A daughter born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Houdetsheldt. Mrs. Hastert hosts a Ladies' Suita gathering. Various stray names and phrases appear without clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. EB. Reece
Omaha
Trl R. Hicks
Ralph’ "Houdétsheldt
Swansor ships hogs to Omaha and area notes
Albert J Swansor of Stromsburg shipped a car load of hogs to Omaha on Monday. Robert DeVore of York helps the telephone company here this week. Edna Anderson went to Lincoln for a few days visit Monday. Wielson and wife returned Monday after a visit in Omaha. Irvin Scott came in from Marengo Tuesday where he had been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Benda
J. ©. McGrewie
Helen Lucas
Heckberry
G. W. Ray
Grand Island
Rachel Ray
W. C. Hayburnt
Lincoln
W. B. Michener
B. FP. Sayres
Columbus
Elizabeth Carter
Carter
Jack Beebe
A. Merrick
Dorcas Society
M. E. Church
Harry Huddleston
B. Huddleston
L. H. Kumpf
Albert Crossant
W. L. Deay
Rebekah
A.O.U.W. Hall
Odd Fellows Home
York
St. Edward
Helen Williams
Beatrice
Ward
John Duren
Omaha
D. A. Brazee
Won Wesley
Harry Brazee
Dewey Lockard
Wirt Davis
Dan Reeder
Addie Farris
Reeder
Wyoming
F. J. Strain
South
Migses
Regina
Anna Demuth
Farwell
Bentonville
Ark
Flint
Mich
Arthur Ryan
Brichton
Colo
Shelby
C. BE. Ruch
Shell Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Ryan
BE. B. Richardson
Ulysses
Wm. Waseum
Chirke
Ford
Roy Query
Ray Whunsaker
Carthage
Iils
L. Johnson
North Platte
Register of the Land Office
John Colson
Ernest W. Olson
Canada
Mondey
Carl W. Samuelson
Rush City
Minn
American Legion
Wallace Scott
R.L. Anderson
Richard A. Freeman
Murray
Oscar Rystrom
Viola Myrberg
Margaret
Belvidere
Andrew Myrberg
Raymond
Archie
Wesley Colson
Johnson Bros
Colson
John Ekeley
Little
Vivian Donelson
Ernest Donelson
York Hospital
Stromsburg
Free Mission Church
Lindquist
Helen
Naomi . Peterson
First Baptist Church
Anton-Sjoland
Sjoland
Victor Anderson
Edwin Anderson
Albert J. Swansor
Robert DeVore
Re - Tate
Edna* Anderson
Wielson
Irvin’ Scott
Marengo
Town
Ore Ee Humber
Social notes and church events in Osceola community
Ailing J. W. Christian again under doctor care. Lawrence Meacham visits Grand Island Business College for Thanksgiving. Rev. Hendrickson hosts a surprise church pound social with a big cafeteria supper. Families travel to Omaha and Kearney for visits and winter plans. Church discussion on ideal pastor theme leads to a future talk. Commissioner proceedings list varied salaries and services for Polk County. Also notices of sidewalk assessments for Osceola property owners and upcoming city council meeting on December 15 to determine and equalize sidewalk costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Christian
Lawrence Meacham
Grand Island Business College
Rev. Hendrickson
Notice of Probate Hearing for Estate Admin by Harry McBeth
The State of Nebraska informs all interested parties of the estate of Shebnsdine Beals or similar name that a hearing is scheduled for December 29 1922 at 10 o clock A M to appoint Harry McBeth as administrator. Dated December 4 1922. County Judge H Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethe County Court
Pork County
Estete
Nebraska
Harry McBeth
Unreadable Ledger Items Highlight Local Printing and Repairs
A fragmented list shows various local suppliers and services including printing firms like The Headlight and The Polk Progress, school supply houses, and repair payees. Amounts vary with items such as cuss pidors and borrow pit damages, indicating routine municipal accounting notes.
Divorce petition filed in Polk County Nebraska
Lazzie Anderson files in Polk County District Court for divorce from Melvin P. Andereos on grounds of extreme cruelty and lack of support. Answer required by January 8, 1923. attorneys Mills Beebe and Mills listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin P. Andereos
Notice of Probate in Poll County Nebraska
In Poll County Nebraska the county court announces probate of the estate of Fred Hennings deceased. Eva Hennings is named executrix with a hearing set for December 16 1923 at 2 PM. Published November 23 and December 7 1922. County Judge F H Ball signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poll County
Nebraska
Fred Hennings
Pévacme
Eva
Notice to Creditors in Flya DeWitt Estate Polk County
Creditors must file claims by March 15, 1923 and debts must be paid by December 15, 1923. The County Court will meet December 15, 1922 January 15 1923 and March 15 1923 at 10:00 A M to receive examine hear and adjust all filed claims. Dated November 15 1922. Fef H Ball County Judge. Nov 16 23 30 Dec 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Flya DeWitt
Desensel
State OF
Said County
Fef
H. Ball
Sale Notice in Osceola Neb by Court Order
By order of sale from Grace Pheasant Johnston Clerk of the District Court Polk County Nebraska the Columbus State Bank of Columbus Nebraska as plaintiff seeks sale of the NW quarter of Section 26 Township 16 North Range 1 West at public auction December 12 1922 at 2 p m at the south door of the Osceola Court House. The action lists Stella M Stalker John Stalker Central National Bank Katie L Cunningham Moorman Manufacturing Kramer Coal Michael Jeruzal Carl F Ewert Commercial National Bank Theodore Friedhoff among defendants and references the February 3 1922 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Pheasant Johnston
Polk County
Nebraska
Columbus State Bank of
Columbus
Stella M Stalker
John Stalker
Josephine M. Sparhawk
Central National Bank
Katie L. Cunningham
Sheriff Sale Notice in Polk County Nebraska
By order of the Polk County District Court a real estate sale is set for December 11 1922 to satisfy a February 3 1922 judgment of Albert Kumamer against Martha E Arnold administratrix of the estate of Harry J Arnold Chadwick Henry Arnold and Wilford A Beckwith. The property described as the north half of the north half of the southeast quarter section 20 township 16 range 1 west of the 6th P M containing 40 acres will be sold at the courthouse south door Osceola Nebraska at 2 o clock P M to the highest bidder for cash. Dated November 6 1922 Sheriff David S Rotter and attorneys King Bittner Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Said City
Nance and
Mortrill
Morrill
Nance
Equalizaton
Pxle
District Court
Polk County
Albert Kumamer
Martha E Arnold
Martha BE. Arnold
Chadwick Henry Arnold
Wilford A. Beckwith
David Ss. ‘Rotter
King Bittner & Cambell
Peuinents Attorneys
Feet Vane
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Heek
Charlie
West
Bill Hanson
Charlie Dunn
Bert Smith
Mrs. Smith
Bert
Lizzy
Ford Automodeels
J.p.johnson
J. P
Billy
Hanson
Jobs Pike
Mont
E. P. Pike
Simon S Thompson
John Larsen
EF. C. Buobrman
Wesley Chapel
Ef Hastert
Attergon
John Lees
Ant Henry Johnson
Fairview
Snotes
C. C. McCormick
L. M. McCormick
H. W. Pettijonn
Kearney
George Heinemeyer
Tom Meachamb
Tutuxé
DR Johnson
South Side Square
Nebr
Board of County Commissioners
General Fund
Minnie G. Weeden
Casine Heke
Margret Yeltman
Elizabeth Rudeen
Mary McCunther
Alma Gibson
Mabe
AS -Olson
Sarah E. LeMar
Jon ‘Sjoblom
Eee
Ruth’ Glasser
Martha
Silverstrand
J. A. Albin
A. W. Lewis
W. F. Brandt
Tel
Tel. Co
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co. Light and Power
Polk Co. Farm Bureau
J. F. Farris
D. L. Heald
G. T. Ray
Vital Statistics
G. Jack
M. Liebee
H. Christian
Same
J. KE. Hoover
M. P. Sears
C. C
Brittell
Chas
L- Dickey
Audrey Hulquist
Campbell
Moon
Fos
Tee Tegaee
M.D
Avelis
Geo
M. D
Polk Co.’ Democrat
Osceola Record
EAI
Kenneth
Wm. H. Seward
Bale
C. G. Gylling
Silver Creek
Meacham Ranch
M.a.larson
Central City
Duroc
Big Sensation
Great Orion Sensation
Axel F. Johnson
Hampshire
Chris Beble
Nelson O. Brown
Beal
W.A. Cornish
Pteace
The
Polk Progress
K-B Printing Co
Klopp Printing
State Journal Co
Thomas V. McGowan Co
Kennedy & Parsons ‘Co
Nebraska School Supply House
Supplion
James Morton .& Sen Co
Midhland Chemical Laboratories
Remington Typewriter Co
Ice Cece
C. H. Sheldon
Nels Haseelbach
Theodore Spitz
C. D. Kinsman
Albert Stenger
My Farm
Polk
A. E. Swanson
County Poor Farm
Sherman Co
O. Lincoln
Neb
A. Hospe CO
Hea
O’cock P.M
F. H. Ball
Sheriff's Sale
Davis S. Potter
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