Estate notices and local town news from Polk County
Polk County Nebraska notes include probate filings for the estate of Oswald Kropatsch and the swartwood deceased. hearings scheduled and creditors' claim deadlines set for Dec 1906 to June 1907. Local items list residents, visitors, dental services, market prices, lost shawl, a marriage, and student holiday returns.
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Heratt
John Feeatsel
Nebraska
Oswald Kropatsch
Ibeen
Henry HH. Campbell
Polk County
Swartwood
Vermaty Court Room
Polk County Corn Power and Local Automobilia Parade
Osceola residents celebrate Corn King Nebraska heritage with Mace farm yield of 7,500 bushels from 105 acres. Johnny Kunkel wins second prize in corn bread contest at Lincoln. Ray Marker unveils a custom auto mow machine hailed as a modern marvel. Local humor and Christmas reflections close the piece with a jail case and light mischief.
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First National
Nebraska
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Texas
Polk County
Johnny Kunkel
Osceola
John
Johnny
Lincoln
Ray Marker
Ray
Poultry Show Highlights Polk County Exhibits And Winners
The Polk County Poultry Association wrapped a three day exhibit last Thursday with entries set in the county court room. J J Elliott of Onoawa Iowa judged the birds awarding top premiums across Barred Plymouth Rocks White Plymouth Rocks Buff Plymouth Rocks and other breeds with best pair awarded to a Toulouse goose.
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Polk Country Poultry Association
Palk County
J.J. Elliott
Onoawa
Iowa
Osceola Lumber Co Formed From Hay Lumber and Coal Buyout
Mace transfers a three fifths interest in Hay Lumber and Coal to S Lou Myers and J A Jackson, forming Osceola Lumber Co. Wyatt remains with the lumber business where all accounts due may be settled. Dealer thanks customers and seeks continued patronage for the new firm.
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Mace
Aetna Fire Extinguisher Featured for Fire Protection
Aetna Fire Extinguisher is presented as a prudent fire protection choice. Notices promote services from L A Beltzer and Wesleyans event postponement, a repair shop at Kunker, and George Rhodes offering wind mill and pump work. ManZan relief product sold by G T Ray & Co promises instant pain relief with money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Beltzer
Gaylord’s
George Rhodes
ManZan
G. T. Ray & Co
Electric railway bonds vote split in county precincts
Returns from last Saturday show two precincts for bonds and two against. Canada and Osceola back the bonds while Pleasant Home and Platte oppose. Canada 165 72, Osceola 265 105, Pleasant Home 68 96, Platte 53 103. Union Pacific routes show strongest support. Outcome uncertain as counties report mixed results and progress on construction awaits broader support.
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Osceola
Canada
Pleasant Home
Platte
Union Pacific Railway
Obituary of Nancy Arnold Sherman
Nancy Arnold Sherman born August 28, 1814 in Jefferson County New York died December 4 1906 at her son Benjamin's home aged 92 years 3 months and 7 days She was the last surviving of eight children and mother to nine with Lydia McCormick a granddaughter in this city Surviving: three sons and three daughters twenty seven grandchildren fifty one great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren
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NaNcy Arnold
Jefferson County
New York
Benjamin
Olin
Iowa
Sherman
Lydia McCormick
Dr J J Harrison Chiropodist Offers Free Examinations
Chicago chiropodist Dr J J Harrison promises painless treatment for coins and callouses in minutes with no blood. Bunions and ingrowing toe nails treated. Home office listed as Sioux City with stay at Sa Al Pratt hotel for a few days only.
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J.J. Harrison
Chicago
Sioux City
al Pratt
Poem Dedicated to Adaline Mickey from Lancaster Prison
A prison poem dedicated to Mass Adeline Mickey, praising her innocent charm and blessings she brings to inmates. The piece recalls Hetty and expresses hope that the child’s visits bring mercy and light, ending with a note of affection from W. T. O'Day and a brief public notice of the Polk Agricultural Society meeting and a home safety claim.
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State Penitentiary
Mass Adeline Mickey
For Sale Phaeton Asking Fifty Dollars
High grade phaeton for sale not used regularly and well sheltered. Original price 100 dollars in 1901. Asking price fifty dollars. Inquiries directed to Dr. Bell or H. F. Henderson.
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Dr. Bell
H. F. Henderson
Pine resin claims for bladder kidney disease relief
An advertisement touts pine resin as effective for bladder and kidney ailments and backache. It offers a 30 day treatment for $1.00, sold by G. T. Rev G6, a omy.
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G. T. Rev
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.E. Kinne
W. E. Kinney
Ow Lees
Jet. Onty
Henry H. Campbell
Jedtt and Co
Inpol
Young’s Meat Market
Lou Hagermann
Mrs Buckner
A. M. Bell
First National Bank
A. A. Young
A. P. Mickey
Young’s
George Ludden and
City
Mr. Ludden
H. J. McBeth
Monson
O. W. Roverts
Columbus
North Side
L. Brazee
Axel Peterson
Stromsburg
Rogers Bros
North Side Square
Grigsby
Roy A. Clark
Anna D. Mickey
Shelby
M. E
Gospel Ridge
N. F
O. W. Smeltzer
Bertha Beble
Ross King
Wm. Anderson
Lee Karrer
Wm. McCormick
Ward Gillespie
Roy Ludden
Fay Henderson
Carl Baum
M. A. Mills Sr
Webster Mills
John Pulver
Jingo
David Harum
Mr. Marker
Chris Stoner
Charity
Roy Davis
Roy
F L Dunn
Eblers
M. &. Bittner
G. Hendrickson
C.R. Hammond
G. E. Samuelson
R. L. Castile
White Plymouth Rocks
C. B. Kuerr
Gilbert Johnson
E. R. Danielson
I. H. Anderson
BUFF
Plymouth Rocks
C. A Curtis
Buff Orpingtons
Campbell
White Orpingtons
Albert Ryan
S. Schmid
A. A. Hartman
Wyandoties
Mollie Gans
L. Nickel
A. Shidner
Cockere
Psat
KY ‘Iest National Bank
Foerster
The
Wesleyans
Kunker
Polk
Nancy Sherninian
W. D. Grum
Lou H, Myers
J. A. Jackson
Osceola Lumber Go
W. D. Crum
Hetty
Sis Sister
Littie
God
Adaline
Jesus
Kingdom of God
W. T. O'Day
Lancaster Nebr
Polk Ca Agricutural Society
Court House
D. E. Hewitt
Chicago Lumber Com
E. H. Sorenson, Mer
Osceola Bank
Osceola, Nebr
J. H. Mickey
O.E. Mickey
A. F. Nnquist
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