Widow of Neal Rakestraw Sues for 40000 Damages
Mrs. Neal Rakestraw of Polk files a $40,000 negligence suit in Lancaster County District Court against Nebraska Gas and Electric Co Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co and the Village of Polk over Neal Rakestraws death by electrocution in Polk last spring. The case, set for Lincoln on January 12, has drawn local interest with representation outlined by H C Beebe Hall Cline Williams and Judge Comstock and notes the Telephone Co has paid 5400 under Employers Liability. Rakestraw, an ex service man who served in the Signal Corps, is remembered as a fine young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Rakestraw
Polk
District Court
Lancaster County
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
Polk Nebraska
Lincoln
H. C. Beebe
Hall, Cline & Williams
Gas and Light Company
Judge Comstock
Mra Rakestraw
Telephone Company
Raker Straw
Signal Corps
Harry Ashton Loses 50000 Damage Suit
After 15 hours of deliberation the jury found for the defendants in the 50000 damage suit by Harry L. Ashton against Electric Development Co Blue River Power Co and the village of Adams. Ashton an expert electrician lost an arm when a 23 volt line burned through his body as he pulled a switch touching a high voltage line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Ashton
Eelectric Development Co
Blue River Power Co
Adams
Wakeley
Ashton
Pool Hall Changes Hands Today In Osceola
Jake Meisdorff and John Thomas sell their Osceola pool hall to Fritz H. Olson and Lewis Herrmann who take possession now. Thomas seeks health as his main focus while Reisdorff plans for future steps. Olson and Herrmann, local farmers, are also dealing with health issues and intend to retire from farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Meisdorff
John Thomas
Osceola
Fritz H. Olson
Lewis Herrmann
Thomas
Reisdorff
Herr- Mann
Olson
Olsson
Osceola Fire Department to Stage Home Talent Play
The Osceola fire department held its regular monthly meeting at city hall. Bills were approved and a home talent play was voted for early in the year. A committee will arrange details. Delegates to the state firemen convention at Hastings, Jan 20 to 22, are Phil Campbell, Luther Lindquist, P. B. Sickles, and H. B. Branting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
New Year Greeting For 1925 From Thos E Barr
God grant unto us in the year 1925 satisfaction of heart from our labors and in our homes. May the year bring gladness and joy, keep strife and sorrow away from our community, and bring strength and wisdom to all. May it be the best year you have known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. E. Barr
Roslund Reports for Lincoln Jury Duty Continuation
C. J. Roslund went to Lincoln on Monday to report for jury duty. He was first called for the October term and this is a continuation of that session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Roslund
Lincoln
Local residents share holiday visits and travels
Mrs C E Shaw and son Lloyd visit Dix kin. numerous locals travel to Omaha and other cities for shipments and holidays. Movements include Everett Miller and others moving properties, K. J. Augustine shipping stock, and many relatives visiting kin in York Lincoln Omaha Des Moines and San Francisco over Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Shaw
Lloyd
Dix
Blevins
R. W. Sloan
Perkins County
Everett Miller
Ernest Lucas
John Lucas
Wilma Scott
Glen Moon
Otis Colt
Wesleyan
Lynni~ Snyder
Parke
Wyo
Wil Company
Omaha
C. J. Augustine
G. H. Voss
Fred Schneider
Hortense Ellsworth
Lincoln
Harry Ellsworth
Gertrude Stamm
W. D. Stammerm
Jack Beebe
Jack
Julius Bernt
Main Street
A. J. Nelson
Grand Island
Ed Allen
Albion
Sam Ballenger
W. B. Elgin
New York
Frank Leibee
Bradshaw and Polk
Brunswick
J. J. Wilkes
W. J. Thelen
San Francisco
Los Angeles
John
Joe Scholz
San Diego
Frank Inks
Blair
J.A. Inks
Edith Inks
Oak Park
Chicago
J. A. Inks
Miss Inks
Blanch Ingalls
Merna
John Ingalls
Floyd Pettys
G. BE. Claypool
Rising City
Frank Barker
Harry Huddleston
Maude Bull
D. H. Bull
John Clobes
Humboldt
Harry Schuetz
Ed Clobes
John Duren
Terence Duren
Art Institute
Methodist Church
J A Oberg Kicked by Mule at His Home
J A Oberg was kicked in the face by a mule while harnessing a team in the barn at his home one and a half miles west of the city. His son found him unconscious. he suffered facial injuries but is expected to recover, described as a near miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Oberg
Farm Bureau Board Chooses Delegates for Lincoln Meeting
Farm Bureau Board met yesterday with all members present except Mrs. S S Piper of Polk. Plans for next year were discussed and adopted. Delegates chosen to attend Organized Agriculture in Lincoln included Petrus C Nelson and Herman Jones with Frank Swanson and S S Piper as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Board
S.S. Piper
Polk
C. B. Steward
Farm Bureau Board of
Organized Agriculture
Lincoln
Frank Swanson
S.s.piper
Petrus C. Nelson Herman Jones
Court terms announced for Fifth Judicial District in 1925
Judge Hastings set district court dates in 1925 with Polk and Seward hearing on January 19 April 20 and October 5. Hamilton and Butler schedule February 9 April 27 and October 26. York and Saunders dates are March 2 May 4 and November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
Hastings
Polk and Seward
Hamilton and Butler
York and Saunders
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses and sympathy shown after the bereavement. Names Mrs. Wm. Merrick Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Studley Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Best Capt. L. M. Pratt and daughter. Mrs. George Brooke visited relatives in Omaha and Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Merrick
R. A. Studley
H. R. Best
L. M. Pratt
George Brooke
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Obituary of William Merrick Honored Citizen of Osceola
William Merrick born November 9 1856 in Meaford Ontario died December 28 1924 at Osceola Nebraska aged 68 years 1 month 19 days. He moved with family to Iowa Nebraska and Shelby where he ran a successful mercantile business prior to retiring. He married May Corey in 1887 and leaves wife two daughters Darlene and Ruth two grandchildren four brothers and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Osceola with interment in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merrick
Meaford
Ontario
Canada
Iowa
Polk County
Nebr
Osceola
Wesley Chapel
Dorchester Merrick
Merrick
Shelby
Shelby, Nebr
May Corey
Darlene
Ruth
May Merrick
Russell A. Studley
Monowi
Nebraska
Howard EB. Best
Wagener
South Dakota
William
Margaret Studley
I. J
F. E. Merrick
Lorenzo Merrick
Lincoln
Alonzo Merrick
Methodist Church
Hanna
Ind
Lilia Allen
English Lake
Indiana
Wilber
Luella
Maudie
Josie
Obituary for Jacob Sargent of Osceola and Ta-Port county
Jacob Sargent born in Ta Port county Indiana in 1356 died Dec 26 1924 at his son Wilber's home in Osceola Nebraska at 5 10 am aged 68 years 10 months 8 days He left three sons Wilber Osceola Charley J Rising City Franklin E Rensselaer Indiana and Doth Hanna Indiana plus three sisters Mary West and Katherine Bryant and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sargent
Ta- Port County
Ind
Wilber
Osceola
Nebr
Charley J
Rising City
Franklin E
Rensselaer, Ind
Hanna, Inc
Mary West
Katherine Bryant
Branting & Sons to Open Stromsburg Branch Store
Branting and Sons will open a Stromsburg branch in the Andrew Shostrom building by mid month. H B Branting will oversee operations and move to Stromsburg once housing is arranged as the firm expands its John Deere line and implements offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Branting & Sons
Stromsburg
John Deere
H. B. Branting
Branting
Andrew Shostrom
Bratting
Osceola
Death of Margaret Bernt Nine Year Old in Valley
The death of Margaret Bernt nine daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Bernt occurred on Christmas day and the funeral was held Saturday The parents extend sincere thanks to friends neighbors for flowers and kindnesses shown during their bereavement.
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Margaret Bernt
Joe Bernt
Thanks to neighbors and friends for support during sickness and death
The Sargent family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their father’s illness and death. Thanks are extended for floral offerings from friends and neighbors and to the Rebekah lodge. Signed by Charley Sargent and family, Frank Sargent and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Arnold, Mrs. Lucy Sargent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Wilber
Sargent Charley Sargent
Frank Sargent
W. M. Arnold
Lucy Sargent
Local Notes From Osceola and Surrounding Areas
The Osceola community reports ongoing health updates with Mrs. T. E. Barr recovering from a severe illness. Frequent visitors include Mrs. Geo. Campbell visiting Om aha relatives, and families like the Campbells and Wares sharing Christmas travels. Notable gatherings include the Polk County Farm Bureau executive meeting with 8 attendees and C. B. Stewart present, plus Osceola Volleyballers meeting at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. LeMar
Wahoo
A. Vance
Margaret Nelson
David City
H. H. Campbell
Osceola
Polk County Farm Bureau
C. B. Stewart
State Farm Bureau
Geo. Campbell
Omaha
J. J. Muller
Phil B. Campbell
Alexandria
John Irland
Water Commissioner Fixes Stand Pipe Leak
Water Commissioner A. A. Gray found Tuesday morning that a valve in the stand pipe leaked, causing the water column to drop from eighty feet to forty feet overnight. He traced the leak to the valve and stopped the discharge back into the well, correcting the defect within hours.
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A. A. Gray
Beebe Family Tours Christmas Vaudeville Circuit
Homer Beebe appears with his parents Mr and Mrs H C Beebe as he performs vaudeville on the Orpheum circuit through Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Beebe
H. C. Beebe
Orpheum
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Indiana
Review of Polk County Farm Bureau Activities
The regular Farm Bureau board meeting scheduled for Saturday December 27 was postponed to the following Wednesday. Important business was transacted including drafting resolutions for the 1925 legislative program and appointing delegates to the state Farm Bureau convention and Organized Agriculture in Lincoln the week of January 5 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau
Organized Agriculture
Lincoln
County Agent Attends Ex tension Workers Conference
County Agent W. B. Adair travels to Lincoln on Thursday January 1st for the annual conference of extension workers at the college of agriculture. The meeting runs January 2 3 and 5 and precedes the week of Organized Agriculture.
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W. B. Adair
Lincoln
College of Agriculture
Lincoln College Invites Farmers Wives for Week of Programs
The State College of Agriculture at Lincoln invites farmers and their wives to a week of programs from January 6 to 9. Topics cover crops horticulture dairying and livestock for men while women focus on child care and home economics led by Alma Binsel. Poultry expert A G Philips of Purdue will speak and the event includes a popular Fun Feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State College of Agriculture
Alma _ Binsel
Farmers Family
International
Poultryman
A. G. Philips
Purdue University
Indiana
Poultry Association
Livestock Breeders Week At Agricultural College Lincoln
Livestock breeders gather during Organized Agriculture Week January 6 to 9 at the Agricultural College in Lincoln. Sheep breeders meet Tuesday morning, horsemen Tuesday afternoon, hog breeders Wednesday morning, and cattlemen Thursday morning. A joint Wednesday afternoon meeting with Crop Growers discusses sweet clover and summer cattle feeding. The annual banquet is Thursday evening. Demonstrations feature recent International livestock judging winners and a stallion demonstration. The college steers include this year’s reserve world champion calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Polk County Women Initiate Clothing Project and Hog Lot Sanitation
Polk County announces a Woman's Department program to teach clothing for little boys and girls starting January 15 at Osceola with Miss Myrtle Easley as the specialist. A parallel Hog Lot Sanitation campaign by the Farm Bureau and Extension Service is set to expand to Polk County after成功 in ten counties, citing Lawerence Peterson of Stromsburg as a model, with details to follow in weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Myrtle Easley
Polk County Farm Bureau
Extension Service College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Lawrence Peterson
Stromsburg
Peterson
Nebraska
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Harry Ashton
Reisdorff & Thomas
Fireemen
W. B. Jones
Chester Cunningham
W. H. Kelley
Des Moines
P. O. Landon
Archie Brazee
Wreatha Brazee
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Rial Brazee
Omana
Wm. Lufteof Archer
Mary Bradley
John C. Rasp
Walter Huddleston
Elmer Rasp
Gresham
John Lux
Guy Hanshew
Lincoln Center Kans
Hanshew
Glen Maulsby
Carl Alhers
Lebanon
Kans
Farm Bureau Meeting
City
Lillie George
Gurmony
Okla
J. J. Dihel
Elmer Dihel
Oak
Albert Vance
George Ellison
Ernest Vance
Saunders County
Paul Vance
Nicaraagua
Guy
Marion Vance
Leon Vance
Vance
Duncan
Platte County
Burlington
Colo
Nearhead
York
University Place
Branting & Sons
T. E. Barr
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