Mrs Martin Appleton Injured in Sunday Auto Crash
Mrs. Martin Appleton of the Swede Home neighborhood suffered a fractured collarbone and several ribs in a Sunday automobile collision southeast of the county fairgrounds. Her daughter sustained slight bruises and a York county man named Lyon was also slightly hurt. The Appletons were returning from a picnic in a Maxwell when a Ford touring car from around Gresham crossed the right of way, causing the crash and overturning both vehicles. Mrs. Appleton was treated at home after initial care, and her condition was reported as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Appleton
York County
Lyon
County Fair Grounds
Appleton
Gresham
Fremont Masonic-Eastern Star Home names officers
Osceola native O. E. Mickey elected president of the Fremont children home board of managers. Harriet E. Willets of McCook and Millard M. Robertson of Omaha named vice presidents. Pearl E. Albertson serves as secretary. Selections announced last week after annual meeting held here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Nebr
O. E. Mickey
Osceola
Masonic-Eastern Star Children’s Home
Fremont
Harriet E. Willets
McCook
Millard M. Robertson
Omaha
Pearl E. Albertson
Bitten by Mad Dog In McBeth Family Incident
Arden McBeth a 12 year old boy was bitten Monday evening by his pet dog. Dr LeMar administered vaccine serum and the patient is improving. The dog showed signs of rabies and was killed with head sent to the state lab which confirmed rabies. The family endures a season of cyclone and mad dog incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden
State Laboratory
Fertilizer Industry Sees Improved Outlook and Profit Potential
The fertilizer sector expects higher prices as conditions improve. Firms number about 500 with better business methods and farmer buying power returning this fall. Efficient plants could yield fair profits, following wartime gains of about 8 percent.
Maple Leaf Club Seeks Milk Fund Aid in Omaha
Maple Leaf Club met with Mrs. Ella Wisely in Osceola on Thursday July 16. Fourteen members and thirteen visitors attended. They voted to send five dollars to the Milk and Ice Fund for babies in Omaha and planned posters and other tasks for achievement day. Meeting adjourned after lunch with hostess, to reconvene August 20 with Mrs. Lillie Eglehoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple ‘Loag Club
Ella Wisely
Osceola
Omaha
Lillie Eglehoff
Obituary for Cook Buckley Storied Stromsburg Pioneer
Andrew P. Buckley known as Cook Buckley died at his Stromsburg home at 74. Funeral services led by Rev. E M Lindquist included a solo by Mrs. Floyd Moore and a quartet. Buckley, born in Sweden in 1851, was among Polk County’s original eight settlers and longtime Stromsburg barber. He married Helen Shostrom in 1873 and leaves five children, a brother, nine grandchildren, and numerous relatives. The article notes his golden wedding anniversary and mentions pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Also commemorates Ruby Eulalia Thelander who died at age 8 6 9 and was buried at Swede Home after appendicitis complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Buckley
Stromsburg
Polk County
Arnold Strom
Clara Hagelin
A. P. Buckley
Ockelbo Jestricland
Sweden
Lfe
Nebr
America
Altona
Ill
Mr. Buckley
Altona III
Helen Shostrom
Fred T. Buckley
Omaha
Julian L. Buckley
David City
R. L. Flynn
Grant
Edith
Helen Buckley
Cook” Buckley
Buckley
Louis Headstrom
L. H. Headstrom
Buckley Brothers
A. B. Headbloom
W. O. Backlund
Emanuel Hallquist
Frank Clifford
Arthur Nordberg
E. P. Pike
J. L. Olson
al Westenius
A. C. Morrill
John Lanham
A. C. Donelson
Alex Scott
A.pp. Shostrom
Gothenburg
Ruby Eulalia Thelander
Nathan Thelander
Big Springs
North Platte
Thelander
Bro
Anderson Undertaking Rooms
Lord
Auto Spill Near Stromsburg Hurts Six
A Buick touring car carrying two men two women and two children left the road west of Stromsburg last Friday causing heavy injuries to four adults. The four hurt were Mr and Mrs Joe Shipper and Mr and Mrs A M Bliss of Miller Nebraska. The other occupants escaped serious harm. The injured were taken to Flippin hospital for treatment.
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Stromsburg
Joe Shipper
A. M. Bliss
Miller
Kearney
Nebr
Shipper
Bliss
Buick
Glen Severine
Flippin Hospital
Surprise Partyfor Mrs Reed Before Grand Island Move
Mrs Sarah E Reed, about to depart for Grand Island to settle, was surprised by the W R C on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs Sophronia Evans and many members listed, with handkerchiefs and kindnesses as gifts and a strawberry ice cream cake lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Sarah E. Reed
W. RC
Sophronia Evans
Reed
Frank Reed
W.R.C
C. O. Walgren
Rena Douglas
Mone Bond
Clara McDonald
Emma van Housen
Liberty Clark
Hattie Fagg
Buckley farm improvements spark local activity and travel news
Extensive improvements will begin soon on the Buckley farm north of Stromsburg home of B S Keck including house additions and porch rebuilding. Harvest yields were 20 bushels per acre testing 64 pounds. A large Nyberg relatives party greeted a Sweden trip plan. Local rides, visits, and mail carrier conventions fill the week with travel notes and a funeral in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Stromsburg
B. S. Keck
Harvest Hand Gets 30 Days Jail For Tire Theft
Frank Moore a harvest hand on the valley worked with the Ed Wamsley team was accused of stealing three automobile tires from G W Woodward of Lincoln. Sheriff Van Hoosen tracked the tires to D A Benson and Moore admitted the crime pleading guilty. Moore chose jail over a 50 dollar fine and costs and is serving 30 days. Woodward recovered his tires and justice was served in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Polk County
Moore
van Hoosen
G.W. Woodward
Lincoln
Ed Wamsley
D. A. Benson
Jack Logan
G. W. Woodard
Surprise Party for Nybergs Near Polk
Mr and Mrs Olof Nyberg residing six miles northeast of Polk were surprised by about 100 friends Tuesday night in a farewell party before their planned trip to Sweden. Speeches and ice cream followed a short program. Mrs Nyberg is sister to Polk County Clerk John Sjoblom who attended with inside knowledge of the plans. A cablegram announced Mr Nyberg’s father’s death on July 14 in Sweden, but the couple will still travel as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olof. Nyberg
Sweden
Wm. Shapter
Chicago
Ira Clements
Columbus
T. E.langdon
Albert Hult
Illinois
Vance Sharp
Minnesota
Lake
Olof Nyberg
Polk
Teachers Examination In Osceola August 1 1925
An teachers examination will be held in Osceola on Saturday August 1 1925 the last before the new school year. The schedule covers Elementary and High School Certificates with subjects in forenoon and afternoon sessions including Agriculture Geography Mathematics English and science related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Umshlers and Arnolds Visit H. W. Umshler Home
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Umshler and Mr. and Mrs. R B Arnold arrived Thursday for a visit at the H W Umshler home. After a couple days visit they returned to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Umshler
R .B. Arnold
H. W. Umshler
Stromsburg Man Fined $25 For Intoxication
Carl O Lunn was arrested by Marshall Ed Lauerman in Stromsburg on Tuesday afternoon for intoxication. He pled guilty in police court and was fined $25 plus costs. Lunn operates a soft drink parlor in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl O Lunn
Marshall Ed Lauerman
Stromsburg
Mr. Lunn
Favors Sale of Lights in Beatrice Campaign
Beatrice opponents of municipal utilities who back selling the city’s power lines to Nebraska Gas and Electric organize the tax payers’ league and plan active campaign involvement. Petitions to initiate an ordinance for the sale are to be circulated next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Nebr
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
State Journal
South Shelby Club Meets at Heimers Home
The South Shelby Club will meet at Mrs. Ellen Heimers home on Thursday July 30 with Mrs Susie Jauch as program leader. The June meeting at Mrs Lena Skidmores drew good attendance and featured a lesson on Renovating and Dyeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shelby
Ellen Heimers
Susie Jauch
Lena Skidmore
Local visitors include Shelby and Omaha residents
Mrs. Harry Reeder of Shelby visited friends in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Peter Mortenson of Braham Minnesota and her two children stayed with her uncle Peter Nelson. Mrs. Halfast, tied to Mrs. Jas Dunn and Mrs. Arnquist, arrived from Bishop Hill Illinois for a Dunn home visit. Mrs. Chas Colwell of Bingham Utah visited Mrs. L E Lindquist. Mrs. Herman Schroeder of Portland Oregon spent a week with cousin Mrs. Fredrickson, visiting Omaha and Swede Home on the return. Schroeder was guest of honor at social events. Mr. and Mrs. C A Jensen of Omaha stayed with Mrs. Fredrickson’s family. Jensen is an Omaha police sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Anderson
Colorado
Chester Underhill
Lincoln
Seward
Chas .Stanton
Omaha
Stanton Brothers
Charles
Union Pacific Ry
Grand Island
Stromsburg
Alice Saline
Stratford
Iowa
Oscar Rystrom
York
Pequot Lake
Minnesota
Ruth Nelson
Rystrom
Dodge Agency
Russell Anderson
Winnifred Moore
Gresham
Harry Reeder
Shelby
City
Peter Mortenson
Braham, Minn
Peter Nelson
Chas. Colwell
Bingham, Utah
Mr. Colwell
L. E. Lindquist
Herman Schroeder
Portland
Ore
F. H. Fredrickson
Shroeder
Fredrickson
C. A. Jensen
Mr. Jensen
Golf Rules and Inherent Sportsmanship Highlighted
In Alec Pirie’s view golf mastery rests on practical rule awareness more than memorization. The article explains hazards and putting green boundaries, stressing instinctive legality and fair play learned through experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Pirie
Western
Union
Read Comics for What Ails You Says Doctor
Dr Frederick W Seward of Goshen New York urged at the American Institute of Homeopathy convention that reading comic strips helps nerve health. He cautioned that quick tempers hint at neurasthenia and advised finding humor in life. The note encourages readers to enjoy the paper s comic section for a healthy laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick W. Seward
F Goshen
N. Y
American Institute of Homeopathy
York Firm Plans Stock Sales Yard Pavilion
Hoover and Tucker of York, auctioneers, are extending their stock sale facilities with a new pavilion. They recently built sale yards near the Burlington tracks and have purchased land adjoining the barn to use for yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Hoover & Tucker, Auctioneers of
Burlington Tracks
Swede Home Luther League Bancquets Confirmation Class 1925
The Swede Home church hosted a banquet to honor the Luther League Confirmation Class of 1925 with two hundred plates. A dinner followed by a program and menu including fruit cocktail and creamed fowl featured performances and readings by local youths and adults. The Confirmation Class lists twenty two members by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Robbins Bros Big 4 Ring Circus Comes to York
The Robbins Bros Big 4 Ring circus visits York on July 30 with two performances. It seats one thousand spectators, features three hundred horses and two hundred animals, including three elephant herds, and conducts a street parade. It is billed as the largest circus in the world, twice its former size, promising a very large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins Bros
York
Can the production of limestone expand
The piece argues limestone production can grow for years. It notes lime is essential for growing legumes in acid soils. It cites Illinois using about 500000 tons last year and suggests millions more could be used there as demand rises nationwide.
In Harpland Company Presents This World's Sweetest Music
John B. Ratto, famed character impersonator, stars in a program by the In Harpland Company titled This World’s Sweetest Music. The act highlights theater and vaudeville heritage with entertaining impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpland
Harpland” Company
John B. Ratto
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O. E. Mickey of
Children’s Institution At
McBeth
Maple Leaf Club
J. D. Reed
N. E. Buckley
John Olson
Edna
George
Rialto Theatre
Tosday
Nybergs
South Shelby Club
Skokie Country Club
Rev
C. A. Sward
Myrtle Fredrickson
Wallace Fredrickson
Bernice Sward
Flodman
Reading
Mr. Swan Anderson
Rudolph Sandin
Margaret Peterson
Wilma Peterson
Reuben Johnson
Sarah Fredrickson
Theodore Johnson
Orlie Anderson
Raymond Anderson
Ruby Anderson
Berneice Bush
Signe Eckdahl
Pearl Fredrickson
Violette Fredrickson
Roy Fiell
Russel Fiell
Lyle Holm
Carl Johnson
Harold Johnson
Myron Jones
Walter Jones
Hildur Larson
Margaret Larson
Esther Larson
Edgar Peterson
Naomi Swan
Eda Tolin
Cavita Westring
Crete
the Qualen Company Music and Entertainment
Rocky Mountain Quartet
Rusia
A. Earl Kernaban
The
Ernest Gamble
Heigh of Musical Art
D. W. Davis
Istry
Ernest Powell
Vierra
Hawaii
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