Republicans of Polk Meet in Osceola Convention
Polk County Republicans gathered at the Osceola courthouse to select delegates to the state convention and the central committee. They endorsed Hughes and Fairbanks for president and vice president, supported Sloan and Norris, and backed Kennedy for U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POLK
Osceola
Central Committee
Charles E. Hughes
United States
Joe W. Fairbanks
A. W. Shafer
E. P. Pike
Wilbur ‘Johnson
Rolon Jones
O. F
Branting
W. T. Mawher
John Skinner
Fred Lind
Geo. H. Presson
Andrew Donelson
Philip Sack
BE. L. King
H. C. Beebe
Wilbur M. Johnston
Ernest G. Johnson
Gilbert Johnson
Stromaburg
O. L. McCleery
Pleasant Home
P. H. Shostrom
Canada
D. R. Leard
Platte
O. F. Branting
Valley
Paul Timm
Hackberry
N. S
Wilbur Johnston
Polk County
Republican Caucuses Nominate Precinct Tickets
The Friday night caucuses nominated tickets across several precincts. Pleasant Home elected A. W. Shafer for assessor and BE M Burke for justice of the peace, with L Kahler as constable and W P Miller as road overseer. Stromsburg named Clinton F. Donelson for assessor and J D Edwards along with O L McCleery for justices, Clyde Cypher and Thos Graves as constables, August H Anderson as road overseer. Canada chose W T Mawher for assessor with W E Kinney and D R Leard as justices, Roy Roseberry and J H Lockhard as constables, and Henry Humiston as road overseer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. T. Mawher
W. E. Kinney
D.R. Leard
Roy Roseberry
J. H. Lockhard
Henry Humiston
Lincoln's spirited reply to a gloom at the White House
In 1862 a close friend found President Lincoln discouraged by Union reverses. The visitor asked if being president was as expected. Lincoln replied with a twinkling eye that he felt like the Irishman who would rather walk than endure the ride, if not for the honor of the office.
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Ney
Robert G
Douglas
King
Lincoln
Adjutant General
Central Committee
KE. P, Pike
A. W. Shafer
Pike
Central Com
Washington
Osceola Implement Offers Affinity Cleaner for Sale
Osceola Implement Company lists Affinity Cleaner in stock for local buyers. The machine is framed as a versatile cleaning unit priced for farm and shop use. Availability and contact details are provided for interested customers.
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Osceola Implement Company
Death of Private Chas H Stingley at Llano Grande Texas
Private Chas H Stingley of K Company drowned during a swimming drill at Llano Grande Texas. His body recovered after about 40 hours in the lake near the camp. He was laid to rest in Mercedes with burial services and a memorial meeting held at regimental headquarters. Recalled as a courageous soldier, Stingley died in line of duty while serving with the Fourth Nebraska Infantry.
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Llano Grande
Texas
Chas. H. Stingley
K. Company
Silver Creek
Mercedes
Stingley
Landon
Campbell
K _Company
Anderson
B. Company
Omaha
Nebraska
Col. Baehr
Todd
B Company
Lieut
Jackson
E Company
Lieut. Hamilton
Company. K
Bearden
Col. Eberly
Adjt
Poucher
Rio Grande
Uncle Sam
R. G. Douglas
Bat
Neb. Inf
Death of Bayard Allinder J P
Bayard Allinder's death, reported Sunday, occurred in Denver where he had followed family hopes of recovery. A tubercular illness afflicted him for years and worsened recently. The body arrived Monday and funeral services were held at the Mission Church in Stromsburg on Tuesday at 2 pm, with interment in Stromsburg Cemetery.
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J.P. Allinder
Bayard
Denver
Colorado
Mission
Stromsburg
Stromsburg’ Cemetery
District Sunday School Convention at Osceola Presbyterian
District Sunday School Convention met at the Presbyterian Church Osceola Neb on Sunday July 30 at 1030 with a song service led by L C Oberlies of Lincoln Prayer and Scripture Reading and special music followed by an address by Mr Oberlies on Big Business and the Sunday School at 130 Devotional Service and more music by the Presbyterian Male Quartet Round Table conducted by Mr Oberlies ten minute reports from delegates who attended the State Convention at Falls City Neb Rev Jas Fowler Gresham Miss Florrie Weeden Osceola Alice Campbell Gresham Mr Oesterreicher Shelby and a district report on Standard Beginney Open Discussion.
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L. C. Oberlies
Lincoln
Oberlies
Presbyterian
Falls City
Neb
Jas. Fowler
Gresham
Florrieé- Weeden
Osceola
Alice Campbell
Oesterreicher
Shelby
Standard Brginney
Social Roundup of Visits and Weekend News
Local society notes report numerous visits and gatherings. Several families, including Krumbach, Thelen, Saunders, Spalding, Parker, Walters, and Law, spent time with relatives and friends in Shelby and surrounding towns. A motor caravan on a Denver to Omaha auto road attracted about forty five cars and an expected thousand people. Democratic state convention attendees from Hastings are listed.
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Fannie Krumbach
Wilhelm Thelen
Tony Dunbiet
Marie Saunders
Neal Jones
Pearl Spalding
Baby
Rolon
Jones
Will Parker
Oklahoma
Elmer Walters
Brindle
John Law
Charley Law
Columbus
Rena Walters
Waller
Omaha
Ray Prell
T. C. H. Bayrhoffer
Fred Prell
Ulysses
Beatrice
Charley Hoffer
Osceola
Central City
Keene Ludden
H. M. Powers
M. A Mills, Jr
John Less
W. H. Heitzman
James Farris
Hastings
Does It Pay To Pray Pastors Plans Pipe Organ Dedication
The article notes Sunday sermons at 11 and a District Convention in the Presbyterian church afternoon. An official board meeting discussed a $2000 pipe organ to harmonize with the church, with funds being raised without strain. The organ will be installed in early September with dedication planned for Sunday the 16th and the builder inviting observers.
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Presbyterian Church
Tire Care Guide From Agriculture College
The note advises sealing rubber cuts by dough or vulcanization to keep moisture and sand from fabric, storing tires in a cool dark place, and avoiding sudden starts or sharp turns. It warns wheels must stay parallel, oil must not contact tires, correct tale usage prevents punctures, and avoid mounting on rusted rims.
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College of Agriculture
Ane
Major Douglas Eligible to Senate Seat Amid Border Service
A political clash emerges as Major Robert G. Douglas of the Nebraska National Guard, serving on the Texas border, seeks a district House seat. His eligibility hinges on militia status under state law and new army provisions. Norton, a Democratic leader, challenges the crossfire with past funding debates. The State Journal notes procedural paths to resolve the question and hints at campaign mobilization.
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Chas. H. Sloan
United States
George W. Norris
John L. Kennedy
B. L. King
R. G. Douglas
Polk County
Nebraska
Robert G. Douglas
Fourth
Nebraska National Guard
Texas
House of Representatives
J. N. Norton
House
Douglas
Congress
Norton
State Senate
General Hall of
Woman Suffrage Preparatory Meeting Highlights
A July meeting at Miss Amelia Rasmussen's office featured Miss Lillian Stoner outlining suffrage work. She covered enrollment of supportive women, lists of independent women farmers and businesswomen, club memberships, community initiatives, funds, and a Catt guided plan to select campaign states by regional meetings based on local preparedness and voter enrollment figures.
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Nebraska
Amelia Rasmussen
Lillian Stoner
Catt
Notable Mrs Chauner Hamilton and Anderson Join Stromsburg Trip
Mrs. Frank Chauner, Mrs. Nettie Hamilton and Mrs. Nels Anderson were passengers for Stromsburg on the motor Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chauner
Nettie Hamilton
Nels Anderson
Stromsburg
Osceola Fire Boys Honored At Banquet And Gem Theatre
Osceola firemen were guests of business owners near the Rathbun building fire site for a Thursday evening banquet at the I Q O F hall. Mayor Mills presided as toastmaster with remarks by EF L King Wilbur Johnston S A Snider and A H Wonders. Afterward guests moved to the Gem Theatre for further entertainment and city officials attended.
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Oscéola Fire Department
Itv
I. QO. O. F. Hall
Rathbun
M. A. Mills, Jr
John F. Ayres
D. H. Schultz
M. V. Byers
G T. Ray
Albert Ryan
M. N. Trulson
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Court House
C. V.nelson
C. V. Nelson
N. S. Abolt
Osceola Bank
Depositors Guaranty Fund
State of
Yee
Company K
Bayard-Allinder
The
Nebr
Waye and
M. E. Church
Panama
Bangkok
Leghorn
A. O. Monson Company
Osceola, Polk and
Osceola Fire Boys
Gem Theatre
First National Bank
Mityy
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