Polk county Republicans hold large convention in 1904
Thirty eight years ago on March 17 1904 Polk county Republicans met in a large enthusiastic convention. The report notes students leaving school for spring work and a new furniture opening by I L Dunn. It lists local political tickets and meetings including a school superintendent election and board vacancy, plus village election officials and residents moving or changing jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
I. L. Dunn
Mandolin Club
Shark’s Hall
Chas. Gylling
Howard Fleming
Fred Deland
J. F. Farris
Finnegan of
Shelby
E. A. ‘Walrath
Heald
O. P. Heald Thas
W. O. Johnson
Osceola
W. S. Austin
Rolla Mills
W. F. Miller
D. Morse
I. Burley
Joe Crabill
Rising City
Joe
Ralph Stryker
Frank McBeth
Lincoln
Wm. Everett
Fred Schmoker
Osceola News Summary of Local Marriages Elections and Sports
Court records report marriage licenses for Robert Sigler and Nannie Gustafson and a Polk ceremony. A baby girl was born March 15 to Frank and Mrs. Oquist near Beulah. Osceola trades: Frank Ware buys Lawrence Nickell city property. Osceola High School faculty listed. Osceola held its largest mayoral caucus. W. E. Pierson elected mayor with 30 vote margin. New city officials named. Grade basketball team leads Polk County with eight wins in nine. Funeral services conducted for Joshua Phillips, 80, in Osceola. Osceola second basketball team claims district tourney, St Eds wins first team. Donald Dwight born to Forrest Seward. C. H. Fox, 78, dies in Seattle after moving to Polk County in 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Pheasant
Robert Sigler
Nannie Gustafson
Polk
Frank Oquist
Beulah
Frank Ware
Osceola
Lawrence Nickell
South Osceola
Osceola High School
John Hansen
W. E. Thompson
Anna B. Oberg
Evelyn Anderson
J.C. Bryant
Jean Ross
Edith Wilson
Vida ‘Beckmeyer
Fred _ Gilbert
Ruth Miller
Louella Crew
Helen Swanson
Gertie Carter
Opal Morrison
Nina Johnson
Maude Reed
Leona Nantkes
W. E. Pierson
Jay Hastings
Guy Ball
D. I R. Byers
R M. McDonald
Mart Anderson
S. P. Johnson
E. J. Howland
Polk County
Clinton Pierson
Milton Burgeson
Bob Jackson
Maurice Tenny
Raymond Bennett
Joshua Phillips
Ora Hosner
G. Johnson
Carl Burritt
Eldon Addison
Kenneth Miller
Walter Calhoun
John Zang
Fullerton
St. Ed
Bhorn
Forrest Seward
Donald Dwight
C. H. Fox
Seattle
Washington
Fox
Hackberry
Farm Sales Service Man Wanted for Chick Feed Delivery
Midwest feed company seeks a man to sell and deliver chick starter and hog feed in the locality. Must have a car and be over 21. Weekly pay and field manager assistance first week. Prior rural salesmen encouraged to reply. Send name and address to Drawer N. RECORD HONOR ROLL Ray Hastings Wright Bros Roy Ericson Will Defend Alfred A Erickson Reynold Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Ray Hastings
Wright Bros
Roy Ericson
Alfred A. Erickson
Reynold Hanson
Lutheran Church announces activities and new pastor
Next Sunday marks Fifth Sunday in Lent with Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00. Sermon titled Freedom of a Disciple by Professor Lund. Luther League meets March 19 hosted by Charles G Johnson and Carl Allinder families. Woman's Missionary Society meets March 24 at 2:30 at Mrs. Arthur Anderson's home. bring fifty cent dues and a lunch item. Harmony Society meets March 26. Everett Bexell of Iowa City plans to become pastor, to serve Easter services after ordination at Augusta Seminary in Reck Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Professor Lund
Luther League
Charles G. Johnson
Carl Allinder
Woman’s Missionary ‘Society
Arthur Anderson
Harmony Society
Everett Bexell
Iewa City
Iowa
Bexell
Augustana Seminary
Reck Island
Ill
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Double Talk
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Swan's
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George Burns
Paul Whiteman
Lever Brothers Company
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THE
Walter J. Herbes
Neb
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
C. A. Olson
William Horst
H. Thelander
Treas
R. E. Dearborn
H. O. Beebe
R. EB. Dearborn
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Legion
Stromsburg Legion
Bittner
Koehler
Lovell
Henry Johnson
Martha Toline
O. F. Branting
H. T. Westring
C. D. Jacobson
AP Whiskey
Streight
Old Gueker Company
Lewrencoburg
Indiene
Polk County Farm
NEY
Lulu Egelhoff
K. A. Cornish
Guardian
Or Mills & Mills
Attys. Osceola, Nebraska
Fairview and
Valley Methodist Churches
Fairview Church
Hamilton
the Valley Church
Roland Bolts
Bolts
C. E. Norris
Texas
Bradshaw
Fairview
W. D. Hamilton
Shelby Theatre
J. D. Jarmin
Propr
Cary Grant
Joan Fontaine
Sudan
Waconia
U.S
U. S
Lauber
Jarmin - Lees Seed Co
Consumers Electric
Larcer
Bete Ue
Opel Weseree
Buick
Roy E. Hartson
Nebraska
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