Muddy Waters Cloud Nebraska Progressive Split
The piece analyzes factional rifts in Nebraska politics as Edmisten and Wray clash with Norton and Butler. It portrays attempts to muddle the progressive party’s position, with Edmisten steering tactics to aid Hitchcock Democrats and Mul len interests, while rivals expose the moves. The outlook remains unsettled as candidates debate governor and senator nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmisten
Hitchcock
Wray
Norton
Grand Island
Polksville Notes Show Local Travel And Happenings
Polk county residents visit York Omaha and Lincoln on various errands. A. J. Hanquist paints his house. Happenings include livestock shipments by Quick Flick and George Eckerson visiting in town. The week features church events school program dates May 12 14 and 19. Editor McGaffin reports his son Billy improving at York hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thede Larson
York
E. A. Anderson
Mills Auto Co
Perry Green
A. J. Hanquist
Earl Wagner
Omaha
D. N. Mills
Fred Shockey
C. B.jones
H. A. Johnson
Marquette
George Quick
Chas
Flick
W. F. Nieman
David City
Schuyler
George Eckerson
Lester Stark
Arthur Hokenson
W. A. Refshauge
Kansas City
Gilbert Nelson
Nelson
Stromsburg
Carl Benson
Ed. Benson
Polk
Wilber Whitacre
Carl Detloff
Lincoln
McGaffin
Billy
Plane Falls at David City Leaves Two Dead
Paul Green owner and pilot and Graves his mechanician were killed when their airplane collapsed in flight at about 4 35 yesterday near David City. The craft was at 5000 feet after looping the loop and witnesses reported a wing failure before the dive to the ground. Both men died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Green
Graves
Mr. Green
David City
Green
Columbus Wins Big School Track Meet In Fair Showdown
Columbus claims first with 72 points in a four school meet at the site. Seward Navy substituted for David City and took part with strong showings led by Triba who piled up 24 points and the Columbus team won the team loving cup amid close calls over Osceola and Lenhouts for second place in the high hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Seward
Osceola
Central City
David City
Sbut
David David City
Kirkley
Lenhouts
Triba
Timm
Rickley
Columbus Speed Demon
Columbus Star
Campbell
Low‘ery
Houderscheidt
Pyle
Litwiller
Corrig
Lowery
Watts Osceola
T. Low_ery
O. Ramsey
Roth
Rickley and
Oehlrich
W. Ramsey
Gates
Weaver
Jones
A. Oehrrich
Grace and Valley Churches May Services Encouraged
Grace and Valley Churches announce Sunday services at the usual hour with May plans for outdoor programs and outings. Pastor J A Klein notes health and weather favor good services and urges gratitude while promising children’s lessons and a youth series on Character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace and Valley
J. A. Klein
Shelby Notes From Columbus and Nearby Towns
Local items report visits by Shelby residents to Lincoln Omaha Hastings and Grand Island. The Shelby ball team defeats Hugo Bros. and new town board members take office. A wireless grain market receiving outfit debuts in Shelby. The Polish church marriage of Fritz Johanson and Olive Boro and May basket party by Meadow Lark Campfire Girls are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kumpf
Flo
Herman
Columbus
Donnie McBeth
Omaha
Kate Barker
Rising City
Frank Barker
Ethel Ellis
Moon
Grand Island
Lynn Snyder
Snyder
J. L. Peterson
W. T. Mawhor
Anna Mawhor
San Diego
California
Roy Hartson
Rollie Blair
Henry Sievers
Rachel Blevitts
Mr. Sievers
Fred Strain
Osceola
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
R. D. Leard
Hayhurst
Hartson
Thelén
Farmers’ Union
Chas. Hamiston
Central City
Hord Company
John Inks
Mr. Inks
A. C. Dunning
Dunning
John
Shelby
Fritz Johanson
J. A. Johanson
Olive Boro
Leon Boro
Vera Boro
Wesley chap_el
Meadow Lark Campfire
Hazel Zedicher
Merle Cunningham
Grant Zedicher
G. E. Savery
U. B
Wilber
Saline County
Chester Cunningham
District Court in Session This Week Osceola May Term
The May Equity Term of the District Court convened in Osceola on May 2 and will hear cases this week under Judge E. E. Good. Defendants in the Laska booze case are freed on 1500 bonds each for fall term, with John Laska under 500 bond to keep peace. Divorce granted to Viola Foster from John Foster. Separate maintenance awarded to Lillian Erickson from George Erickson at 30 dollars monthly. Naturalization cases set for Friday. court reporter George Hopkins accompanies the judge all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
E. E. Good
Laska
John Laska
Viola Foster
John Foster
Lillian N. Erickson
George Clarence Erickson
George Hopkins
Wahoo
Judge Good
Mary Holcomb Powers Dies in Horton Kansas
News reached Osceola of the death of Mrs. Frank Powers nee Mary Holcomb at Horton Kansas after surgery followed by a sudden decline. Funeral services were held in Horton Wednesday. Daughter of J D Holcomb she grew up in Osceola and was beloved by many friends. Frank Powers formerly a school instructor in Osceola is now a mail clerk on the Union Pacific line from Horton to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Zimmerman
Columbus
Homer Phelps
Lincoln
J. E. ‘Reece
Omaha
Frank Powers
Mary Holcomb
Horton
Kans
J. D. Holcomb
Osceola
Union Pacific
Hastings Says Goodbye to Osceola City Council
Councilman Hastings addresses Osceola City Council on retirement night praising the board for tax cuts and sewer repairs. He notes the paving contract savings, updated stand pipe painting and pump, and leaves nearly 7000 dollars in city funds for the incoming administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola City
Hastings
Osceola
Buchta Plans 28x38 Bungalow Erection
John Buchta plans a story and a half 28 by 38 foot bungalow on his south town lot once vacant. The current cottage was sold to Mrs L E Swanson, who will move it to a farm seven miles west of the depot for her son. Rufus Walker oversees the removal with wheels under the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buchta
L. E. Swanson
Rufus Walker
Elmer E Johnson Buys Aurora Grocery Store
Elmer E Johnson brother of A N Johnson bought the M C Otto grocery in Aurora last week. He opened the store Tuesday morning and plans to run it as a strictly cash grocery named The Cash Store. He brings years of merchandising experience and is well regarded by local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer EB. Johnson
A. N Johnson
M. C. Otto
Aurora
Elmer
Banking House Rebrands as Farmers State Bank in 1917 Office
At the stockholders meeting the Surety State Bank votes to rename the bank Farmers State Bank citing better fit and outlook. New officers named include N L Nelson president F E Merrick and John Buchta vice presidents P W Horst cashier and K A Cornish assistant cashier. Directors for the coming year are Nelson Merrick Buchta Horst Smith Kropatsch Monson Kosch and Timm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surety State Bank
Farmers’ State Bank
N. L. Nelson
F. E. Merrick
John Buchta
Mike Horst
D. J. Smith
O. J. Kropatsch
John Monson
Wm. Kosch
P. C. Timm
Abbie Gorin Dies in Angora Fire
A fire at a farm near Angora destroyed the Gorin home and claimed the life of Abbie Carine Gorin. The body was taken to Bridgeport for identification. burial arrangements await and her son Phillip Stoner is a Scotts Bluff high school junior.
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Lillian A. Stoner
Abbie Carine Stoner
Gorin
Angora
Miss Stoner
Bridgeport
Leo Carnine
Carnine
Andrew Stoner
C. D. Stoner
Phillip Stoner
Scottsbluff
Robert L. Gorin
Tuberculosis Eradication Progress in Stromsburg Area
The county tuberculosis eradication campaign advanced since last August with a January 1 government rule restricting work to specified precincts. Stromsburg precinct bears 260 herds, 211 tested for 2223 cattle, 57 reactors found, 49 untested herds slated for future testing. Retests and weather-related delays affect progress as Dr. Boyd coordinates with federal veterinarians. Platte precinct becomes next area for testing. Lynn Sheldon, County Agricultural Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Stromsboro
Boyd
Clear Creek
Platte
Olson and Rogers Return From Lincoln Business Trip
C. A. Olson and John Rogers returned Friday evening from a business trip to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Olson
John Rogers
Lincoln
Osceola High to Hold Large Graduation Class
Osceola High School announces its largest graduation class with 40 to 45 seniors. Activities include Junior Senior banquet May 11, baccalaureate May 14 by Rev. Hull, and commencement May 17 with Dr. Seashore as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Supt. Andrews
M. E
W. W. Hull
Dr. Seashore
Wahoo College
O. W. Ritchey
Hastings
Hastings College
Ralph Rickley
Lloyd Timm
Jarl Watts
Ray Fillman
Osceola H. C
Lincoln
Osceola School
Wilma
Norma Pike
Winifred Hoffer
Dorothy Potter
Irene Heinemeyer
John Fillman
George Inness
Grace Grant
Yeu
M. A. Mills
Lois Whitlock
Glee Club
Pike visits Lincoln parents then returns to the capital
Harry Pike spent the weekend in the city visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W C Pike and returned to the capital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pike
City
Lincoln
W. C. Pike
Capital
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Announcements May Services
Third Sunday after Easter prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Luther League hosts Mr and Mrs Swan Mattson tonight May 4 at 3. Sunday School 10. English morning service 11. Evening service 8. Harmony Society meets with Mrs Ernest Nyquist May 10 at 2 30. Marriage licenses Fritz Johanson Olive Boro Merle Cunningham Hazel Zedicher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth
Luther League
Swan Mattson
Harmony Society
Ernest Nyquist
Adolf Serenius
Also Mentioned on This Page
Progressive Party
Dan Butler
Butler
Nate
J. Warley Edmisten
Arthur Muller
Harley
J. Harley
Taylor
Custer
Biglow
Eadmisten
Mullen
Harley Edmisten
Progressives
J. Harley Edmisten
Ladies of the Baptist Church
David
Shelby Ball
John Seberger
Nick Eller
David Guy
D. C. Cole
Bolen
Anjear
District Court
Horton, Kans
Buchta
Elmer E. Johnson
Banking House
Surety State
Abbie Gorin
Lynn Sheldon
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