Forty Years Ago May 11 1898 Local News Roundup
Dr L M Shaw notes the Merrick couple welcomed a son Friday. The school board hired teachers for the term led by Principal C F Lehr and several dames. Dewey’s victory report states his fleet destroyed eleven ships and seized Manila fortifications without loss. A courtier and neighborhood mischief tale, markets list grain and live stock prices. City fathers seek 1095 dollars for another year. An extra coach carried Stromsburg youths to Lincoln for enlistment. Prof Snodgrass teased with a Wisner paper rumor announcing a boy. Talks of rebuilding the Stromsburg college surface with funds raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Shaw
Fred Merrick
Prin
C. F. Lehr
May Henderson
Mattie Anderson
Laura Whaley
Mesdames
R. K. Baum
W. J. Conklyn
Harry Power
Gospel Ridge
Dewey
Manila
Mel Daniels
Judge Saunders
Mel
Stromsburg
Lincoln
Snodgrass
Notable Local News From May 11 1914
Miss Margaret Kepner attended two pre nuptial functions after a recent wedding. Jacob Knerr died suddenly at his Stromsburg home at 79 from heart trouble. Liberty Clark and A H Heinemeyer announced run for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. County Judge Campbell issued several marriage licenses: Carl Carlson Elsie Anderson Oscar Dahlin Clemence Kingston. J H Jarmin returned from Missouri Valley Iowa with nursery stock and will travel back tomorrow with Mrs Jarmin. G T Ray reported Mrs Ray improving slowly in Omaha. L C Mathews of Rising City visited Sunday. Louie plans to buy a small cottage in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kepner
Jacob Knerr
Stromsburg
Liberty Clark
A. H. Heinemeyer
Campbell
Carl ‘G. Carlson
Elsie S. Anderson
Oscar F. Dahlin
Clemence R. Kingston
J. H. Jarmin
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Ten Years Ago May 10 1928 Osceola News Highlights
A revival of activities in Osceola includes a Girls Glee Club trophy from Lincoln, plans for a Polk County farm exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair, and Osceola High School graduation for 29 seniors. Local society notes cite D A R officers, a birth, and changes in local employment. Announcements include theater showings, a Lincoln visitor, and a state road bidding notice with wage scales and bid requirements for a Columbus to Shelby project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Polk County
Nebraska
Osceola
The
State University
St. Richard
Department of Roads and Irrigation
State House
Columbus-Shelby
David City
A. C. Tilley
John I. Anderson
Jos
J. Dworak
Butler County
Notice of probate in Scholastica Laska estate
In Polk County Nebraska a petition seeks appointment of Charles Laska and Leo Laska as Administrators De Bonis Non of the estate of Scholastica Laska Deceased Hearing is set for June 3 1938 at 10:00 a m Dated May 4 1938 L M Merrick County Judge Seal May 12 19 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Scholastica Laska
Charles Laska
Leo Laska
de Bonis
L. M. Merrick
Sheriff Sale Notice in Polk County Nebraska
In Polk County Nebraska a prior decree awarded Samuel Avery and May B Avery $4932.11 with 10 percent interest and a first lien on the NW quarter of section 9 in township 14 north range 1 west. The sheriff will sell the property at the Osceola courthouse on June 6 at 2 PM for cash to satisfy the debt. GUNNARD PETERSON Sheriff. May 5 12 19 26 June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Samuel Avery
May B. Avery
Grace Thelen
Osceola
Gunnard Peterson
Piano Tuning Offer Through Harvest Season
An advertisement notes piano tuning available for 3.00 dollars until harvest improves crops. It instructs to place orders at Ray's Jewelry store and is signed by L. Wen delboe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wendelboe
Ray’s
Stoner Club to Meet at McKeag Family Home
The Stoner Club will gather Wednesday afternoon May 18 at Mrs. Arvid Andersons home with Mrs. Charles Stewart assisting. Mr. and Mrs. James McKeag Sr. and their descendants spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Frank Hendrickson visited Omaha hospitals with her husband who returned home. Harvey McKeag and John Elks visited friends in Gresham and Fullerton relations this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner Club
Arvid Anderson
Charles Stewart
James McKeag
Frank Hendrickson
Omaha
Hospital
Harvey McKeag
August W. Johnson
John Elks
Gresham
LeRoy Brown
Horace McKeag
McKeag
Russell
Fullerton
Church Aid
Kenneth Richards
T. D. Richards
Elva Taylor
Columbus
Lila Knapp
W. G. Herrman
Walter Koehler
H. H. Club
Clarence Anderson
Hubert Alt
Leo
Lawrence Albers
John Albers
Shelby
Arthur Herrman
McCook
A. J. Herrman
L. E. Treadway
James Lockard
Wesley Chapel Church Aid Meeting Friday Evening
The Church Aid group will meet at the Wesley Chapel on Friday evening and attendees are asked to bring pie or sandwiches. The event features a community gathering with neighbors sharing food and fellowship.
Polk County Board approves 1938 budget and claims
Osceola Nebraska May 4 1938 Polk County Commissioners audit claims and warrants totaling funds from County General Fund and other accounts. They reject bridge material bids, present 1938 budget totals and levy needs, and schedule a public hearing for June. Adjournment to May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
County General Fund
Bailey Stores Co
Sup Co
Osceola Lumber Co
W. A. Cornish Printing Belg
He Oe
Tok
Asa L. Smith
le Ee
The
Augustine Company
Cs. Ee
S. J. Harless Co
Cs Cies Tee
E. M. Carter Co
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Imdse
Ceee
Arthur C. Twarling Co
Walter H. Koehler
G. T. Ray
Lou V. Leymaster
Esas
L. W. Moser
KB Printing Co
Lynn Brigham Clerical Seed and Feed Loans
American Linen & Towel Service Court House
Rogers Clothing Co. Clothing Co
John W. Oberg
H. Christensen
Roy E. Hartson
C. G. Jack Same
Mayme J. ‘Miller Same
E. A. Trussell Same
Swanson
Gunnard Swenson Buevess
Emerald Johnson
Duane Swanson
Gunnard Peterson
J. T. Stanton Co
O. F. Branting & Sons Mosse
Court House
Tiowa-Nebraska Light & Power ‘Light and Power
Alfred B. Parks
Polk County Farm Bureau
Osceola Record Printing PLC
Dacete Liseth
Kesd Reon
Soares
TB City of
R. L. Anderson
Alma B. Freehling
Freida Zang
Oscar Pergon Same
Elmer Sandberg Same
van Hoffer
Robert Stohl
Same and Repairs
Wx Cable Sry
Overland Sand & Gravel Co
Btavel Seccce Sescess Orig Peteres Cheedens
Hollis J. Campain
Ben Treadway Same
Homer Fellows
Ed Johnson Same
John Innesy
Carl Gustafson Same
Anchor Oil Corporation Same
Acabie Eben
Apthins Sones
Carl Hoffer
Labor
Lote
Richard Johnson
Com. Dist
A. C. Twarling
Gerald Obrist
Gust Monson
Cial Road
Ericson &Anderson Mdge
Lincoln Road Equipment Co
Johnson Bros. Chevrolet
Barber Service
Stromsburg Gas Etc
John F. Ernst
Road
Joe Gryva Labor
Edwin Gryva
Same
Sates
Paul Gryva
Jake Amacher
Road Dist
Gredhsgihacrrrye
Campain Labor
Ed Coover
Arthur C. Twarling
Steve Stachura
Lawrence Stachura
L. C. Orendorff
Melvin Werth Same
Finance Committee
Polk County Board of Commissioners
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
S. J. Harless
John I. Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
John Tobias
S. A. Snider
Morgan Mary Astor
Youn Sewer Owen Bing Bam Zimbalist
Crawford
Spencer
Stoner
Wesley Chapel
Rebekah’s
Mrs. Chamberlain of
Chadron
Elgin Watches
L. A. Erickson
Wood Bros
New Woods Brothers
Stromsburg Machinery Co
Nebr
York
Stromsboro
Emil Carlson
Schaefer & Moulthrop
Lillian Messing
Violette Robeson
C. O. Johnson
Leon Merrick
Mabel Thompson
First National Bank Stromsburg
J. H. Anderson
Florence Baker
George Ballenger
R. J. Miller
Waters
Emma Joy
Seeman Reem
Anne Stastny
Aug Fischer
Steen
Iowa-Nebr. Lt
Polk
John DeLand
Special Bridge Fund
Joe Gryva
T. B. Hard Grain Co
F. W. Scholz
Louis Tyba’s
Strand Ray Lumber Co
Steve ‘Stachura
Einer Swanson
Gunnard Swenson
Scott & Anderson
E. M. Carter- Shelby Co-Operative Oil Co Gas Etc
Teemee
H. Thelen & Son
J. E. Bernt Oil Co
Chas. E. Hastert & Son
Moise Atlas
Mtaheest Jeep
H. L. Perry
Glen Carpenter
Fred Albers Jr
C. H. Albers
John A. Gabriel
Olson Hardware
Sidaee
Anchor Oil Corporation Oil and Grease
Milton Miller Oil
Lone Star Grocery
Henry Abbott
Dean Carter
Maurice Houders
Clarence Funkhouser
Berkhimer Chevrolet Co
Enews
Marion Abbott
Harry Pratt
Osceola Lumber Co Mdise
Tobe Gebderdase
A. J. Goodban Mach
W. O. Golder & Son Saito Eeicen Sci’ Weetacter Sinnect
Gene Wee
Arts Garage
Jims
O. F. Branting & Sons
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