Osceola Talent to Aid Fair With Local Play
Local talent from Osceola will stage four act play The Noble Outcast on June 5 to raise funds for fair grounds repairs. Proceeds support buildings fences and grounds ahead of the next Polk County Fair season. Cast features P. F E Sickles Zelda Fentress Esther Lees Marian Pratt Arthur Mickey Ruth Cornish Bert Wheeler, veterans of prior Legion productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscedila
Polk County Fair Association
Osceola
P. F E. Sickles
Zelda Fentress
Esther Lees
Marian Pratt
Arthur Mickey
Ruth Cornish
Bert Wheeler
Legion
PAYS TO DRESS UP EGGS
Egg producers should join the movement toward grading and standardizing eggs. A standardized quality on the market will reduce losses, boost consumption, strengthen demand, and lead to better prices and higher profits for producers.
Last Dog License Notice From Chief of Police
A. W. Lewis warns all dog owners to pay 1924 licenses by June 1 to avoid arrest for harboring. Licenses and tags available at city hall from A. A. Gray. Get your tag at once to keep your dog. this is the final notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Gray
A. W. Lewis
Funeral services and church gathering planned in Stromsburg
A funeral will be held Friday at 2 30 from the home in Stromsburg and at 2 30 at the Swede Home Lutheran church with Rev C A Sward in charge. Mrs C Nyquist visited Osceola between trains Tuesday. A Hoffer Cemetery Association meeting is set for tomorrow. A Stromsburg meeting Tuesday night was reported as another Ku Klux Klan gathering. Master Mason degree to be conferred this evening. Installation of officers scheduled for June 10. Alfred Thompson of David City visited Sunday at his brother Simon Thompson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
C. A. Sward
C. Nyquist
Osceola
Hoffer Cemetery Association
Tomorro
Ku Klux Klar
W. B. Adair
Frank Schiopp
Florence’ Addison
Ed Croisant
G. K. Sommerville
Edgar
Henry Tex
Mr. Sommerville
Mr. Tex
Fred Croisant
Harry Croisant
Lydia Addison
York
Chris Behle
Carrol
Iowa
Paul Wisely
Council Bluffs
Keamer Scott
Denver
Hardy Jordon
Butler County
Judge Ball
Polk County
Warren Sisty
Surprise
Pete Ogden
Robert Sisty
Columbus
N. L. Nelson
Omaha
Lutheran Assembly
Elias Timm
C. E. Jones
Lake Ericson
American Legion
S. P. Johnson
W. O. Clark
W. R. Olson
Joel Hanson
Arthur Mickey
Edith Ferguson
K. Wendell Wary
Walter Wieseman
W. W. Alverson
Bellville
Kans
Beatrice
W. F. Kepner
F. H. Anderson
L. H. Headstrom
Shelby school events mark end of term and local sports
The Shelby schools close Friday with class picnics and final exams as baccalaureate services were held at the U B church with Supt M R Schafer delivering the sermon. The graduating exercises follow at Pearl Theatre with Lefler of Lincoln schools as speaker. Local sports saw Ulysses beat Shelby maybe in high school play and David City win 8 to 7 as Butler County teams clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
W. E. Kinney
Omaha
Laura Lees
Wahoo
Shelby
U. B. Church
M. R. Schafer
Ulysses
David City
Butler County
Mildred Bedford
Lincoln
Bill Bradley
Ed Dornan
Herman Anderson
Prairie Creek
Merician
Margaret Rummell
Osceola
Margaret
Shelby Notes and Local Shipments Report
Culver and Friday attended the May festival and baccalaureate service before returning to Osceola. Oliver Scow shipped a car of hogs to Omaha on Friday. Last week’s stock shipments included two cars of cattle by Ed Scow, a mixed load by Anton Micek, and cattle by Nels Hasselbalch and Henry Johnson. A minor auto wreck occurred in Shelby Sunday involving cars driven by Lowell Barr and Liberty Clark with no serious injuries. Claude Rawls and family visited Ed Shaw from Lincoln, Esther Rawls remaining in Shelby briefly. Julius Bernt began work on a new oil station on Main Street south end. Fred Strain departed Friday for a two-week visit with his parents in Grand Junction Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Osceola
Oliver Scow
Omaha
Ed Scow
Anton Micek
Nels Hasselbalch
Henry Johnson
Shelby
Lowell Barr
Liberty
Clark
Barr
Claude Rawls
Wither
Frank Rawls
Lincoln
Ed Shaw
Esther
Julius Bernt
Main Street
Fred Strain
Grand Junction
Colo
Locals Note Community Happenings and Commencement
Klan activities appear in the community with a flaming cross at the city park. Juniors enjoyed a Riverside park picnic and the Sophomores had a Riverside park picnic Friday. Thirteen seniors graduated at the Methodist church with Leona McConnell and Robert Stromberg top scholars.
Notice to Creditors in Swanson Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska creditors of the estate of John A Swanson deceased are notified the filing period ends August 25 1924 and the debt payment deadline is May 24 1925. The judge will convene May 24 1924 June 24 1924 and August 25 1924 at 10 00 A M to receive examine hear and adjust all filed claims. Dated April 19 1924. (Seal) F H Ball County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
John A. Swanson
Said County
F. H. Ball
Obituary for Mrs James W Snider in Oregon
Relatives here were notified of the death of Mrs. James W. Snider at the home of her daughter Mrs Ida Hill in Philomath Oregon. Born August 23 1845 in Grey County Ontario she lived in Polk and Linn counties Iowa Nebraska and Oregon. She is survived by three children L A Snider W E Snider and Ida B E Hill. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m from the L A Snider home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Snider
Ida Hill
Philomatti
Ore
L. A
Polk County
Methodist Church of
Philomath
Death of Miss Anna Albin in Osceola Nebraska
Miss Anna Albin died at her parents home in Osceola Nebraska after a long illness of tuberculosis. Born July 8 1900 in Washington DC she trained as a nurse in Omaha at St Joseph hospital. Survived by parents two sisters May and Katherine and brother Henry. Funeral Friday at home 9 am and Catholic church Shelby 10 am.
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Anna
Agnes Albin
Anna Albin
J. A. Albin
Miss Albin
Omaha
St. Joseph Hospital
Shelby
Anna Agnes Albin
John A. Albin
Washington, D. C
Osceola
Nebraska
May
Katharine
Henry Albin
Death of John Faulk of Stromsburg Nebraska
John Faulk born in Lindranas Bruk Dalarna Sweden December 31 185? died May 15 1924 at age about 72 years 4 months and 1 day. He came to America at 19 settled in Malmo Nebraska married Anna Johnson October 30 1882. They moved to Stromsburg 1884 where they resided. Seven sons and two daughters survived with many relatives. Funeral from Mission church and burial in Stromsburg cemetery.
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Sohn Faulk
John Faulk
Lindranas Bruk
Dalarna
Sweden
America
Malmo
Nebr
Anna Johnson
Stromsburg
Ania Faulk
C. A. Gylling
Cheyenne
Wyo
Violet Faulk
Casper
O. E. Faulk
Oakland
Emil Faulk
Aberdeen
Wash
Reuben Faulk
Lusk
Theo, Faulk
Tacoma
Sidney Faulk
Centralia
Glen Faulk
Poison precautions against canned goods in Polk County
Health alert from extension service advises careful inspection of canned foods to avoid botulism. Check for leaks, cloudiness, gas when opening, inward air, and off odors. Boil vegetables even if no spoilage signs, use boiling water if needed, and destroy any spoiled contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Free high school privileges applications due June 1 1924
County Superintendent Huston urges all eligible students to apply for free high school privileges for the 1924-24 term. Application cards were distributed to high schools and are available from the County Superintendent if not yet received. Immediate attention requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. D. Huston
Polk County faces loss without accredited cattle plan
Farmers fear up to 25000 dollars yearly if Polk County fails to be accredited for market hog bonuses. A few unsupportive cattle owners refuse bovine TB testing under the county plan, placing quarantines on their herds and risking legal violations on movement or sale. State and federal groups push testing of all breeding cattle to achieve accreditation, urging all farmers to avoid buying cattle from untested herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Remember Poppy Day Next Saturday
Community note urges support for a worthy cause by buying a poppy next Saturday.
Bonus Bill Recasts Vets Aid Into Insurance Plans
Congress passes a measure over the President's veto calling the so called bonus bill a paid up insurance program. It covers about 3,038,283 veterans and provides for payments to dependents of deceased veterans. Adjusted service compensation starts at 1.00 per day for home service and 1.25 per day for overseas service with 69 days excluded and a maximum of 50 days counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ak-Sar-Ben to stage 21 days of spring races
Omaha booster Ak-Sar-Ben plans a spring race program from May 31 to June 24 with 21 racing days and six or more events daily. The concrete grandstand with 10 000 seats is touted as among the finest amphitheatres in the country and offers clear sightlines to all track action. Purses total 180 000 as advance reservations suggest broad national participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ak- Sar-Ben
Union
Eye strain remedy promotes relief with Lavoptik wash
Crouse-Tex Drug Company touts Lavoptik eye wash as a simple remedy for strained or sore eyes. A small bottle is claimed to help any case, with an aluminum eye cup offered for free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Company
Eden Baptists Church Morning Worship and Evening Service
Eden Baptist Church announces morning worship at 11 A M and an evening service at 8 P M. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 P M with Pastor A W Lyons leading.
Plumbing and Pump Repair Services Offered by L E Lindquist
North west Corner Square listing states readiness for plumbing heating and pump repair work plus gas engine repairs. Call for service on lines and pumps by L. E. Lindquist at the Northwest Corner Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Corner Square
L. E. Lindquist
Duncan Buys Produce at North Side Square
Duncan shows interest in purchasing produce at the North Side Square. A note urges saving more money in 19 and depositing it in the Osceola Bank for future purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
North Side Square
Osceola Bank
Referee's Sale of Polk County Real Estate
By order of the District Court of York County Nebraska the referee will sell at public auction on June 23 1924 at 2 pm the south third of the southwest quarter section 34 township 13 range 1 west of the 6th P M in Polk County Nebraska. Ten percent to be paid sale day five percent when sale is confirmed and balance March 1 1925 abstract shows 1924 and prior taxes paid. Referee H G Hopkins Gilbert and Perry attorneys for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
York County
Nebraska
Barton L. Hawley
Joseph Delman Hawley
Polk
Towit
H. G. Hopkins
Gilbert & Perry, Attys
Local Notes From Osceola and Polk County
Social items include a club meeting at Mrs. Adair home and neighbors visiting Ed Croisant and York trips. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schioppa. News of travels, marriages, illnesses, and local elections pace the column along with jury selections and upcoming Legion poppy day.
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T. EQ Sample
Arthur Building
Osman Tire & Service Station
Stromsburg, Nebr
OR Johnson
South Side Square
Our
B. E. Finecy
Osceola, Nebraska
City
Central City
Fredrick Allison
Billy McGuffin
Harlan Frazier
Lynn
Florence
Stouffer
Methodist Church
Edna Jones
Leona McConnell
Alfreda Olsberg
Violet Gustafson
Grace Lindburg
Martha Johnson
Verna Flodman
Robert Stromberg
Earl Cole
Lloyd Peterson
Carl Newman
Robert Myers
Donald Slusser
J. L. Davis
Mills
Ruth Glasser
A. Aflgren
Grand Island
A. F Carlson
Bemidji
Minnesota
C. V. Lind
Grandma Lind
George Wickstrom
Rockville
E. Stevens
Polk Friends
J. W. Philbrick
Cairo
F. W. Benjamin
Benjamin
Baptist Church
Ray Philips
Richard Thesing
Neujahr
Gresham
Julia Stevens
Z. F. Myers
H. A. Murphy
Widga
Dean Moomey
Geo. Mitchell
Hazel Hirsch
Percy McGinnis
Colorado
Mildred Beckman
Orrin Alfreds
Leona Alfreds
Alice Myers
Serena Mercatz
Ethel Flick
Charles O. Eckles
Mary Lois Ford
Ross Goethe
Leymaster
Aurora
Vileta Bodine
Viola Bruer
Ideal Home Study Club
Tay
Wayne
Riverside Park
Sale
Lambert Pharmacal CO
Saint Louis
U.S. A
Union Pacific
Pacific
Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Salt Lake City
West Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
San Diego
Spokane
Victoria
Vancouver
B. C
Salt Lake
Scenic Colorado
West
WM. O. Clark
k-Sar-Ben Field
Gare
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