Obituary of Mrs Mary McGaw Pioneer of Iowa Nebraska Life
Mrs Mary McGaw died at home in Osceola on Sunday October 28 1917 after a long illness. Born Mary Park March 22 1840 in Huntingdon county Pennsylvania she moved as a child to Jefferson county Iowa and later to Polk county Nebraska with her husband Lee K McGaw a pioneer couple. Surviving children are Anna Wade Jessie Agnes Vera Opal Lee Park and Nelle Lee with Lee Park dying in infancy. Funeral at home conducted by Rev W L Austin of the Methodist church and interment at Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Park
Huntingdon County
Penna
Jefferson County
Iowa
John Park
Middle West
Lee K. McGaw
Anna “Wade
Jessie Agnes
Vera Opal
Lee
Park
Nelle Lee
Lee Park
Methodist Church
Polk County
Nebraska
W. L. Austin
Osceola
Osceola Record Publisher and Post Office Note
The Osceola Record edited by Ernest G Johnson in Osceola Nebraska lists addresses and Polk County location. The notice notes the paper is mailed as second class and lists a subscription price of 1.50 per year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Osceola Branch Names New Officers At Meeting
At a called Osceola Branch A R C gathering Mrs G Gylling was elected chairman replacing resigning Mrs FP B Heald and Miss Mary McBeth became vice chair to fill Leah Shaw’s vacancy. A Red Cross magazine issue issue adjustment, shipments to head quarters, and Christmas packets for front line boys were noted. Also new births and local visits including Reverend Senneff’s church dedication and others were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Court House
G. Gylling
FP. B. Heald
Mary McBeth
Leah Shaw
Omaha
Red Cross
Polk County
Loys
Local Residents Happenings Chronicle Weekend Visits
Miss Carol Okeson and James Sealey returned from out of town visits while Martin Jones enjoyed a quiet weekend at home. Births include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs C E Bow rvs on October 22. Mitchell Neb business trip cites Dr C L Ayres departing for duties. Several local families hosted relatives and guests, with Mrs Rena Mellor planning a move to Giltner and Marian prova undergoing surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Okeson
York
James Sealey
Omaha
Martin Jones
State University
C. E. Bowrvs
C. L. Ayres
Mitchell, Neb
J. K. Crow
David City
Arnold
Ira Banta
Stromsburg
Richard Dahle
H. Lindblade
Benedict
Rena Mellor
Giltner
Miss Hallene
Lewis Gida
Lincoln
Marian Rrafe
My Soldier Girl Musical at the Auditorium
A lavish musical spectacle titled My Soldier Girl comes to the Auditorium Thursday night in November. A large principal cast and many singing girls headline a story moving from a New York rooftop rehearsal to a Miami aviation field and finally to a battlefield in France. The show features nearly twenty songs including My Soldier Girl Oh You Naughty Baby and Tell Me With Your Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miami
Fla
France
Osceola Duroc Jersey Sale Draws Polk County Hogmen
The Duroc Jersey cattle sale at Outlook farm in Osceola saw heavy attendance from Polk County hog raisers and distant buyers. Total sales reached $2,700 on 73-dollar average with numerous buyers like J Brown Osceola Adolph Anderson Osceola and R A Scott Osceola among those listed. church notices and shipping changes also noted as Lutheran services set and Curtis resigns as Osceola Live Stock Shipping association manager replaced by Fred Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Merrick & Sons
Outlook Farm
Polk County
Curtis
Haying
Athe Osceola
Stock Shipping Association
Fred Schwab
Phore
Life of Albert Brandt Traced From New York To Osceola Death
Albert Brandt born January 1 1567 in Mt Vernon New York died October 25 1917 in Lebanon Kansas at age 50 years 9 months 15 days. He moved with parents to Polk County in 1885 later relocating to Smith County Kansas in 1912. He married Lillian Klingenburg in 1893. Survived by a loving wife 1415 parents one sister one brother and many friends. Funeral held at the Methodist church in Osceola conducted by Rev W L Austin with burial in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert ‘J. Brandt
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Lebanon
Kan
New York
Polk County
Lillian Klingenburg
Smith County
Osceola
W. L. Austin
Card of Thanks
I extend heartfelt thanks to friends for assistance during my loss and for the singing and flowers. Mrs. A. J. Brandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brandt
Church Services Announce Sunday Sermon Themes
Regular services on Sunday November 4 feature a morning sermon titled Conquering Hosts and an afternoon sermon The Good Samaritan. The pastor invites all to worship and notes the importance of gathering in the House of the Lord.
I Wasn't Drafted A Volunteer in the Great War
A reflective verse piece recalls a man who volunteered rather than being drafted. He laments lacking the banquet and praise given to drafted soldiers and details the march to training camp. He imagines answering his son about his wartime contribution with quiet pride.
My Soldier Girl comes to the Auditorium with grand spectacle
A lavish musical comedy arrives Thursday night at the Auditorium. Led by William Moore the cast of about fifty entertainers delivers humor and haunting melodies with stunning costumes and elaborate scenery. The show features a chorus and exciting marches through a multi act set from a “Somewhere in France” battlefield finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
J. Lord Baker
William ‘Murphy
Omer Herbert
Atested
France
Exemptions Granted By District Board Includes List Of Names
The district board certified exemptions for dependents and granted exemptions to a lengthy list including I. O. Bates Edward H. Crossant Merit R. Mustard Fred S. Jones Mark A. Romohr Joseph P. Shanahan and many others. The action moves back to the local board for final processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Bates
Edward H. Crossant
Merit R. Mustard
Fred S. Jones
Mark A. Romohr
Joseph P. Shanahan
William V. Nelson
Abner L. Muhberry
William R. Donelson
Verne L. Deay
Theodore W. Stull
Gilbert A. Castile
Frank M. Umshler
Henrys.f. Taddiken
Ray M. Stever
Glen C. Griffen
Paul Hegi
Walter A. Ballinger
Richard A. Peterson
Gilbert H. Rhodes
Joseph Www. Moore
Chester
A. Carson
Fred J Dunn
Joseph
Welch
Robert R. Cox
Milo P
Crusen
Fred H. Oberg
Frank “A. Lindstrum
Loren J. Wheeler
Herman T. Frederickson
James P. Skyuja
Andrew Hansen
Wirt V. Davis
Grover C. Mickens
Clyde W. Hennings
Walford Nelson
Guy L. Spence
Thomas KE. Farrell
Clyde C. Willits
Petrus C. Nelson
Arthur B. Branting
William BE. Geer
Frank W. Baker
Harold J. “Beckman
Fritz L. Peterson
Austin Ostrund
Albert J. Carlson
August P. Miller
Lewis P. Kielbasa
Jesse C. ‘Olcott
Hugo ‘DeBere
Clarence Tu. Anderson
Hirsch
Flavus
Kennedy, Jaimes
Everett Harris
Black Silk Fashions Highlight Granddaughter Appeal
The notice praises rich black fabrics with white accents, noting attractive dress options in Charmeuse Silk, Silk Poplin, and Belding’s Taffeta. It emphasizes luxurious finish, stability on warp, and wide widths suitable for tailored gowns and formal wear. Affordable per yard prices are cited for multiple fabrics.
Notice to Creditors in Polk County Nebraska Estate
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska the State of Nebraska announces claims against the estate of Peter August Johnson declared. Creditors must present and file claims by December 1918 with deadlines listed for debts and hearings January March and June 1918. Garson Substitute County District Judge states will examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greditova
Polk County
Nebraska
Pater August Johnson
Jung
Marah
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted By Farmers In Osceola
An Osceola area farmer recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble amid general sales notes. The piece also lists local livestock sale prices and buyers in a compact Osceola page item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Wedge
Warber
Aden
Rot Doan
Stromsburg Minister to Do Work at Camp Cody
Stromsburg Neb Oct 31 Special Rev Jobin A Barton pastor of Ren Baptist church granted three months leave of absence to do Young Men's Christian Association work at Camp Cody Deming NM He will leave for Deming November 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Neb
Jobin
A. Barton
Ren Baptist Church
Chris
Yan “Association
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
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Mary McGaw
This City
Agricultural -Engineering
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering Department
Tan
Csceola Bank
Atk
Ernest G. Johnson
RED Cross News
Lloyd van Wie
C.E. Cohagan
Parker Aker
Harvard
Cc. C. McCune
Mrs
Calmer McCune
Polk
Ivan N. Carr
DR. Mabeth
Osceola Markets
Merrick
L. L. Petteiger
Fullerton
Adolph Anderson
W. D. Kingston
Davenport
J.brown
E. EB
N. F. Youngs
Poultry
Wallerton
Smith, Polk
John Ingalls
Shelby
G. E. Samuelson
H. Bloom & Son
M. Timm
C. Doremus
B. W. Johnson
A. V. Reed
HardyVille
H. L. Plessinger
Ato AL J. Herrmann
Oscholn- Repont
C. J. Stephenson
Gresham
Harry VanHoosen
G. Bennett
Polke
R. M. Dixon
J. R. Merrill
Silver Creek
F. M. Shelmadine
W. Dz
Rystrom
Lutheran Church
Albert J. Brandt
I All
Gold & Silver
Osceola, Neb
Connright
The
Woolies
Shepherd
A. C. Monson Company
QHO
Garson
Substitute County
Didaa
R. E. Sturdevant
Oborola
Firat National Peak
Mr. Elledge
Foster-Milbern
Mfars
Buffalo
Wape-Sae
Poland
China
Emerson Keebaugh
St. David City
Wm. Deeds
Stromberg
Ea Zang
Ceola
AL Shay
R. C. Dann
Os Rutter
Atte
Werk Eo
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