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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
5
Stor y details visits by Stromsburg residents to Lincoln York and Hastings and Minden with numerous short notes. Anders Magnus Anderson died April 14 in Stromsburg at 79 years 10 months 10 days with funeral at the Swedish Mission church.
Osceola residents report visits and travels to Lincoln Fullerton Raymond Mead ow Grove and other counties. Mrs H C Beebe and Mrs George Rhodes travel to Omaha and Lincoln for family and state visits while Peter Nelson promotes Hastings Bros real estate in Rock County. Dr John R Gray returns from farm near Tad aw and Hon BE King attends Ames College association in Lincoln.
Attorney Wilber M. Johnston reports western Nebraska colder than Osceola during the recent freeze. Uncle Wm VanHoosen plans weeks in Furnas county then Kansas and Iowa before returning home. Miss Gardner, former Osceola teacher, died in Kearney and is mourned by friends. Rev. Morgan and Mr. A Trunyan attend Omaha Presbyterian meeting. Uncle Sam Alaska Mining to Seattle representative for proposed transfers. A P Tilley chosen to travel. Women’s Relief Corps surprise dinner trip by G A R post boosts fellowship in Osceola.
Additional Locals report H. G. Brauer traveling to Lincoln on Tuesday. Burke-Thomas Co. promotes fresh groceries and Kuppenheimer suits from 15 to 25 dollars. Jas Hitchcock and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. White on Wednesday. Mrs. James Ownby and baby planned a visit to Valparaiso on Thursday. H. T. Frazier and family visited H. S. Plessinger near York and sold a Maxwell to Mr. Plessinger. B. P. Stephenson of Bertrand returned home Thursday after visiting Frank Moffit. Burke-Thomas Co. invites customers to view their 10w clothing line and sign contracts with To-Ka-Han as a last cheap chance.
A bargain sale offers 160 acres of Polk county land located 54 miles from town at a price of 65 dollars per acre. See Hill for details.
J M Bay agent announces relocation one door south of Tenny's store and will be on hand at the station in the evening until 8.30 to buy cream eggs and poultry for the highest price. Phone 117 for inquiries and to call when wanted.
A notice states a shareholders meeting at the Progress Office on Friday evening April 22. Head officers will attend and all shareholders and interested parties are urged to attend to learn about a major low-cost proposition described as one of the largest and best paying for the public.
A compact, era voice proclaims a universal quest for opportunity and fate. The speaker invites bold pursuit across deserts seas and all stations, warning that hesitation yields doom while action leads to mastery and wealth.
Swedish Mission Church posts Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m young folks meeting at 7 p m preaching again at 8 p m and a Thursday evening prayer meeting led by Pastor Frank Abrahamson.
Sabbath school begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Weekly prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening. Pastor J. W. Waits leads the congregation.
The Baptist Church lists Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young People's Union prayer at 6:45 p.m. Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Ladies Missionary meeting on the 2nd Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Pastor F. R. Brown extends a cordial invitation to all.
For sale a five room house in good condition suitable for store or restaurant business on main street. Will sell cheap with terms to suit. Inquire of J. T. Sealey Folk Nebraska. 2tf
J E Hill announces appointment as local representative of The To Ka Han Mining and Development Company of Osceola Nebraska. He describes development prospects and a low price for what he calls a major paying proposition in the insurance and investment market.
A line of pipes fittings pumps cisterns bath fixtures towel racks and toilet paper holders is offered along with steam and hot water heating plants. Also available feed tankage oil caps alfalfa meal and baled hay plus hose nozzles sprayers and related items. Call at the Water Works Building F. J. Hahn.
Instructions emphasize clean aired vessels and a medium thick cream. Use a good separator, stir cream with a long handled spoon when accumulating batches, keep cool, and bring in before it sours. The guidance aims to improve butter fat yield and satisfaction for buyers.
In quire at Progress office a Garland hard coal burner is listed for sale in good condition. The brief item notes its availability through the Progress office for potential buyers seeking functional heating equipment.
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