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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
2
The piece urges voters to participate in the upcoming primary on the 16th and supports specific candidates from party lines. It explains the open primary system allowed in Nebraska and warns voters to choose a single party ticket, as mixing tickets will invalidate the ballot.
The instructions regarding voting at the primary election on August 16 apply to all voters regardless of residence. Registration is required for those in cities, towns, or rural areas.
The piece surveys insurgent and progressive movements in Nebraska and nationwide. It notes stand-stillers facing losses, Cannon backing insurgents in Illinois, Iowa's insurgent gains, and Kansas nominating reformers while citing Whedon as a temperance progressive.
Samuel T. Clayton, a prominent and wealthy farmer, died instantly when a mowing machine toppled into a ditch and struck him as he attempted to unload it on his Hamilton County farm near Hordville. The 45 year old Wisconsin born resident left a wife and three sons and was survived by several siblings. He had moved to Nebraska in 1886 and owned a fine Central City place with hundreds of acres in Merrick and neighboring counties.
The obituary notes a long life of industry on a Hamilton County ranch then a move to east of Central City four years ago. A member of the M W A, he died recently and his funeral was held at the family residence on August 5 at 1 30 p m with interment in Merrick County cemetery.
Miss Ellen Freeden and Walter DeBow were married at the Freeden residence by Rev. Gregg in a quiet ceremony attended by close friends. The bride wore white satin with pearl trim and the couple planned to reside on the groom’s York Nebraska farm after a three course supper and extended congratulations.
Rudolph Reckenberger born May 26 1839 in Sacksen Germany came to America in 1870 to Fort Wayne Indiana later moved to Nebraska and settled in Hamilton County He died July 31 after six weeks of illness aged 71 years 2 months and 5 days He leaves a wife and three children Henry Mrs Mahnken and Charley plus grandchildren and relatives The family receives community sympathy as funeral plans proceed with Henry and Mrs Mahnken attending locally Charley in Oklahoma unable to reach the service.
John Rogers leaves for Harlan county on business. Mrs Westfall and son Dana visit Newmans Grove. Ed Stevens named carrier on Route 2 with Joe McClure as substitute. Blake Allphin of Ord visits T B and wife. F J Hahn hosts about 35 Odd Fellows at Polk Hotel. Mildred Smith visits Central City. Central City and Polk to play ball August 19. D Stephenson seeks 18th district senate seat. Mrs Mortenson and Chicago children visit Larson cousins. Mr and Mrs A W Shafer and Shannon attend old soldiers reunion in Central City. John Meyers travels to Sterling for three weeks to oversee land. J H Kemp of Fullerton campaigns for Republican senate nomination. Wm Overstreet buys a Mitchell automobile in Omaha for Morris Smith. Chamberlain's Colic remedy promoted for summer need.
Markets list oats corn wheat hogs with prices. Residents Arta Lula Ware visit Miss Emily Benson. Carl Nicholson and S E Briggs attend Central City lodge. Sadie Johnson arrives from St Paul for a Wetzel Coop visit. Benson Implement offers Deering Corn Binder. Several trips to Grand Island. Chamberlains Liniment praised for injuries. Social at the Freeden sisters’ party. Land trades: Refshauge sells to Randahl Carlsen, with Conner and Campbell transfers.
The piece urges citizens to support the local newspaper as foundational to town growth and to boost merchants by collecting coupons with purchases. It promotes reader participation and notes a list of boosting merchants in another column.
The notice names A. F. Brown, Axel F. Johnson, N. O. Nordstrom, Mitchell and Cohagen, Benson Implement Company as merchants who support the piano contest with coupons or votes tied to purchases.
East bound No. 28 passenger due 6:42 am. No. 76 freight due 11:20 am. West bound No. 27 passenger due 6:44 pm. No. 75 freight due 41:20 pm.
Rev. N Gipson to preach in forenoon and afternoon meetings at Preadneys with morning and evening sessions scheduled. The Im Es Church lists additional worship and Sunday school times including evening address and 8 pm service.
Limited stock of Khark sov wheat offered at 1.15 dollars per bushel. Claims high yield 30 to 50 percent above ordinary turkey wheat and outstanding winter hardiness. Samples available at First National Bank or at local elevators. C H Linburg.
A Des Moines woman cured after two days by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all dealers. Address R. O. Allen Polk Nebraska. Several fine English Llewellin pups offered as hunting dogs.
H M Young Peters editor of The Sun Lake View Ohio reports severe digestive distress resolved by Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. He states the first doses gave him a new stomach and restored health and notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
Vogt and Frutiger, doctors of chiropractic, say they will operate in Polk city every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 11 a.m. at Ernest Nierman’s home with home visits offered. They advertise free consultation and exam and claim chiropractic adjustments can help chronic diseases when other treatments failed.
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