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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
7
Two top Nebraska middleweights Geo Kinney of Spaulding and Orland Miller of Havelock meet in Osceola Feb 28 night at 8 30 with two other local bouts. Both wrestlers back themselves with personal funds for the event.
Julia E Fairchilds Newton born March 11 1850 in Pitcher New York died February 10 1920 at home Arborville Nebraska age 69 years 10 months 29 days married Barret W Newton August 20 1899 at Aurora Nebraska moved to Arborville after marriage Mr Newton died March 11 1908 her father died March 21 1908 she cared for her mother and served the church at Tipton Iowa later buried Arborville cemetery Funeral by Rev S Harvey. Interment Arborville cemetery. Arthur Schlack Norfolk new barber Lind shop Carl Halden recovered from illness Ray E York Baptist state secretary to speak Sunday evening Dr Boelter and wife to occupy Fred Johnson house after March 1 big dance at the Auditorium Friday night.
Colts for sale six coming three year olds offered by Oscar Stromberg. All are described as good prospects and will be sold right. Contact Oscar Stromberg at phone 602.
Osceola Nebraska February 6 1920 the Polk County Board of Commissioners in adjourned session approved payments from several funds including general road fund special bridge fund and dragging fund and authorized publication of a notice to contractors for courthouse construction with bids due March 16 1920.
A roster lists individuals with payments shown in dollars and cents, including Matt Sterup 53.25 and Charles Sechtem 51.75. The County Board adjourned to reconvene February 17, 1920, with John Sjoblom serving as County Clerk.
For sale a Ford touring car described as in excellent running order. Inquiries directed to John Seymour. Harry Shafer is in Fremont this week attending the jeweler's convention.
Clarence Branting died Sunday February 8 at Christian Hospital Kansas City Missouri after mastoiditis and pneumonia while attending Sweeney Auto School. Born 1896 in Polk County he lived most of his life there. Survived by brothers Clifford Arthur Ralph in Polk County and sisters Mabel Prairie Island and Florence Oconto Nebraska. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Claude Neal at the Baptist church last Saturday afternoon.
We thank those who helped us during the illness and death of our brother Clarence. Brothers and Sisters.
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