Red Cross Chapter Formed In Local Baptist Church
The first meeting of the local Red Cross chapter was held at the Baptist church on Tuesday evening June 6th. Fourteen members and four visitors attended. Jno R Willockson was elected chairman with Mrs C L Ayres as vice chairman, Elizabeth Smith treasurer, and Nelle M McGaffin secretary. Rev Nickell and Eckles became members. Two work classes were decided: recruiting members and organizing first aid hygiene home care of the sick and home dietetics classes. Everyone is urged to join.
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Red Cross
Path
Baptist Church
Jno
Brown Anderson Bride and Fred Mason Brown Wed at Home
The marriage of Miss Lillian Anderson to Mr. Fred Mason Brown took place Wednesday afternoon at the bride's parents home in Alma Kansas. Rev A H Nickell officiated in an outdoor ceremony with a white pathway and arch of smilax and pink roses. The wedding included singing by Ruth McGuffin and a Mendelssohn processional by Leah Dorsey. The bride wore white chiffon over silver cloth with pearls. maid of honor wore pale pink taffeta. After a wedding dinner the couple left for Omaha and Kansas City and will reside in Alma.
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Lillian Anderson
Fred Mason Brown
Alma
Kansas
Alfred Anderson
A. H. Nickell
First Baptist Church
Ruth McGuffin
Leah Dorsey
Mendelssohn
Edith Anderson
Theodore Moline
Stromsburg
Margaret Smith
Omaha
Kansas City
Local Social Notes From Stromsburg and Surrounding Areas
Mrs C C McCune visited Stromsburg Monday. Mrs Graff of Seward visits sister Mrs A V Burke. B K Crow and wife spent Sunday with A K Crow and family. C C Linstrom of York guest of Burke families. Dr Slusser and Willard Tenney were Omaha visitors Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Edick Anderson arrived from Chicago to attend their brother’s wedding. Miss Anna Paulson left for Irene South Dakota after leaving Nierman millinery. Miss Sven Holden Mildred Carlson and Margaret Lanham of Stromsburg stayed with Mrs Chas Eckles. No services at Swedish Mission church next Sunday. Rev Nelson and D C Bjorkman attended Mission Conference in Boone Iowa. Misses Josie arrived from Pensacola Florida to visit J A Bonifay family. Mrs Mamie Bee and southern ladies to care for Mrs L G Aldrich who is ill.
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C. C. McCune
Stromsburg
Graff of
Seward
A. V. Burke
B. K. Crow
A. K. Crow
Famil
C.C. Linstrom
York
Burke
Dr. Slusser
Willard Tenney
Omaha
Mira
Edick Anderson
Chicago
Swedish Mission Church
Nelson
D. C. Bjorkman
Boone
Iowa
Mission’ Conference
Josie
Pensacola
Florida
J. A. Bonifay
Mamie Bee
L. G. Aldrich
Nebraska
Charles E. Hansen
Osceola
Neb
J. W. Tenney
Grand Island
Mae
Miss Tenney
Grand Island Conservatory
Clara McReynolds
Alice Tewell
Loudie Crawford
Mae McGuffin
Orion Jenner
John Menssen
Hordville
Dr. Ayres
Nebraska Pioneers Call for 1867 Admission Roll
Lincoln June semi centennial plan seeks a complete list of Nebraskans living in the state at the time of admission on March 1 1867. Names and addresses and arrival dates to The Journal. reminiscences invited for publication.
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Lincoln
Territory
Nebraska
Journal
State Historical Society
Baptist Church Announces Sermon and Day Events
The church invites all to morning services on Sunday June 10 featuring Rev Edick Anderson who is making progress in his studies. Children's Day exercises are set for Sunday evening at 8 00 with a mission collection. Sun day School reported 156 last Sunday and over 200 members are expected to attend. Where are you.
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Baptist Church
Edick Anderson
Change of Shiloh Cemetery Association to Polk Cemetery Association
May 28 1917 meeting of Polk county Nebraska approved changing the Shiloh Cemetery Association name to Polk Cemetery Association after a roll call vote 17 in favor none opposed. The secretary ordered to publish notice and record minutes with county clerk and secretary of state.
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A. D. Dover
Shiloh Cemetery Association
Polk Cemetery Association
W. J. Lewis
W. A. Stevens
B. A. Darrow
M. Waggoner
W. G. Lewis
B. W. Lewis
Dick McConnell
J. C. Eckles
JF. P. Brock
James Sealey
Dana Hurd
George Wright
Amel Ehn
Polk
Polk County
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Polk Milling Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for Polk Milling Company to be based in Polk Nebraska with capital stock of 10000 dollars at 100 dollar par. The business covers grain and agricultural products milling and related real estate, with a five member board including J N Plessinger L O Glad J A Snyder Carl McNeely and C C McCune. Officers named L O Glad president J N Plessinger vice president J A Snyder secretary C C McCune treasurer. The company begins April 19 1917 for fifty years and debt limited to two thirds of paid in capital.
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Polk Milling Company
Polk
Nebraska
J. N. Plessinger
L. O. Glad
J. A. Snyder
Carl McNeely
C. C. McCune
Buick Owl Names and Participants List
A fragmented notice lists individuals John Hopp Chris Waak Will Blender A C Jones Peter Bergman and Ralph Anderson associated with Buick Owl. The readable items indicate a group or event naming several people and a corporate brand.
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John Hopp
Chris Waak
Will Blender
A. C. Jones
Peter Bergman
Ralph Anderson
Walter Lindberg to lecture at Swede Plain church concert
Walter Lindberg will give a concert lecture at the Swede Plain M E church on Tuesday evening June 12 1917. Admission is 25 cents.
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Walter Lindberg
M. E
Local notes reflect travel visits births and commerce
Sunday to Tuesday social mentions include Dittmer driving a new Ford and rejecting a $475 bid for Belgian mares. Enlistee Clifford C. Doremus joins the cavalry while others travel to Omaha Grand Island Osceola and Calico Missouri. A baby boy arrives to Mr and Mrs B A Darrow and other locals visit relatives and attend events.
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Clifford C. Doremus
J. E. Bowman
Omaha
Martin Baack
Central City
B. A. Darrow
C. F. Hahn
Osceola
Frank Young
McCool
Henry Quick
Dalton
Bargain house and five lots for sale at auction
A notice lists a bargain sale of a house and five lots with contact to G Olson for details. It also mentions various local items and social notes including visits, travels, seed ads, and a family description with Mae Tenney and Miss Tenney's music study.
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G. Olson
Polk County Board of Equalization meeting notice
The Gaun y Isward of Equalization of Polk County Nebraska will meet June 12 1917 and adjourn until August to equalize assessments of personal property. All persons with complaints about their personal assessment should appear at this time as matters cannot be adjusted later. Joel Hanson County Clerk Dr G L Spencer dentist Extra good Cane and Millet seed at Rystroms If you wish to sell or buy a farm see Polk Realty Co
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Gaun Y Isward
Polk County
Nebraska
Polk Realty Co
Buy Jars New Persons Urge Early Orders For Canning
Readers urged to order glass jars now as canning season nears to avoid delays. Warn of possible tin can shortages and transportation holdups, with glass jar makers guaranteeing limited price increases. Contacts include Dr Spencer dentist and Elmer M Wood auctioneer.
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United States Department
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H. P. Dittmer
Roscoe Ayres
Calico
Chas Reeves
Chappell
G. L. Spencer
State Dental Association
Mabel Martinsen
Mr. Wilkenson
Harold Beckman
My Place
Harry Carlson
John Sjoblom
D. H. Westfall
M. D
Main Street
Variety Store
Anna Dahlgren
York College
Polk Markets
Nebraska University
Theodore Roosevelt
Ahi Jsut
Union Pacific
Joel Hanson
Rystrom’s
Dr. Spencer
Elmer M. Wood
Him
Progress
the Bank Polk
Farmers State Bank Park
F. J. Hahn
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