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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
4
Stromsburg resident JAussioneer Pike, an outfielder, is discussed as a likely candidate on the Republican ticket for county commissioner. The report notes his local ties and potential impact on the race.
The next regular Teachers' Examination will be held in the County Courthouse on Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16 1912. Amelia Rasmussen Go Supt.
The Prohibition party of Polk county calls a convention at the Court House in Osceola on Monday at 2 p.m. to elect a central committee and conduct party business. All who support the party principles are invited. J. P. Heald, Chairman. M. E. Bittner, Secretary.
Mesdames Westfall and Harless hosted about twenty guests at Dr and Mrs Westfall home on Monday evening in honor of Mr W H Preston and wife who plan to move to Casper Wyoming to make their future home Guests presented with a pair of pearl handled game scissors A two course luncheon was served by the hostess and a pleasant evening followed
School notes report rising enrollment over the last two weeks. Alma and Lillian Rochlitz entered the First grade this week and Ferne Meyers was absent two days. New entries include Alma Rochutz, Lillie Rochutz, Freddie Brown, Loyde Brown, Frank, John and Wesley Julles, Elise Ponath and Ruth Curtis.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Viking Lodge No 328 Polk Neb extends condolence to Brother A E Sunberg on his mother’s death. A copy of the resolutions is sent to the bereaved and filed on the lodge minute book. Com by F J Haun Ed Larson T B Allphin.
William Allen While argues that preserving the American country town safeguards neighborliness and social equality. He warns that centralized mail order retail erodes small towns, creates stark urban contrasts, and undermines justice by fostering self interest and class division.
The Butler County Democratic convention unanimously endorses C M Skiles for Congress. A former Butler County judge and progressive legislator, Skiles (born near Fort Madison Iowa) rose from Cedar Creek teacher to law graduate, university debater, and university football player. He chaired highway and good roads efforts, championed reform bills, and won broad support for progressive principles before his congressional bid.
A biographical sketch recounts Senator C. M. Skiles of Butler and Seward counties, highlighting bills he championed. It notes his 1910-11 term, initiatives for initiative and referendum, the Skiles Banning bridge bill, non partisan board of control, anti injunction measures, road and juror pay reforms, and his public service record.
Senator Skiles outlined key campaign themes during filing for the Democratic nomination. He advocated tariff reform, anti trusts, direct legislation, an income tax, and election of senators by the people, aiming for equal rights and opportunities regardless of nationality, politics, property, or religion.
Will Maupin's Weekly lauds Senator Skiles for courage and honesty and his fight for principles. Nebraska papers praise his square dealings, aggressive activism, and readiness to carry his beliefs to Congress, urging Skiles as the right choice for voters in the Fourth district.
The Prohibition county convention will be held at Osceola on March 18. Miss Mildred Smith visited Central City with friends. Grant Cypher resigned as village marshal at the last board meeting. Lettuce and other produce advertised at Weist Johnson's market. Farmers urged to exchange wheat for flour at the elevator and stock up for summer.
Send $2 to The Lincoln Daily News to receive Bargain Rate Daily News Independent Farmer and Poultry Topics through April 1 1913. Mail to separate addresses if desired. Offer ends March 28 with a prize for the county’s top subscriber list and a chance to earn a year’s salary.
Royal Highlanders hold meetings on the first and third Thursday each month. All members are urged to be present. Signed by A. E. Sundberg and I. P. It. Samuelson.
Registered Colt Butter-Ball described as a black Percheron six years old and 1800 pounds stands for insurance terms of 12.50 for a foal and 15.00 for a colt. Maltese Jack is four years old and 1120 pounds with identical terms. Both will cover mares at the farm in 1912 except Jack will be at Stevens barn in Polk on Fridays and Saturdays each week. Forfeiture of insurance occurs if a mare is disposed of or removed from the county.
Floyd Rockwell endorses J T Grandstaff a former Kiel French Piano Co tuner from New Castle Ind now based with Johnson Brothers York Neb practical piano tuner will travel for tuning and guarantees work. Grandstaff brings fifteen years factory experience and will service pianos in York vicinity with office at Swanson's Jewelry Store.
One day event at Park Hotel on Friday March 29 from 10 A M to 8 P M showcases a group of physicians renowned for treating chronic diseases. The exhibit emphasizes a remarkable success rate and promises expert consultations.
Licensed by the state to treat deformities and nervous and chronic diseases, the Associated Doctors offer free consultation examination and advice for one day. They promise no charges beyond medicine and seek testimonials of results to spread their services. They claim bloodless surgery, kidney analysis, and potential cures for many ailments including stomach issues, diabetes, and deafness. Married ladies should come with husbands and minors with parents.
Four feet high fence at 35 cents per rod and twenty seven inches high at 25 cents per rod. See Rev. J. M. Bay.
Sabbath School each Sunday at 10. Preaching each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. B Y P U prayer meeting Sunday evening at 6:45. Mid week Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 o'clock. Ladies Missionary meeting second Thursday of each month at 2:30. Rev F W Benjamin pastor.
Sabbath school begins at 10:00 each Sunday with preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A weekly prayer meeting is held Thursday evenings. Epworth League devotional services occur at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Otto G. Ponath.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m. with preaching at 11 a m and 8 00 p m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m. Rev C H Sawyer is the pastor.
The Swede Plain M E Church offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Epworth League Devotional is at 6 30 p.m. Prayer meeting occurs Thursday evenings. Ladies Aid Society meets every other week in the afternoon.
Sunday school starts at 10:00 a m followed by preaching at 1:00 p m. A young folks meeting convenes at 7:00 p m. Thursday evening services begin at 8:00 p m.
No 28 Passenger East at 6 56 A M No 27 Passenger West at 6 29 P M Daily except Sunday No 76 Freight East at 11 57 A M Daily except Saturday No 75 Freight West at 6 50 A M All trains carry passengers.
F. W. Woeppel physician surgeon and optician operates an office above Victor Andersons store per local notice.
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