Polk county notes and arrivals Tuesday through Wednesday
Oscar Munson of Stromsburg visited Polk Tuesday. J Cohagan and wife and L A Beckman and brother Arnold traveled to Omaha and Polk. M Castle attended J W Kingston funeral with Dr Flippen and wife. Polk businesses closed for the funeral hour. Wochner family to occupy Stunkle property. Georgia White arrives from Plattsmouth to trim for Bay sisters. D Frakes manages new Beatrice Company cream station. Mrs Larkin and daughter visit York to see ill Miss Marie Land. Uncalled for post letters list includes Campbell Nelson Poster. Card Irwin Fickes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Munson
Stromsburg
Polk
J. Cohagan
C. McCune
Osceola
M. Castle
Hordville
J. W. Kingston
Dr Flippen
Grand Island
Mr. Kingston
Georgia White
Plattsmouth
Bay Sisters
D. Frakes
Beatrice Company of
Lincoln
M. Larkin
B. A. Darrow
York
Marie Land
Polk Post Office
J. M. Campbell
Rudolph Nelson
Flora H. Poster
Card
Irwin Fickes
Polk locals note readings, visits, and postponement of hog sale
The Polk community pages report on upcoming school notes, church revival progress, and local visits. G A Widga plans moving from the farm, Mrs F W Benjamin is on the sick list, and Mildred Cockle has returned from Omaha. The thoroughbred hog sale at Polk County fair grounds is postponed to March 21 at 2 pm due to the storm. I H Ball secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Widga
Polk
F. W. Benjamin
Geo. A. Buck
Joliet, Ill
Cockle
Polk County Fair Grounds
I. H. Ball
Dr P S George to Visit Polk Nebraska for Clinic
Dr P S George a medical, magnetic and hydropathic physician will hold a clinic in Polk Nebraska at the Hotel on Saturday and Sunday March 23 and 24 1912. He treats chronic diseases and is well known by Polk County residents who remember him from previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Polk
Polk County
Obituary: John Williard Kingston 1832 1912 Polk
J W Kingston died at his Polk home aged 80 years 22 days born New York Feb 19 1832 died March 11 1912. He migrated from New York to Michigan then Nebraska in 1870 served in the 19th Infantry Michigan 1861 1865. Survived by wife two marriages producing three boys and one girl from first marriage and three sons and one daughter from second. Funeral at Baptist church 11 a m Tuesday conducted by Rev F W Benjamin with G A R member Rev J M Bay offering remarks. Burial Arborville cemetery. Pallbearers G Cypher H Frazier F J Hahn J E McDaniel J Smith R Thesing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
J. W. Kingston
New York
Michigan
Nebraska
19Th Infantry
L. Ps Kingston
J. B
W. D
A.J. Kingston
Frank Merchant
Baptist Church
F. W. Benjamin
McCleary
Arborville
J. M. Bay
Kingston
Arborville Cemetery
Messrs. G. Cypher
H. Frazier
F. J. Hahn
J. E. McDaniel
J. Smith
R. Thesing
Card of Thanks from Kingston Family
Card of thanks to friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of husband and father. Gratitude for flowers and music support. May the Lord bless you and spare sorrow. Signed by Mrs. M. E. Kingston and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Kingston
Gasey Jones to Perfor m at Polk Opera House Next Tuesday
Gasey Jones will perform at Polk Opera House next Tuesday evening with Miss Hannah Sundberg returning to Lincoln after a visit. The caucus nominated I A Plessinger Oscar Johnson and H G Brauer for village trustees. John Shinke from Shelby and Chas Stitzer from Central City were seen in Polk. The 0 C F lodge grows strong as a blizzard pounds the area. Seats are on sale at the Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Sundberg
Lincoln
I. A. Plessinger
Oscar Johnson
H. G. Brauer
Opera House
Gasey Jones
Kearney
Polk Opera House
Mrs Lena Sundberg 81 Dies After Faithful Swedish Life
Mrs Lena Sundberg born May 24 1830 in Osvansjo parish Gestrikland Sweden died February 29 1912 at home age 81 9 6. Wife of Zack Sundberg married 1854 mother of seven. three sons four daughters with three sons and one daughter surviving. Family moved to America in 1880 settling in this county. A longtime member of Swedish Mission church for 25 years funeral held Sunday at 2 pm Rev Palmberg officiating remains buried Stromsburg cemetery. sons Andrew Henry Zack and daughter Christine Sjoblom attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Sundberg
Hanson
Osvansjo
Gerleborgs Lan
Gestrikland
Sweden
Zack Sundberg
America
Swedish Mission Sare
Swedish Mission
Palmberg
Stromsburg
Andrew
Henry
Polk
Zack
Alberta
Canada
Christine Sjoblom
South Dakota
Notice of Final Report in Estate of Albert R Benjamin
In Polk County Nebraska the administratrix filed a final account and petition for settlement and discharge in the matter of the estate of Albert R Benjamin deceased. The hearing is set before the County Court on April 1912 at 10 o'clock a.m. challenged by interested parties. Dated March 12 1912. Henry H Campbell County Judge SEAL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Albert R. Benjamin
Casey Jones to Perform at Polk Opera House on Tuesday
Casey Jones presents a lively show at the Polk Opera House Tuesday evening March 19, urged as the laugh of a lifetime and a joy bringer. The advertisement invites postponement of other engagements to see the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Jones
Polk Opera House
Casey
Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peters
Langley
G. E Guts
Joseph Wochner
Stunkle
Mr. Wochner
Allen’s
Waco
Gresham
Staplehurst
A. m
Ulysses
Garrison
Rising City
P. m
Shelby
Clarks
Joe Gubser
Fred Latham
Chris Thesing
Erick Ladd
Morthay
Crater
Mildred Cockle
Omaha
I. M. Stowell
David City
P. S. George
John Williard Kingston
John Shinke
Chas, Stitzer
Central City
0. C. F. Lodge
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