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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
4
The Casey Jones show was well attended Tuesday night. A local fairy legend says when it snows Mother Hulda is busy making her feather bed, and the tale reflects her recent activity.
The school reports high and middle division results including attendance and honor roll. It lists 26 enrolled in high school with 25 average daily attendance and 90.1 attendance grade for I. D. Huston. grammar and intermediate rooms show various ranks and rewards for consistent attendance and good conduct. The report includes scholar names like Lillian Anderson, Raymond Tewell, Ruth Myers, Hannah Theiss, and several instructors, and ends with a Columbus Telegram quotation about motherhood.
Petitions circulate for Hon. Chas Krumbach of Shelby to run as Democrat and Populist for State Senator in Polk County. County Fair Society fixed this year’s fair for Sept 24 25 26 with a revision committee named E F Danielson C A Curtis and A W Johnson.
The Linquist and wife express sincere thanks for the kindness shown in their bereavement. They note the waves of sorrow and hope that true friends may gather around in sorrow during this sad hour.
A bold offer promises The Lincoln Daily News along with Daily News Independent Farmer and Poultry Topics for 2 dollars through April 1, 1913. Subscriptions can mail to separate addresses and a chance to win a five passenger touring car if the largest list is sent in by March 28.
Republican candidate Franklin C. Hamer, a Nebraska native and State University graduate, combines farming and investment banking experience in Lancaster Holt and Lincoln counties. He chairs ties with American Safe Deposit Company, handles trusts worth millions, and argues his training fits safe handling of Nebraska's 9 million dollar treasury.
Black Percheron stallions, ages six and four, weights 1800 and 1120 pounds, offered for the 1912 season. Prices to insure with foal 12.50 for colt standing and suckling, 15.00. Terms apply as Butter Ball. Jack to stand at Stevens barn in Polk Fridays and Saturdays weekly. Removal from county forfeits insurance fee due immediately.
Floyd Rockwell endorses J T Grandstaff as piano tuner for York and vicinity after leaving Kiel French Piano Co in New Castle Indiana. Grandstaff, formerly of Kansas City Missouri, will operate from Johnson Brothers in York with 15 years factory experience. He promises reliable tuning and monthly tune ups, with office at Swanson's Jewelry Store.
A brief notice announces a coming event or visit by a performer or group to Stromsburg. Details are incomplete but indicate a public appearance or engagement in the town.
One day only event at Park Hotel with hours 10 A M to 8 P M featuring noted physicians showcasing treatment of chronic diseases. Remarkable success of these talented physicians highlighted for attendees seeking medical insight and care.
The Associated Doctors offer free consultation and examination in Nebraska for stomach liver blood nerves and many chronic diseases. They claim no charge beyond medicine and urge patients to report results to help prove their system works. They warn this free offer lasts one day only and require married women to 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 offered by Rev. J. M. Bay.
The Churches Sabbath School meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. B Y P A prayer meeting Sundays at 6 45 p.m. Mid week Prayer Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ladies Missionary meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2 30. Rev F W Benjamin, Pastor.
The M E Church holds Sabbath school at 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m every Sunday. Weekly prayer meeting Thursday evening. Epworth League devotional services at 7:00 p m. Otto G Ponath, Pastor.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting occurs at 7:30 p.m. Rev. C. H. Sawyer serves as pastor.
Swede Plain M E Church posts Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m. Epworth League Devotional at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting on Thursday evenings. Ladies Aid Society meets every other week in the afternoon.
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with preaching at 1:00 p m. A young folks meeting is set for 7:00 p m. Thursday evening service starts at 8:00 p m.
Time table lists No 28 Passenger East 6 56 A M No 27 Passenger West 6 29 P M daily except Sunday No 76 Freight East 11 57 A M daily except Saturday No 75 Freight West 10 50 A M daily except Sunday All trains carry passengers.
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