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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
3
Fragment from a notice noting second class matter at Polk Nebraska post office with a March date and act of Congress reference. Indicates archival or publication context for the item.
Cynthia Elizabeth Lockwood born September 16 1862 in Boone Iowa died May 19 1920 near Bradshaw Nebraska at age 67 years eight months three days. She moved to Bradshaw at age 16 and married Simeon Stark September 1 1881. eight children survive with husband one sister and six grandchildren. one son died 1909. She joined the Baptist church at Laclede Nebraska and later transferred to York Nebraska. She was a kind and home loving figure.
During an eight month illness, Mrs. Stark was a patient sufferer. Funeral services were led by Rev Claude Neal at her Polk home. Attendees included Mrs John Stark and daughter Miss Goldie, Jack Smith, Wm Stark from Eustis, Mrs Mary Golden from Elwood, Frank Stark and three sons, and Robert Ratliff and wife of Hastings.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother. Names listed: Simeon Stark Dora Stark Millie Stark Wesley Stark and others. Also a note from The Progress about printer hire and wages. Shortage of help delays news. Wanted bonds offered at Citizens State Bank.
Report of the Condition of Farmers State Bank of Polk Nebraska as of May 15 1920 showing total assets 522 404 33 with deposits 127 855 72 and insured funds. Cashier J T A Lundberg and notary Daniel B Carter certify accuracy. Gables.
Sunday school at 10 A. M. will precede a union Memorial service at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Kunkle delivering the morning message. Junior and Leader B Y P U meet at 7 15 P. M. Senior talks cover mining and lumber camps with hymns America and Battle Hymn. Evening worship at 8 P. M. Claude Neal, pastor. Mrs Kerker visiting relatives from Lincoln. Wade’s Closing Out Sale at Hordville advertised.
The Nebraska bank reports as of May 15 1920 total assets of 85 806 69 including loans 66 095 02 cash items 1 406 04 and securities 500 00. It lists deposits 45 978 34 and capital stock 2 500 00 with undivided profits 4 833 85 and bills payable 10 000 00. H A Johnson cashier certifies accuracy to the State Bureau of Banking.
Fred Lind born September 12 1860 in Frendefors Dalsland Sweden died May 22 1920 from an accident. He came to the United States in 1880 married in 1885 and had four children Emil Harry George and Hariet Margaret. Survived by wife four children his mother one sister one brother and many relatives. The body of John Wessels father arrived in Polk Wednesday evening from Lincoln for burial.
A fragmented notice urges attendance at Wade's sale in Hardville and promotes crop insurance via Citizens State Bank, urging residents to protect themselves this week with reliable companies.
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