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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Graff and their son A V Burke with Mrs Graff and daughter drove to Seward on Sunday to visit relatives and old friends.
Miss Neva Hill and Mae McGuffin attended a Saturday evening picnic hosted by Miss Helen Scott in Stromsburg. The event brought together friends and neighbors for an informal gathering at Mrs Scott's home grounds.
Mrs A G Lindburg visited Progress office last Friday while Rev Randolph came to see the football game. Mrs C B Marsh and her Idaho son visited relatives R J Allison and Mrs J E McDaniel and Mr and Mrs George Gilcrist of Fullerton joined friends Mrs L Richmond and daughter Helen.
Final account and report of administration filed by executor in the County Court of Pell County Nebraska for the estate of George E Bennett deceased. Hearing set for October 15 1920 at 10 o clock AM to approve final settlement determine heirship discharge and distribution. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated September 15 1920 F H Ball County Judge.
Notice of sale by executor Gustaf Adolf Ehn of the estate of John G. Ehn in Polk County Nebraska. The NW quarter of section 34 township 14 north range 4 west will be sold at public vendue on November 1 1920 at 2 PM for cash with one hour open hold and possession reserved until March 1 1921 for Walter Olser and corn crop reserved. liens and incumbrances apply.
Landlord Hokenson observed the Lincoln football game on Saturday. R L Cox returned to Lincoln on Tuesday to serve as petit juror. Will Overstreet from York is also holding a reserve seat on the jury panel.
One yearling full blood Hampshire male hog offered for sale by owner Robert Glasser.
A Polk County Democratic candidate runs for county offices, stating service from 1907 to 1912 and promising careful consideration of duties. The candidate asks for voters’ support and expresses appreciation for confidence if re-elected.
The Lincoln Tribune argues for the re election of Chief Justice Andrew M Morrissey noting the court has advanced under his leadership and that he earns respect from lawyers and colleagues. It urges voters to trust a non partisan court and to consult their district judge if unsure.
The Pleasant Home precinct caucus named a ticket including WA Wurtz for Assessor Chas Bodine for Road Overseer and C H Lindburg for Justice of the Peace Governor Cox mentioned in supportive notes. A fine rain welcomed Saturday morning and stores will stay open Wednesday evenings after this week.
Democrats of Pleasant Home precinct caucused Monday evening and chose M. Bri and Secude W. J Kroger for Justice of Peace, with C. A. Lindbure as another ticket member.
A Stromsburg banquet drew about 200 attendees including Attorney E E Stanton as toastmaster and Rep Crozier, Jacobson for county commissioner, Mrs Alex Scott praising the League of Nations, A P Sprague for Congress and Ex-Congressman Dan Stevens who urged League support. Dudley Doolittle of Kansas spoke on issues for the Democratic party and the audience showed keen interest with seeds planted for election day.
A concise description notes the ware is substantial and matches the kind typically sought by patrons. The passage emphasizes quality and suitability for the intended use without extra embellishment.
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