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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
5
Local markets column notes train schedules for passenger trains east and west and freight moves with daily and exception days. Office hours listed from early morning to afternoon with a late afternoon session.
Local notes report Mrs Pearl Jones staying with her mother Mrs Putman and Miss Lou Putman at Dorsey Mercantile. Auctioneer J S Curren. Ph Polk H10. Various ads for Burke Thomas Co and Fleece lined underwear 39c. Election coverage mentions candidates Beebe Campbell and Dr Westfall. doctors Ludden and Ensign noted. Fall goods, furniture, and footwear promoted along with community notices and upcoming events.
Several new scholars entered in the past week. The teachers reading circle met last Saturday but lacked enough members to complete tasks. The next meeting is planned for Saturday November 13. All Polk area teachers are urged to attend. The examination week arrives with a Polk teachers meeting at Osceola next Saturday. Patrons are asked not to start beginners before January 1, when a new primary class will be organized for those not yet enrolled.
Jim Scott visited York between trains on Saturday. Mrs. Shea traveled to Grand Island Friday evening to stay over Sunday. G E Samuelsen went to Sutton Monday for business. Alice Boostrom of Galva arrived Saturday for a week with her uncle I Boostrom after visiting Colorado Springs. Mrs. Beltzer returned to Bradshaw Monday from Osceola relatives. John Stett and wife came from Saronville to stay near town, driving sixty miles. David Hultquist returned from Omaha last week. Rev. Gabrielson left for a trip through Wyoming and western states. Mr and Mrs J Helwig of Rising visited L M Woods over Sunday.
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