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1896 News Extracts

Oakland Independent, Oakland, Burt Co., Nebraska.

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Date of issue.

Jan 3 1896

Miss Ella Johnson went to Omaha.

Mr./Mrs. MW Johnson went to Omaha from short visit.

WA Harding confined to his room with a sick headache.

Miss Tillie Swanson accompanied her sister, Mrs. Emanuel Johnson to Omaha.

Frank Anderson, who resided on the west side of the Logan, departed Tue for Rock Island, Ill where he will reside for sometime.

Gust Swanson came down New Years day from Wausa to visit friends and relatives. He used to clerk in most of the stores here in Oakland before becoming the leading merchandising firm of Wausa.

Jan 10, 1896

Oakland school news: Minnie Anderson is a new pupil of the 2nd Intermediate. Gust Johnson too. WA Harding and John P. Anderson are members of the school board.

Westraud: Miss Emma Anderson & Miss Annie Kindschul visited the school in District 13.

MS Johnson, left Burt Co. a year ago, moving to Waterford, Indiana and in better health.

Craig News: 11 year old son of Jim Johnson, living 5 mi. SW of Craig, was kicked by a horse. Scalp cut from over the bridge of the nose over and to the extreme side of the right eye. Skull fractured. Dr. Johnston was called to attend the case.

CJ Swanson mingling with Tekamah citizens.

Misses Alma and Hulda Samuelson, who have been sick at their uncles, Erick Anderson, the latter quite bad with pneumonia, are now better.

Matt Johnson was reported sick on the farm. Dr. Swenson taking care of him.

Mention of Gust Johnson and Andrew Johnson relative to water mains.

GA Johnson sold hogs and cattle, which he raised himself.

Swedish Lutheran church held its annual business meeting. Mr. Gust Anderson was re-elected Janitor. Mr. John Anderson was elected delegate to conference to be held at Wahoo. Sabbath's John Anderson and Mr. N. Olander. and V. Allin, elected to take up collections.

CG Anderson, more familiarly known as "Jockey", had attempted suicide at his home in the SE part of town. Found in advanced stage of inebriacy, having drank nearly a quart of crude alcohol, and bleeding from each wrist. Apparently despondent after drinking alcohol, cuts his wrists, and attempts to burn down the room by spreading coal-oil around and setting it on fire. Some of the family put out the fire without serious damage.

Notice of Final Settlement for estate of John Swanson, deceased.

Jan 24, 1896

BC Harding took a trip to Omaha.

Chas Johnson selling two of his cattle.

Oscar Anderson, son of P.G. Anderson., died in Joliet, Ill., last Friday and was brought here for burial on today. The deceased has many relatives here among the Lundstroms and Swansons. !!!! (need to check this out!)

Mr./Mrs. Emanuel Johnson have sent cards announcing their address of 2518 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.

Mrs. Harding participated in Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works at the meeting of the Ladies Aid Society.

Feb. 7, 1896

Craig Items: Miss Alma Samuelson of Oakland, visiting in Craig.

BA Brewster and BC Harding of Oakland, dined at the Merchants.

Hooper Sentinel (Swaburg): CH Anderson and family of Oakland called on Square Johnson last week to have a pleasant chat.

CJ Swanson doing business in Omaha.

JP Anderson visiting his son Arthur at Tekamah.

BC and Eugene Harding took a pleasure drive to Craig.

County clerk AM Anderson in Oakland to spend time with parents.

John M. Johnson to have an auction soon.

Miss Alma Samuelson, who has been living in Craig, returned to Oakland, and will remain here in future.

Miss Hilda Carlson, who had been visiting Mrs. L.E. Wallerstedt and the Lindalls, who are her relatives, returned home last Sat..

CJ Swanson attended republican country central committee in Tekamah.

Ed Wallerstedt drove to Tekamah yesterday to deliver to F Griffin his soda fountain which he sold to Mr. Griffin.

Joseph Johnson is the Swaburg correspondent of the Hooper Sentinel.

Misses Edith and Hilma Danielson and Alma Johnson, young ladies of the west side, departed Sat. for Omaha where they expect to remain for a time at least.

Mrs. CJ Swanson returned from Boyd County where she spent more than two weeks in the care of a sister who has been dangerously ill. She left her sister much improved with a certainty of recovery.

Charles Lundstrom and CN Nelson were cutting down a tree on the island. Tree fell over prematurely, due to rot. Broke off, struck Mr. Lundstrom, thrown him to the ground and bruising him some but not seriously injuring him. Mr. Nelson was pinned, breaking one leg. Mr. Lundstrom called for assistance.

Oakland School info: good attendance: High School, Emma Anderson, George Anderson, Esther Johnson, Mary Johnson, Rena Swanson, . Grammar: Meadie Johnson. 2nd Intermediate. A Grade: Rella Anderson, Fred Harding. B Grade: Martin Johnson., Oust Johnson. 1st Intermediate: Oscar Swanson, Esther Johnson. 2nd Primary: Hannah Johnson. 1st Intermediate: Ila Wallerstedt.

Feb. 14, 1896

John Johnson has rented the John Martin property.

Charlie Anderson has discovered that he can not farm profitably and will sell al of his personal property at auction next Monday. He appears to be C.H. Anderson

Albert Anderson while shelling corn last week got his hand mixed up among the cogs and now goes about with his fingers done up in dry goods.

Charlie Swanson selling his personal property at auction. He has good stuff, so come. He is CA Swanson.

Westrand neighborhood: Peter Johnson, brother of J. M. Johnson has been visiting him the past week.

Herman Kohler and wife, Wm. Dinkleman and AB Gallup were callers on JM Johnson and were well entertained.

Frank Wallerstedt will not move his family from Tekamah as he had first intended but will occupy the John L. Wilson residence. Frank will be away most of the time and Mrs. Wallerstedt would rather resided in Tekamah rather than Omaha.

Mrs. M. Swanson went to Omaha to visit her daughter Mrs. Emanuel Johnson.

CJ Swanson visited Bancroft, E. E. Snygg clerking in the store in his absence.

Oliver Swanson of Tekamah to purchase a subscription.

Mrs. C.H. Anderson and child were passengers on Wed.'s train for Omaha to visit friends.

Neighbor Shackleford has moved into the J.P. Johnson house near the Mission church and has thereby gotten out of town. This will save him some taxes on his household furniture but he will have to pay village taxes on his bank account.

A party was given at the home of Mr./Mrs. Swan Lundstrom Thursday of last week in honor of Miss Hulda Samuelson.

John M. Johnson selling many farm animals and equipment.

Feb. 21 1896

CH Anderson of Oakland was down here last week distributing his sale bills. (Craig)

Charles G. Anderson of Oakland paid a visit to his brother-in-law in Swaburg.

Frank Anderson, our merchant, has purchased a telegraph outfit and will try to get in a few chicks (sic) between customers. :-)

Miss Daisy Johnson, a friend of Miss Ida Samson, teacher of the 1st Intermediate, visited the school.

(Westrand) Esther Anderson and Hulda Anderson received many valentines at school. Miss Esther Anderson was helping A.B. Gallup in Postmaster duties, with Mess Emma Anderson was chosen as carrier. Miss Esther Anderson received the first valentine, which was very fine.. Voting again happened and this time Miss Esther Johnson was made the carrier.

Chas. Johnson, formerly of Oakland, has incorporated himself with JA Hallberg of this city (Thurston).

Matt Johnson drove with John A. Peterson to West Point.

Mrs. Chas. Anderson and children returned from a visit with friends in Council bluffs, Iowa.

Miss Mollie Johnson of Craig, spent Sunday with friends in this city.

Sid. Swanson attended a party at the home of the newsman . Sid is in it with the Craig lasses.

L.E. Wallerstedt was an Omaha visitor to look after the purchasing of a restaurant by Gust Engdahl, but no deal closed yet.

Rev. C.B. Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, will preach in the mission church on the west side, in Swedish language.

CF Swanson has old letter in post office.

CA Swanson and Frank Fredstrom selling goods at auction.

JP Johnson digs wells, sinks pipes.

Feb. 28, 1896

Swaburg: Mrs. L.P. Anderson returned from her Omaha visit.

CH Anderson and family, of Oakland paid their respects to A. Wedergren's. (Swaburg)

Swaburg: Mrs. Carrie Johnson, mother of Joe and Eph was under the weather a few days with the grip. Joe Johnson, Eph Johnson, P. Larson, Oliver Larson, Chas. Erickson and John Peterson were in Fremont. (Swaburg)

(Craig) John Johnson, has sold his draying business to Ora Buchanon and has accepted a position on the section (newspaper?)

John P. Anderson visited school Friday morning. Hannah Johnson, a pupil of the second primary has left school. All her classmates are sorry to lose her presence.

FA Wallerstedt, Tekamah insurance man, was in town.

AM Anderson, County Clerk, and Sheriff JA Clark passed through Oakland with Dan Tarr in custody who they took to the Norfolk Asylum..

Andrew Anderson the popular hotel man of Lyons, visited.

Mrs. Alfred Samuelson and little daughter left for a few days visit with friends at Craig.

Oake Johnson and his two brothers returned from a two months visit to their old home in Sweden.

Rev CB Johnson will preach in Mission Church in Salem, later in Oakland.

Victor Johnson of Pender, a former Oakland citizen, while visiting with friends near Oakland met with a very sad accident, while driving to Oakland. His team ran away on the west side, and threw Mr. Johnson from the buggy and putting his hands out to protect his face, had them cut on the barb wire fence and the team completely demolished the buggy.

John P. Anderson, successful farmer, brought in a small chick in a very large shell. Displayed at CJ Swanson's store.

Chas. Johnson has old letter at Post Office.

Mar 6, 1896

Minier district: L. Johnson: Recitation, A Mother's Sacrifice, and also Dialogue, What is in My Pocket.. Tillie Johnson: Recitation, The Deacon's Courtship.

School Report of District #13: Neither absent nor tardy: Esther Anderson, V. Anderson, G. Anderson. Tardy, but not absent: Miss Ida Anderson and John Anderson.

Oakland School Notes. Mrs. E. Johnson and Miss Mary Johnson, of Omaha, were taking in the sights at the school.

Craig News: Pete Johnson and family moved out on their farm, Tuesday. Art Anderson and Sam Houston of Tekamah, were in Craig.

Andrew Anderson who has been in Minnesota for some time returned to Oakland last week.

Mr. Nicholis Hoff of Laurie, Iowa, a friend of Dr. Swenson, visited with the latter Friday while en route to Sioux City.

County Clerk A.M. Anderson spent Sunday in the city.

Herman Johnson, son of our baker M.W. Johnson left for Omaha last week and will remain there for about two months with an uncle.

Gene Harding was a Pender visitor Thursday.

CJ Swanson was looking after business in Craig yesterday.

Miss Nellie and Emil Anderson returned to Omaha yesterday, after attending the wedding of their cousin, Miss Nellie Nelson on the west side, Wednesday.

CJ Swanson was a Blair visitor, going down to become familiar with the templar masonry the red cross degree having been conferred upon him at that time.

There occurred at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Olof Nelson about three miles west of Oakland on Wednesday March 4th 1896, the marriage of their oldest daughter Miss Nellie to Chas. Anderson. Rev. Johanson officiating. There were quite a number in attendance and everything passed off well. Miss Anderson is a very bright and attractive young lady and one who is much loved by her many friends for her kind and womanly ways, and is one of Burt County's fairest daughters. Mr. Chas. Anderson is the oldest son of Peter Anderson who resides about four miles west of Oakland and one of our most prosperous farmers.. The young people start out in life with the brightest prospects for a long and happy life, which all their friends hope they may receive. Several very valuable and handsome presents were given. The young people will make their future home on the old home farm of the groom's parents Mr. Peter Anderson.

Chas. Anderson loaded a car of goods here Tuesday which he shipped to Wausa. he having rented a farm near that place and will reside there in the future. Mrs. Anderson left on Monday afternoon.

Program for Teachers Local Institute to be held. Tillie Swanson: Importance of Writing.

August Engdahl and L.E. Wallerstedt did business at Omaha the first of the week. They expect soon to engage in business at that place. Mrs. Emanuel Johnson and Miss Marie Johnson came up on the Friday afternoon train to visit with friends and relatives a short time.

Misses Marie Johnson, Edie Nelson, Grace Neumann, Kate Knollin, Minnie Palmquist, Anna Meek, Nellie Reil and Mrs. Emanuel Johnson gave to their gentlemen friends Messr Hugo E. Nelson, Joe Thomas, WV Jayne, Palmquist, and EW Harding, a leap year sleigh ride which they report are very enjoyable, and the young men they are prepared to meet all such engagements.

VC Sward, who is now attending the Omaha Medical College, we learn has made arrangements to purchase Dr. Swensen's office and fixtures and will succeed him in the practice here some time in April at which time Dr. Swensen contemplates starting for his native land, Norway.

Oakland's young men have organized a male quartet which takes in the following gentlemen: EW Harding, RW Moyer, WB Jayne, Frank Ringquist, and WH VanCleve as Instructor.

On Wednesday, February 4th 1896, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, seven miles south west of Oakland in the presence of relatives and a few invited friends occurred the marriage of their daughter Hellen, to Mr. Edward Anderson, of Wakefield. Ref. Seaberg officiating. After congratulation the friends were ushered in to the dining room where a table had been prepared by the brides mother which fairly groaned with the weight of the many good things to eat, to which all did ample justice. The bride and groom are quite well known in and around their home near Oakland, and they have the well wishes of their many friends who wish them a long and happy life.

Oakland Graded Schools, neither tardy nor absent, High School: Emma Anderson, George Anderson, Mary Johnson, Rena Swanson. Grammar Dept.: Hulda Samuelson. 2nd Intermediate: Rella Anderson, Fred Harding, Alvin Swanson, Gust Johnson, Jennie Johnson, Olga Johnson, Martin Johnson. First Intermediate: Esther Johnson, Adolph Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Albert Johnson, George Swanson, Oscar Swanson. Second Primary: Albert Anderson, Pearl Swanson, Aurora Swanson. First Intermediate: Minnie Johnson, Rosa Anderson, Ila Wallerstedt.

Late letters in post office: Miss Sofi Johnson.

Swaburg: Maud Anderson accompanied Mats Anderson to Lyons one day last week. John Anderson, O Bega, Stanton Co., who was among a short time ago is now with us again, having come overland in a buggy. FO Anderson is not only a successful merchant but he is also a great schemer as he has managed to pull the wool over the eyes of this entire community by introducing Anna Feer as Mrs. Anderson and stating that the marriage took place some time before Christmas. This kind of proceeding knocks the tin cans out of gear and we doubt whether the boys have the courage or not to play him a tune on a dilapidated wash boiler.

Mar. 13, 1896

Westrand: Gus. Anderson has moved onto the farm recently vacated by Charles Anderson.

Swaburg: PA Anderson sold a car load of hogs to the Hooper buyers last Friday.

Swaburg: John A Anderson and Charles, his brother, of Oakland, paid us a visit last Sunday, their uncle also accompanied them.

Swaburg: John Anderson returned to Begs, Stanton county, last Sunday. Ambrose Erickson went with him and will probably stop there if he finds work.

Craig: CE Johnson took two cars of hogs to Omaha.

Craig: Jim Johnson who is attending college in Blair, is visiting in Craig this week.

Pender: Eugene Harding a prominent young druggist of Oakland was in town yesterday.

The stock of CG Anderson was sold at sheriff sale Saturday.

FA Wallerstedt and family came up from Tekamah for a visit with relatives.

Miss Marie Johnson returned to her home at Omaha after several days visit in Oakland.

Edward Anderson and wife departed for Wakefield Saturday where they will make their future home.

Mrs. Emanuel Johnson after a week's visit with relatives in the city returned to her home at Omaha.

"Tony" Johanson and Joe Wallerstedt are in charge of EA Wallerstedt's store during his absence in Omaha.

Alfred P. Johnson, representing the Omaha Swedish Journal made a visit to our newspaper.

Ed. Wallerstedt and August Engdahl were passengers to Omaha. They will open up a restaurant there the coming week.

Fred Lindell, a brother of Mrs. LE Wallerstedt is visiting the city this week.

Frank E. Lindell, who has lived in this county for several years departed Monday for his native land, Sweden. We learn he will farm near Arset, Sweden.

Frank Lindahl, accompanied by Misses Anna Swanson and Hulda Anderson, of Wakefield, who were in attendance at the Anderson wedding last Wednesday, returned home Friday.

Willie Swanson who has for some time past been working at the creamery, left Tuesday for Omaha where he will work for Engdahl & Wallerstedt in their restaurant.

Chas. Johnson was a passenger to Omaha, yesterday morning where he will visit.

Mar 20, 1896

Swaburg: Louis Anderson and wife are among us this week.

PA Anderson went to Fremont last Tuesday and was appointed as Administrator for the estate of Ambrose Erickson.

Miss Tillie Swanson went to Omaha Friday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Emanuel Johnson.

Dr. Swenson was called Wausa last Friday by telegraph to administer medical treatment to Chas. Anderson, who was found to be quite sick with erysipelas.

Joe Wallerstedt drove down to the county seat Tuesday morning, returning in the evening.

Alfred Ostrand and Joe Wallerstedt were in Tekamah yesterday.

The temperance people met in caucus and nominated as candidates for the respective city offices: WA Harding and A. Gustafson as councilman of the first ward, V. Neumann and M. Swanson as councilman of the second ward.

CJ Swanson transacted business at Bancroft Monday.

Those favoring licensing the sale of liquors in Oakland met, Tuesday night and placed in nomination: Second ward councilman: Andrew Anderson.

We were mistaken in the statement that Miss Marie Johnson went to Omaha, and instead she went overland to Hooper and will visit for a while with her aunt, Mrs. Tunberg. Mr. HE Nelson accompanied her. Dr. Swenson asks everyone to settle their debts, as he is leaving soon to Sweden.

CJ Swanson was a passenger for Blair, where they attended the Knight Templars lodge. CJ Swanson taking the red cross degree. A good time is reported by all except CJ who failed on that occasion to see any fun.

Mrs. Jensen, a lady of Arlington drove all the way by team this week to consult with Dr. Swensen whom she had known and treated with some fifteen years ago in Norway and had but recently learned that he was here. She spoke in very high terms of the doctor's skill.

The following attended the 1 year anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norberg on the Andrew Palmquist farm, two miles west of the city. Misses Anderson, Swanson. Messrs Anderson, and Mrs. and Mrs. Anderson.

There occurred at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Anderson, in Cuming county the marriage of their oldest daughter, Miss Mathilda to Mr. Alfred Anderson, Rev. John Peterson officiating, on Saturday afternoon March 14. The Misses Amy Johnson and Alphina Peterson acted as bridesmaids, while Victor Anderson and Alvin Anderson acted as best men. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by a large number of invited friends and relatives. After the ceremony all sat down to an excellent supper which had been prepared by Mrs. Anderson and to which all did ample justice. Mr. Alfred Anderson has for a number of years been engaged in farming, having been raised upon one of the best farms in Cuming county, and is a most industrious young man, while the bride has resided in the same county and community for a number of years and is well known for her amiable traits of character and surrounded herself with a large circle of friends. The happy couple will at once take up their residence on a farm near Cuming Creek. Attending: Alfred Johnson and family, Annie Johnson, Victor and Elias Anderson, Minnie and Augusta Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gustafson, Mr./Mrs. A. J. Anderson, Mr./Mrs. Chas Johnson, Chas. W Anderson and wife. Mrs./Mrs. John P. Anderson, Elmer Johnson, Alfred and

Albert Johnson, Mr./Mrs. John Anderson, Renius Gustafson.

Oakland made a city, second class, due to population growth, hence the nominations.

March 27, 1896

Swaburg: Mats Anderson has returned from his overland trip to Omaha and parts of eastern Iowa.

Arthur M Anderson was home yesterday.

Miss Tillie Swanson returned from a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Emanuel Johnson at Omaha.

Dr. Swenson was called to Herman, to se one of his former patients from his native country, Norway, who now resides at Herman and has the consumption.

Mr./Mrs. Alfred Anderson were the recipients of a surprise given by their friends at their new home on the Carlson farm near Cuming Creek.

LE Wallerstedt, who is now engaged in the restaurant business at Omaha, came up and remained over the weekend with his family. Business is good there.

School report of District 13: Neither tardy nor absent: Esther Anderson, Gus Anderson, Victor Anderson. Visitors: Emma Anderson.. Entertainment night, Program: "Christians Hope Beyond" Emma and Esther Anderson.; Dialogue, " A Changed House-wife" Emma Anderson and others. ; "A Girl's Employment", Emil Johnson.; Recitation, "Jack", Victor Anderson; The Train to Mauro,", Esther Anderson and others; Song "The Drunkards Lone Child", Esther Anderson; Recitation, "The Happy Farmer" by Gus Anderson; "Lips that touch Liquor shall never touch mine" Esther Anderson; Song, "Sing Thon Merry Birds", E. And E. Anderson;. Dialogue, "Marrying a Poetess," Josephine Anderson, Victor Anderson, Ira Johnson, Hulda Anderson, Gus Anderson, Annie Kendshuh, Charles Carlson, Tommy Thompson and Christina Thompson.; Song, "The Singing School" Esther Anderson; "Tho Last Hymn" Emma Anderson.

Oakland School Notes: Ben Johnson absent all week. Sherman Anderson, absent part of the week.

Apr. 3 1896

Swaburg: Mr./Mrs. Joe Johnson went to Hooper last Saturday to see the doctor in regard to their youngest child who has been sick for some time but is now much improved.

Swaburg: Andrew Erickson and Mats Anderson packed their satchels and departed or the north Friday. They were headed for Minn. unless they strike work before they get that far.

John A Swanson visited Omaha.

CJ Swanson has been confined to his room the past week with sickness.

Joe Wallerstedt attended to business at Tekamah, as county supervisor.

Mrs. PJ Johnson and little son departed Saturday for Omaha, and were followed by Mr. Johnson on Monday. They will remain some time.

Charlie Swanson and Frank Friedstrom loaded their effects into a car and started with the night freight for Brainard, where they expect to engage in farming in future.

Rev JH Johnson and wife drove over from Beemer Wed. and returned the following day. Mrs. Johnson made this office an agreeable call, and from him we learn that Mrs. Johnson's health is much improved.

The following went from the A.O.U. W. Lodge of Oakland to Craig to attend a special meting of that lodge as Grand Foreman Ersford, of Seward was in attendance as well as ten or more members of Herman lodge: WA Harding, John Anderson, Andrew Anderson and others. A Mr. Swanson came from Herman.

Oakland school reports, neither tardy nor absent: High School: Emma Anderson, George Anderson, Esther Johnson, Mary Johnson, Rena Swanson. Grammar Dept.: Minnie Johnson, Huldah Samuelson. Second Intermediate Dept.: Rella Anderson, Fred Harding, Martin Johnson. First Intermediate: Esther Johnson, Adolph Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Oscar Swanson. Second Primary: Pearl Swanson, Albert Anderson, Eva Lundstrom. Primary Dept.: Ila Wallerstedt.

April 10, 1896

Tekamah: Art Anderson received his new wheel this week and is very pleased with it.

Swaburg: Annie Johnson of Craig is paying a visit to the family of RL Olsen this week.

Swaburg: FO Anderson will move his store from its present foundation to a more suitable location and also enlarge it.

WA Harding, director of the schools was here in regards to school matters.

Oscar Anderson, class of 1894, was a visitor at the schools, and warmly received.

Returns of elections show Johnny Johnson, independent losing out to AL Neumann. councilman 1st Ward, Alfred Gustafson, temperance with most votes, WA Harding, temperance, just behind him. Councilman 2nd Ward: Andrew Anderson, citizen, beating 3 others, including M. Swanson, of temperance party.

City Council met on April 7, 1896 with WA Harding, Andrew Anderson, Alfred Gustafson in attendance (and others). WA Harding elected to office of president of city council , over Andrew Anderson..

For box elder trees see CG Anderson.

Henry Gieth of Pender visited. He was formerly a clerk for CJ Swanson, and has a large circle of friends here.

Miss Hellen Anderson of Newman Grove, has been visiting relatives and departed back for Omaha.

The infant child of Joe Wallerstedt has been dangerously ill this past week.

Frank Wallerstedt of Tekamah was an Oakland visitor Thursday.

BC Harding and Maurice Neumann drove to Tekamah Sunday.

Ad: M Swanson, Merchant Tailor.

Ad: Alfred Gustaveson, dealer in Harness, saddles, whips, collars, blankets, etc.

Mesdames Charley Swanson and Frank Friedstrom, departed on the afternoon passenger Monday , for Brainard, Minn., where they join their husbands, who left last week with a car of goods and will make that their home in the future.

Misses Alma Samuelson and Sina Oberg of Oakland were in Craig last week.

Arthur Johnson, the seven-year-old son of J.A. Johnson, living in Garfield twp died last Monday and was the following day in the Swedish Methodist cemetery just across the Burt Co. line - West Point Republican.

Old letters: Ad. Anderson, Ida Johnson, Nils August Svenson.

April 17, 1896

Tekamah: Messrs WA Harding, John P. Anderson were here in Tekamah.

Tekamah: Frank Wallerstedt and others went to Omaha.

Swaburg: Mrs. Joe Johnson and mother-in-law were visiting in Oakland and vicinity.

Swaburg ?: A wedding was celebrated on the west side, last Thursday, at the residence of Mr./Mrs. August Olson, their oldest daughter, Jennie, being married to Oliver e. Anderson, whose parents reside a few miles south of the brides Home. Rev. CA Seaberg of the Swedish Methodist church officiated, assisted by Rev. L. Stromburg, of Concord, Neb. Attendees bringing presents: Mr./Mrs. Emil Anderson of Wakefield., Mr./Mrs. A Gustofson, Mr./Mrs. John Anderson, Misses Amy and Jennie Johnson, Arthur and Harry Johnson.

Craig: FA Wallerstedt of Tekamah was in town.

Craig: County clerk Anderson was transacting business in Craig Thursday.

Craig: Misses Hulda and Alma Samuelson of Oakland, visiting Mrs. Card.

Burt Co. republicans meet in Tekamah, electing the following delegates to attend the state convention in Omaha: JP Anderson, CJ Swanson. To visit the district convention in Norfolk, CA Johnson, CJ Swanson, JP Anderson.

Miss Hilma Samuelson visited Craig.

Lillie Anderson also visited Craig.

The infant child of Mr./Mrs. CJ Wallerstedt died last Thursday after an illness of several days. The funeral services were held at the house, Friday.

Gus Anderson was an Omaha visitor.

Messrs. Johnson and LE Nelson, business men of West Point, were in the city Wednesday.

Sidney Swanson formerly with Fried & Holmquist is now working for C.O. Jonas.

FA Wallerstedt and wife of Tekamah, visited relatives in town Friday.

Delegates who attended the Republican convention at Omaha from here on Wednesday were CJ Swanson and WJ Conn from Oakland precinct; John P. Anderson, Bell Creek precinct.

April 24, 1896

Tekamah: Arthur Anderson took dinner at home.

Swaburg: Lydia Anderson is teaching music.

Swaburg: Anton Anderson who has been working for Peter Swanson, hoisted his grip and started for Oakland, Tuesday.

Craig: A boy of the usual size was born to Pete Johnson and wife, Sunday.

Old letters: Miss Leva Swanson

John P. Anderson did not attend the convention at Norfolk, on account of illness.

Gus Swanson, formerly of Oakland, but now one of the leading merchants of Wausa, was visiting relatives and numerous friends here.

Dr. Svenson will be leaving for Norway in about a week, where he will spend most of his time fishing for mackerel. Says he will likely visit Japan before settling down.

Oakland Hose Company: Founded November 18, 1891. Officers or first six months and chartered members were: EW Harding, Gus Swanson. Current member: LE Wallerstedt.

Oscar Anderson, who lives two miles west of Oakland, left for the state University at Lincoln last Saturday morning.

Mr./Mrs. M. Blenkiron of Missouri Valley, Iowa, arrived on the morning train Saturday on a visit to Mrs. C.J. Swanson.

CJ Swanson, John P. Anderson and EE Shackleford were delegates from here to the congressional convention at Norfolk, Wed.

PJ Johnson leaves for northern Iowa and South Dakota for the summer, the last of this week.

JP Johnson and CO Jonas are planting a number of trees in Nelson's addition, this week.

Mabel Corey had a birthday party at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Tunberg. Friends included Meadie Johnson, Edwin Anderson.

May 1, 1896

Oakland has gone dry and WA Harding, one of the councilmen writes a long letter in the Independent, believing because the town is to be dry, is no reason why the merchants' trade should be hurt. He gives some good advice and the article is full of kindness and with a tone that Mr. Harding means well for his neighbors: 'tis a pity we have not more such men. - Decatur News.

Toppnow & Johnson, of Lyons, a firm dealing in general merchandise failed yesterday.

Charley Swanson, Walt Hollmquist and Ira Thomas of Oakland, and Joe Blenkiron of Bancroft, when to Omaha to attend a meeting of the Shriners.

Miss Alma Walberg returned to her home in Omaha. She has been visiting with Charles Swanson and family who live four miles west of town, for the past two weeks.

WA Harding has been confined to his room with rheumatism.

Mr./Mrs. M. Blenkiron returned to their home in Missouri Valley, IA., after visiting with CJ Swanson and his wife.

Miss Alma Samuelson, of Oakland, left for Topeka, Kansas, last week, at which place she will make her home.

Township board members: M. Swanson, assessor; WA Harding, clerk.

Surprise party for Charles Servine and his sisters at their home, three miles north of Oakland. Among the visitors, Misses Rena Swanson, Ethel Lindell, Nina Swanson, Theodore Anderson, and many more.

Alumni meeting at schoolhouse. Among the program, EW Harding. Refreshments Tille Swanson.

Surprise party thrown for Mr. WL Jacob's house for Master Willie Jacobs' 17th birthday. Fred Harding and Esther Johnson among the guests.

Social given by the ladies Aid Society at the home of Mrs. Vic Fried. Emma Swanson participated in a dialogue titled, "Phantom Doughnuts". Doughnuts and coffee were served afterwards.

May 8, 1896

Decatur: Gene and Bert Harding, of Oakland, visited with friends in Decatur.

Tekamah: Mrs. FA Wallerstedt did shopping in Omaha, and he came up and spent Sunday with his family.

Swaburg: Matts Anderson of Lyons, is down on a visit.

Swaburg: Nils Johnson of Fremont was here last week looking over his real estate in this township.

Swaburg: Swan Strand and wife came down from Oakland to visit with Joe Johnson and family.

Swaburg: Frank Anderson has now moved across the road, but the rain has prevent the carpenters from finishing their work.

Swaburg: Ed. Young, AL Anderson and Eric Olson drove a bunch of cattle up to the Omaha reservation where they will pasture them this season.

Chas. Johnson, a prominent feeder, shipped a car of fat cattle to Omaha.

The small boy was the means of M.W. Johnson being short a barrel of gasoline. They turned the faucet to see if it would run.

Joe Johnson, a prominent farmer from Swaburg, was in town

Party was thrown for Dr. WR Jayne, by Mr. C. S. Decker. Among the guests: Tillie Swanson, Eugene Harding.

WA Harding, A Gustafson, Andrew Anderson mentioned on the city council.

Oakland schools, no tardies or absences: High School: Emma Anderson, George Anderson, Mary Johnson, Rena Swanson. Grammar Dept.: Hilda Samuelson. Second Intermediate: Rella Anderson, Fred Harding, Martin Johnson. First Intermediate: Adolph Johnson, Esther Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Oscar Swanson. Second Primary: Louie Samuelson, Albert Anderson, Clara Johnson. Primary: Ila Wallerstedt.

Eugene and Burt Harding rove over to Decatur to renew acquaintances with old friends.

Mrs. Oke Johnson who lives a few miles south of Oakland, is enjoying a visit from her nephew from Illinois.

John Lindell of Omaha, came up Saturday to visit with his sister Mrs. Tunberg.

Alfred Gustafson went up the road on business connected with the Cuming, Burt and Dodge counties Insurance company, of which he is secretary..

Ad. M. Swanson - merchant tailor.

Assessor Swanson's daughter and young son went to Omaha to be with relatives there.

Herman Johnson, son of M.W. Johnson, proprietor of the Oakland Bakery, returned from Omaha where he had been for two months.

CJ Swanson brought up a velocipede for his young son, from Omaha.

Miss Tillie Swanson went to Omaha to visit with her sister.

Gust E. Johnson, who lives five miles east of Oakland, called Saturday and fixed our books so that the Independent will be indebted to him for some time to come. Mr. Johnson knows that it takes money to publish a paper, as well as carry on any other legitimate business.

A write-up in the Register, an Idaho Falls Newspaper, is favorable to Robert and John C. Anderson, general merchandisers who are well known by Oakland people.

Party at Mr./Mrs. AO Ford, who live two miles east of Oakland. Guests include: EW Harding, Theodore Anderson, Rena Swanson.

May 15, 1896

Tekamah: FA Wallerstedt and son Maurice were in Omaha.

Tekamah: Prof. Johnson hosted the Blair Orchestra.

Swaburg: Mats Anderson went up to his Burt Co. farm.

Swaburg: A. Moreen has been doing some painting for Frank Anderson this week.

Swaburg: Joe Johnson and mother were renewing acquaintances in and about Oakland.

Oakland School notes: Hulda Samuelson absent last week.

CG Anderson has a new card in the Independent this week.

Mrs. Gust Johnson is dangerously ill but some hopes are entertained of her recovery.

AM Anderson, county clerk, was home on Sunday.

Fred and Burt Harding drove to Decatur last week.

Harry Geith, formerly with CJ Swanson, but now of Pender visited in Oakland.

Mrs. WA Harding and Gene took the train to Omaha for the rest of the week.

Mr. _A Wallerstedt, son of L.A. Wallerstedt wrote two songs, "Master Cupid" and "My Castle in Spain", which are bringing him much notoriety in the east, because they are being sung by Lillian Russell. The Two-Step, too, which is the most popular dance of the hour, has been newly arranged by him, in honor of the much talked of summer-girl, In "The Shirt Waist Two-Step".

Oke Johnson a guest at farewell party for Dr. S. Svendson, who will leave or Norway soon.

Overseer of roads in X districts: Surn Swanson overseer #12. CJ Wallerstedt viewing roads and mileage.

22 May 1896

Swaburg: Mrs. Nils Johnson of Fremont was visiting with her relatives here.

Swaburg: Esther Anderson had the misfortune to step on a nail, causing a painful would.

Graduating exercises: Practice Secures Perfection by George Anderson. The dignity of Labor.

Chas Anderson of Wausa, came down to visit friends east of Oakland. Says Burt county is spoken of well where he lives.

Mr. Colson, an old Oakland boy, and a son-in-law of Mr. Oke Johnson was a north bound passenger last Tuesday. Mr. Colson is the manager of the TG Northwall Co., and returned to Omaha.

John P. Anderson is making extensive improvements on his residence.

PG Johnson purchased a full two year subscription when he came into town.

Nels Swanson, old letter.

May 29, 1896

Swaburg: Miss Sarah Johnson of Craig is visiting friends in this neighborhood.

Swaburg: CH Anderson and family of Oakland were among us Sunday. Charley has many friends here who are always glad to see him.

CJ Swanson was named as float senatorial candidate for Burt and Cuming Counties.

Rev. AP Swanson from Wakefield Neb, and Rev Chas Youngquist of Coleridge, Neb, attended conference oat the west side Mission church.

The young people gathered at M. Swanson's and organized a literary club.

Very interesting confirmation services were held at the Swedish Lutheran church, last Sabbath, from 10am until 1 pm. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, with many potted plants, consisting mostly of geraniums and calla lillies, and numerous bouquets of cut flowers were arranged on the pulpit and alter. The pastor, Rev. Swanberg, showed himself very much interested in the admission of the converts and made many timely explanations and remarks on the questions and answers. The candidate, six young ladies and as many young gentlemen, demonstrated to the congregation, their thorough knowledge of the subjects treated, the boys being especially prompt in their response. Those confirmed were, Ernest Beckstrom, Willie Peterson, Sherman Anderson, Fritz Nelson, Emil Force, Adolph Johnson, Emma Anderson, Hilda Carlsten, Edith and Ellen Thunberg, Emma Peterson and Mabel Corey.

Eugene Harding returned Sat. evening from Brock, in Nemaha county, where he has been passing a short vacation, and is once more busy dispensing drugs.

Bert Harding put in most of last week getting a load of sawdust from some mill south of Decatur. He put on a two-ton load while it was wet, and had only gone a short distance when he stuck in the gumbo and remained until the next day. A son of Mike Evans, who lived nearby, and who was helping Bert, had several ribs fractured, by one of his horses kicking him, so taking it altogether, it was an unlucky trip.

June 19, 1896

Ad: Stage Line between Oakland and West Point. Leaves Oakland every day at 8 am. Leaves West Point every day at 2 pm. Stage leaves Oakland from my house, south of creamery. C.G. Anderson

Craig: FA Wallerstedt and son of Tekamah were in town.

Swaburg: Mr./Mrs. L.A. Anderson of Alcester, S.D., are here visiting their son and other relatives. There is some talk of them buying land and locating here.

Swaburg: Squire Johnson was under the weather last week.

Comic opera, "Doctor of Alcantara" - "Master Cupid" by A.J. Wallerstedt, which was sung by her (I believe Miss Grace Neumann) and heard for the first time by the majority of the audience. Eugene Harding played "Carlos", a love torn swain.

John A Swanson, who was formerly in the saloon business here, came up from Omaha on business.

WA Harding is acting as mayor in the absence of CA Peterson.

Ed. Nelson, Grace Neumann, Mabel Corely and Hugo Nelson of Oakland and Mary Johnson and Mrs. E. Johnson of Omaha, visited with AE Tunberg's people last week.: Hooper sentinel.

Three graduates from the Minier school, three miles west of Craig. Mr. August Johnson was one.

Oscar Samson and A. Gustafson, president and secretary of the Cuming Burt and Dodge Counties, Mutual Insurance Company, went to Omaha. Mr. Gustafson was accompanied by his wife who will visit friends there.

Peter Johnson lives west of here in Cuming county. He's a farmer who does most of his trading at West Point.

WA Harding's home is the meeting place of next week's Twentieth Century Club, the name of the literary society lately organized by our young people. Eugene Harding, president.

Board of supervisors for Burt Co. acting on the affidavit of James R. Anderson, agent for Isabella and George Anderson in regard to the assessment of 500 head of cattle, which was claimed by the afflant to have been assessed in both Burt and Thurston Counties.

Jun. 26, 1896

Victor Johnson, old letter.

Swaburg: PA Anderson went to Oakland to attend a meeting at the Free church.

Swaburg: Eph. Johnson and family were visiting with CH Anderson and family near Oakland.

Swaburg: Matts Anderson of Cuming county was seen in our burg.

Swaburg: Julius and Emil Johnson of Fremont are spending a few days in Swaburg.

Tekamah: CP Barlow and AM Anderson were Omaha visitors Tuesday.

Tekamah: Frank Wallerstedt left last Friday for Chicago for business.

Burt Co. board of supervisors reimbursements: CT Dickinson costs in adoption of Alfa Johnson, a minor. CE Rosen supplies for Carl Johnson and Wm Landholm, paupers. SA Swenson medical care of Edgar, destitute. Andrew Swanson care of Mary Swanson, pauper. Olander and Son supplies for Mrs. Johnson, pauper. AM Anderson, making up township assessment books. SA Swenson for medical car of Mrs. Edgar, sick and destitute. Oliver Swanson, 1 day and 12 miles traveled.

WA Harding has been out taking the school census this week.

Mrs. PA Johnson, living 4 miles SE, is very sick with Dropsy.

Ed Wallerstedt and wife came up from Omaha, and will make Oakland their future home.

Mrs. Sidney Swanson returned from a visit to Omaha with her daughter, Mrs. E. Johnson.

John P. Anderson has a saw mill running on his place, making lumber out of his surplus of cottonwood trees.

A sister of Mrs. Gus Johnson, who has been visiting her since her recent illness, returned to her home in Iowa Monday.

Henry Johnson subscribed to the paper this week.

County Clerk Anderson (A.M) was up visiting his parents.

Mrs. Will Anderson returned to her home in Omaha after a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. C.H. Anderson.

Eugene Harding left for Ponca, Neb., where he will take charge of a drug store during the absence of the proprietor.

New Masonic officers installed in Oakland lodge , #91 A.F. & A.M. CJ Swanson, JW. (what does JW mean?)

Miss Eda Nelson and Miss Marie Johnson, were in attendance at the wedding of Tekamah, Wednesday. Doesn't say whose wedding.

The hired man of John P. Anderson was cultivating corn when the horses became frightened and ran away, demolishing the cultivator. No injury to the horses nor hired man.

The little boy of Charles Swanson received a bad cut on one of his legs, inflicted by a hatchet, with which he was cutting wood.

July 3, 1896

Swaburg: Mr./Mrs. Linquist and Mr./Mrs. LP Anderson and Mrs.,. Dahl are contemplating a trip to Omaha for the 4th.

Swaburg: Annie Anderson taught school near Fountanelle.

Oscar Samson, EE Shackelford and John P. Anderson, were delegates to the state convention this week.

John Anderson, living six miles south of here called in Tuesday to give the printer his due. Mr. Anderson was closing the contract whereby Mr. Gallup will teach in that school district the coming term.

Mrs. HH Millard of Wayne is here the guest of Mrs. WA Harding. Rev. Millard was pastor of the ME church here some seven years ago.

A. Gustafson and family were out of town visiting relatives.

Bert Harding was a county seat visitor.

Miss Eda Nelson accompanied Miss Marie Johnson to Omaha for a short visit.

Miss Gusta Erickson who has been visiting with her brother in law, CH Anderson and family returned to her home in Omaha.

Mrs. Gus Johnson, daughter and son, Emma and Adolph, formerly of this place, now of Wausa, came through Oakland, overland last Friday on their way to Fremont, for an extended visit. They stopped overnight with friends in this city.

School Election: JP Anderson and M. Swanson as directors.

July 10, 1896

CJ Swanson was in Lyons on the 4th of July.

Charles and Oscar Samuelson, accompanied by their cousin, John Nelson, spent the fourth in Tekamah.

A. Gustafson is doing business with one eye this week, the other being quite sore.

Born to Mr./Mrs. John C. Anderson, six miles NE of Oakland, on July 4th, a ten pound girl.

Misses Rena Swanson and Ina Uehling spent the 4th in Tekamah, the guests of Miss Iredale Chilcott.

Ed. Snygg and Miss Anderson were Omaha visitors on Saturday.

Mrs. Chas. Johnson arrived from Wausa, for a visit of a couple of weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Engdahl.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson and Mr. Jacobson of Omaha, spent the 4th in Oakland, the guests of Mrs. J. Palmquist and Chas. Claberg, returning to Omaha Monday evening.

Mrs. Henry Tunberg spent the fourth in Tekamah, visiting relatives and was accompanied on her return home Monday by Mrs. Lindell was has been visiting for several weeks in Omaha.

Surprise party by Mrs. H.A. McCord on her mother, Mrs. Plummer at the home of the former, it being the occasion of Mrs. Plummer's 75th birthday. WA Harding, CJ Swanson and Blenkiron were present among others.

Old letters: Claus Gustafson, Miss Lydia Gustafson.

July 17, 1896

Swaburg: Miss Samson and Miss Johnson came up from Fremont and will make a short say with their parents before returning.

Swaburg: Emil Johnson rode his wheel from Fremont last Saturday and at present is calling on relatives in this vicinity.

Swaburg: Joe and Eph. Johnson and Andrew Bowman attended the Populist convention at Fremont. They went as delegates from Logan twp.

Swaburg: Eph. Johnson and wife drove to Valley,. They were visiting with Mons Johnson, a prosperous farmer near Valley.

Franz Anderson, who lives between here and Tekamah, associated with the wrong people while in the county seat last week, and as a result he is shy $20. On July 1, he went to Tekamah and sold a few hogs, and as the money burned his pocket he proceeded to rush the can with a few congenial spirits he fell in with, and when he came to, the money was gone.

Miss Ethyl Lindell returned from Iowa the fore part of the week, and will remain here until September.

Joe Johnson of Swaburg, our correspondent in that place, was in town.

Gene Harding returned from his trip to Ponca.

Mrs. Nels Anderson returned to her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after a visit with friends here.

Marriage of Miss Clara Marie Erickson, daughter of JW Erickson, and Mr. Elof Bohlin of Sweden, on July 14. Usher included Lydia Gustofson. Lots of info on Elof Bohlin...

School board met, John P. Anderson acted as temporary chairman, WA Harding as temp. secretary. WA Harding was elected director.

Body of Alfred Swanson found hanging in Hay loft in suicide in Le Mars, Iowa. More info...

July 24, 1896

Swaburg: Joe and Eph. Johnson and wives drove up to Oliver Larson's near Oakland.

Andrew Anderson, Fred Uehling and Peter Palmer attended the Log Rolling Association of the Modern Woodman of America at Blair.

Gene Harding came up from Omaha and went on through to Ponca, where he meets a gentleman he is to assist in opening a drug store at Wakefield.

Miss Tillie Anderson, and old friend of the family of John F. Nelson, came up from Omaha to spend a vacation of several weeks with these people.

RS Harrington sold a 12 horsepower traction engine for threshing to Alfred and CA Johnson this week.

JA Johnson writes from Worthington, Minn., that he will be there about three months.

Very detailed article about Mr. and Mrs. CJ Swanson and Mr. M. Blenkiron's lengthy trip through Colorado, Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods, Utah, Salt Lake City, and the Great Salt Lake's pavilion.

Aug. 14, 1896

Swaburg: John Anderson of Bega, Stanton County, headed home after a week here.

Swaburg: Squire Johnson and wife went up to Oakland to spend the day with Peter Hanson and family.

Swaburg: Mrs. Nils Johnson and Mrs. Moyer of Fremont are out here for a short visit with friends and relatives.

Old letter: N.A. Johnson 2.

Mrs. Peterson returned to her home at Moline, Ill., the first of the week, after a couple of weeks visit here with her sister, Mrs. Oke Johnson.

John H. Anderson, one of our old residents and worthy farmers, living four miles southwest came in and bought a subscription.

Intense lightning storm struck the house of Alfred Johnson, eight miles west of town. Knocked off the chimney, came down inside the front part and went out the door. sixteen people inside the house, all uninjured, although passed within eighteen inches of Olof Newmann who was sleeping by the front door.

Aug. 21, 1896

Swaburg: Mrs. Joe Johnson is under the weather this week.

Bancroft: Mary Johnson who has been with J.P. Peterson's family some time, returned to Oakland.

Len Blenkiron, who has been sopping with Mr. and Mrs. CJ Swanson, returned to his home near Belden.

Gene Harding will remain in Wakefield until Dec. 1.

Sioux City: Mrs. L.C. Johnson has returned from Oakland, Neb., where she visited for a month.

Mrs. Peterson, wife of Manager Peterson of the Peavy Elevator Company at Lyons, came down to visit a couple of days with her cousin, Mrs. A. Gustafson.

Large cottonwood tree in front of John P. Anderson's home struck by lightning.

JE Hofsteat, a missionary on his way to Sweden speaks at Chas. Johnson's school house, five miles west of Oakland.

CJ Swanson went to West Point on business.

Aug. 28, 1896

Swaburg: Miss Sarah Johnson of Craig, spent a few days here.

Swaburg: Andrew Morell and grand-daughter, Miss Lena Johnson, of Oakland, came down Monday.

Swaburg: Charley Anderson and mother from Oakland, were visiting with Joe Johnson.

Craig: Sidney and Tillie Swanson drove down from Oakland to spend time with friends.

Lyons: Farmer named Anderson had 800 acres of flax and 1100 acres of corn destroyed by hail.

Old letter: Miss Ada Swanson.

John A .Swanson was a business visitor to Omaha.

Ed. Anderson and LP Johnson were guests in Idaho Falls for the marriage of Mr. John AP Young and Miss Beata Olin.

Sept. 4, 1896

Craig: Miss Ellen Nelson and Mrs. Johnson left for a visit among relatives in Minnesota.

Mr./Mrs. Peter Johnson of Argo had a boy last Sunday morning.

Mrs. S.W. Johnson returned to Omaha after a visit with her sister, Mrs. John H. Hanson.

Miss Nina Swanson went to Omaha where she will take a course at the commercial college.

Sidney Swanson and sister, Miss Rena, went to Omaha to visit and take in the fair.

Chas. J. Swanson, our popular merchant, made a business trip to Omaha and took in the fair.

Rev. EB Johnson of Golden Springs, was in town.

Mrs. SL Wallerstedt and sister went to Omaha to visit and attend the fair.

LE Wallerstedt a member of a political quartet for singing at any meeting.

Teaching in Oakland precinct this year: OH Anderson, Emily Anderson, Amy Johnson.

Old letter: Hannah Anderson.

Names picked for petit jury for the Oct. 1896 term of the district court: Logan twp: Jacob Anderson., Oakland twp: Andrew Anderson (sic).

Sept. 11, 1896

Swaburg: Mrs. LP Anderson returned from South Dakota.

Swaburg: Louis Anderson and family of Lyons, were visiting Craig.

Swaburg: Eric Anderson and family of Cuming country came down to meet their many friends here.

Swaburg: Eph. Johnson and Matts Frost with their families and Mrs. Saispair went up to Lyons and will use up a few days with friends before returning.

Swaburg: Eph and Joe Johnson took a trip to the Dodge County capitol.

E (Eugene) W Harding was in town from Wakefield to visit his parents.

Bert C. Harding came up from Brock to spend the Sabbath with his parents. He's secured a position in a general merchandise store at that place and is doing well.

Miss Hulda Hedquist has a recitation at a concert at the Lutheran church next Saturday.

Sept. 18, 1896

Craig: Jimmie Johnson returned from Wisconsin where he has been working the past summer.

Swaburg: Mons Johnson of Mercer was working for the republican party and calling on old friends.

Swaburg: PA Anderson went to Fremont on business connected with the Ambrose-Erickson estate.

Rev. Johnson was a passenger for Omaha.

Sibina (sp?) Johnson, the lady evangelist, held services at the Free church.

Jno. P. Anderson and Oscar Sampson went to Tekamah to attend the Burt county Fair.

Argo: On last Friday evening, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Johnson, who live on the Edgarson homestead, died. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Free church by Rev. E. Brolund.

Arthur Johnson, a bright young schoolteacher, living 5 miles west of Oakland, was in town and called to secure silver literature.

A number of farmers and wives and children came to town to listen to Carl Swenson and PO Hedlund candidate for state auditor expound republican doctrine.

Argo: The Free church held a special convention. Gust Johnson and Mr. Gustofson (sic) of Oskaloosa, IA, and Sabina Johnson, a lady evangelist from Clay County, SD. attended.

Twentieth Century literary club: "Works of Lowell" by Emma Swanson, ""Selection from Biglow Papers" Sidney Swanson. Quotes from James Russell Lowell discussed.

Old Letter: Chas. Evard Anderson.

Sept. 25, 1896

School notes: Miss Minnie Johnson entered the ninth grade. Jessie Butterfield and Edward Johnson entered the first intermediate.

Old Letters: N.A. Johnson

Oscar Johnson, a young son of Claus Johnson, living six miles west of Oakland, was operated upon for appendicitis in Omaha.

John Anderson, a well known farmer living six or seven miles south of Oakland had a very narrow escape of being relieved of $1000. He drew the money from the bank, and headed home. A stranger asked for a ride, which Mr. Anderson provided. The stranger pulled a gun, and hit Mr. Anderson in the head. Mr. Anderson fought back, and along with the horses fleeing, interfered with the robber's plans.

Mrs. AJ Coleson was in town with her husband Visiting her parents, Mrs. Oke Johnson.

Appt. in Swedish Methodist Episcopal conference bestowed upon FJ Swanson, Burdick Kansas.

Oct. 16, 1896

Oct. 30, 1896

Ed Wallerstedt went to Omaha for a few days.

Oakland Graded schools, no tardies or absences: High school: Emma Anderson, Mary Johnson. Grammar dept. Rella Anderson, Meadie Johnson. Second Intermediate Dept.: Edgar Johnson, Adolph Johnson, Olga Johnson. First Intermediate: George Swanson, Pearl Swanson, Louie Samuelson. Second Primary Dept.: Minnie Johnson. Primary Dept.: Ila Wallerstedt.

Nov. 6, 1896

Old Letter: CA Johnson.

Born to Mr./Mrs. Olaf Anderson on October 22, 1896, a boy.

Joe Wallerstedt was in Tekamah.

Nov. 20, 1896

Ben Johnson returned to his studies in the first primary, after an absence of several weeks, during which time he was visiting in Dakota.

Messrs Harding and Anderson visited the high school.

Gene Harding came down from Wakefield to visit his parents.

BC Harding returned from Brock where he has been clerking in a grocer store.

Mr./Mrs. PJ Johnson, ex-merchant, returned from South Dakota, where he has been staying for several weeks.

Nov. 26, 1896

Mr./Mrs. William Johnson on Silver Creek, lost their young daughter last week.

Burt Harding to help his father WA Harding in the store through the holidays.

Nels Johnson, a prominent blooded hog raiser near Bancroft made arrangements for a public sale.

Swan Lundstrom's boy, Martin slipped on ice.

Peter J. Johnson has transferred to Peter Larson lots 13-14 lot 39 in the city of Oakland.

Miss Emma Swanson absent for several days due do sickness. Miss Minnie Johnson was sick last week too.

Anna Johnson and others visited the high school room

School Report - no tardies or absences: High School: Emma Anderson, Esther Johnson. Grammar: Meadie Johnson, Rella Anderson, Fred Harding. Second Intermediate: Olga Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Martin Lundstrom, Adolph Johnson. First Intermediate: Esther Johnson, Louie Samuelson, Hanna Johnson, Pearl Swanson. Primary Dept.: Ben Johnson, Ila Wallerstedt, Wilbur Wallerstedt, Ray Swanson.

Dec. 4, 1896

Prominent masons: CJ Swanson and others.

Mrs. Oke Johnson returned from a visit to Omaha.

Esther Johnson of the tenth grade was absent two days on account of sickness.

Martin Lundstrom, of the second intermediate is still absent on account of an accident in which he was somewhat injured.

Fritz Nelson and Alvin Swanson have returned to school after a long absence.

Misses Tillie and Rena Swanson visited the different rooms Friday afternoon.

Misses Ina Uehling and Rena Swanson made a call in the high school room Tuesday afternoon.

Notice of Partial settlement in the matter of Hans Tunberg, deceased. From March 1895 to Nov. 13, 1896.

Dec. 18, 1896

John A Swanson was in Omaha attending to property interests there.

AG Johnson had a car load of pigs go out.

Old letters: Miss Helma Johnson.

Dec. 25, 1896

Peterson District: Emil and Walter Johnson started to school Wednesday.

Lambert Anderson returned from Idaho Falls, Idaho, having been away fro about three years. Mr. Anderson thinks he will remain in Nebraska this winter and will probably teach school near Fremont.

John A. Anderson wrote from Minnesota.

The father of Chas. and Swan Lundstrom, arrived from Wallace county Kansas., for a visit with his sons.

No tardies or absences in Oakland schools: High School: Emma Anderson, Mary Johnson. Grammar Dept.: Fred Harding, Meadie Johnson, Rella Anderson. Second Intermediate Dept.: Adolph Johnson, Olga Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Oscar Swanson. First Intermediate Dept.: Hanna Johnson, Louie Samuelson, Esther Johnson. Primary Dept.: Ben Johnson, Ray Swanson, Wilbur Wallerstedt, Ila Wallerstedt, Rosa Anderson, Sina Johnson, Ivan Swanson.

NJ Swanson resigned as postmaster of Nuckolls county, Neb.

Eugene Harding, vocal duet with Mrs. Shackelford. Also in quartet with Grace Neumann and Dr. Sward.