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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
4
The notice states publisher D, ROUOR retains second class mail rights as of November 1, 1904, in Great City Nebraska, under Act of Congress. It confirms continuation of mail eligibility and legal compliance for periodical distribution.
The M. E. Church notes record Sunday school attendance with 141 present and a call to reach 150 next Sabbath. They urge parents in Steele City and surrounding community to enroll their children, praising teachers and Christians who teach the Bible while the Ladies Aid continues to perform well.
E H Hinkle invites all readers to join in church worship in Steele City to wage the war against sin. The plea emphasizes truth, salvation, and victory through collective effort, urging both prominent figures and everyday residents to participate.
Alfred Broadstop born September 27 1843 in Miami County Indiana moved with family to Iowa as a child. He enlisted at age17 in the 15th Iowa Volunteer Infantry serving throughout the Civil War and was wounded at Atlanta July 22 1864. He married Catherine M Vanvalkinburgh July 3 1866 at Fort Dodge Iowa. ten children were born, four predeceased him. Survived by widow five children two brothers and four sisters. In 1882 he moved from Page County Iowa with his family to Washington
Came to Steele City Nebraska and died July 28 1915 after ten months illness. Broadston was a kind husband and father and a respected neighbor. Funeral in Baptist church Friday July 30 conducted by Rev Alden of Tobias and burial in Steele City cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We thank friends for sympathy and help during illness and death of our husband and father Mrs A Broadston and family.
Walter Slaughter returned Friday from Peru Nebraska. Mr Majors is adding an extension to his home. E H Hinkle of Steele City visited Tuesday. Mise Lucile Fairchild visits Diller this week. Bert Wells spending the week at LA Lambert Chan of Fowks Odell visited C W Lambert Sunday. Hy Kirschener and family of Liberty visited Slaughter home Sunday. Dorcas Wells of near Zion visiting grandparents I E Beach and Mrs Wells. Mrs Mary Wells left Friday for a month with daughter Grace Copitts in Wallowa Oregon. Play postponed due to death of Mr and Mrs Cook.
Mrs T Callahan visits her mother Mrs Stone while Rob Webber of Fairbury visits grandparents. Miss Velma Ablera and Miss Bethel Talcott travel from Steele City. J P Graves and family from Hanover visit EM Henderson. James Kerr of Diller visits with EM Henderson. Rhoda Seitz from Hanover joins the R N A at this place. The new school house foundation east wall collapsed during heavy rains. Ed Chapman, son of former local merchant E G Chapman, was in town Saturday.
Rath and Atos Nester visited Walter James and family on Sunday. The Packard home hosted Frankie Price Maude Price and Mrs Alva Belding. Mr and Mrs Wil Garrett visited the Compton home and later Mrs Garrett spoke with her parents the Compton couple. The note ends with a greeting to Mr and Mrs Claver.
On Wednesday July 28 Mrs. Ethel Richardson and her three daughters visited George Schmidt’s home. Marie Compton stayed with her sister Mrs Caprome and family from Tuesday to Friday. Mrs. A C Griffin and children Mrs Doras Tromet and will Bower visited the Clarence Price home on Thursday.
Stanislaus, a Ford plant worker with a glass eye, seeks separated or divorced brides. His first fiancée refuses after seeing the eye, and a second eighteen year old also objects. A priest and finally Justice Richter wed him, but his glass eye remains the telltale feature.
London clubs guard Buckingham Palace with a dedicated guardroom and hot coffee. The specials wear blue coats and peaked caps, armed with a baton and whistle. The group includes artists authors journalists and actors from the Savage club led by Bart Kennedy who calls himself a socialist guarding the king.
Agents rummage old samples and camphor for new shades. One desk held twenty year old covers in colors near current trends. A possible between tan shade and green mixtures were found as merchants seek to match popular hues in New York.
A reader notes many people are cured of stomach trouble by Chamberlain's Tablets and suggests giving them a trial. The brief reflects on public astonishment at their apparent effectiveness and encourages trying the remedy.
Weather Bureau forecast for the week starting Wednesday August 4 Indicates generally fair conditions with showers in the Dakotas and Missouri Valley on Friday. Temperatures will be moderately low for a day or two then rise somewhat.
The famed desert bird "Desert Joe" will appear at Lincoln's Nebraska State Fair from September 6 through 11. The ostrich plans maneuvers racing against horse, motorcycle, or automobile without a driver, performing trotting stunts on stage.
Webster defines the phrase as sweet to do nothing and be paid for it. The remark highlights leisure and ease, contrasting work with effortless reward and cultural views on idleness.
Crawford questions reveal reasons behind buying a car. Crabshaw notes his wife fears riding in it. Life article hints at personal hesitation and domestic concerns surrounding the purchase.
A cryptic note questions a young man’s art training at a college. It hints at recurring drawing sessions with an older male figure, mentioning monthly occurrences and a familiar pair.
In a playful exchange Patience notes a military air in a character, while Patrice observes she also smells of powder as the joke unfolds.
Case of L L Canteloa reports a wife cured after months of bowel trouble. He tried doctors and various medicines before purchasing Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a second bottle her illness ended. For sale by all dealers.
Proposals will be received by the Village of Steele City Jefferson county Nebraska until Saturday August 14 1915 at 6 p m for 3500 electric light bonds in 250 denominations due in 26 years with 6 percent interest payable annually. Bonds may be prepaid after five years. The village board reserves the right to reject any bids. City clerk Frank Crinklaw signed the notice on July 24 1915.
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