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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
4
A candidate announces run for County Treasurer subject to the August primary. The note appears as a formal declaration of intent to seek the office and asks for electors' support in the upcoming election.
Local candidates announce for county offices in Jefferson County. E L Jenkins and R Jones seek Republican support at primaries. Cork Richland Precinct names appear among declarations of intent to run for county treasurer or related posts.
John G. Rawles announces candidacy for County Treasurer and sheriff of Jefferson County subject to Republican electors at the primary. He also declares for County Commissioner and County Attorney nominees, with intent for the Democratic primary. Announcement signals broader run for public office.
The fourth conference meeting will be held Friday at 8 o clock with Rev Dr Gilbert present to address the gathering. All church members and official board are urged to attend. The Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday with Mrs Babcock. eighteen ladies attended and a lively program followed including readings and songs.
A Jefferson County County Clerk candidate asks voters for renomination in the August 20 1918 primary. He cites wartime duties including record custody for soldiers in Europe and Local Boards aiding drafts and essential production. He appeals for experience and voter support as friends fight in France.
Frank W Rathbun born May 8 1889 in Odell Nebraska died July 31 1918 at age 29. He lived in Odell before moving to Hollenberg Kansas at eighteen and married Dottie Bowers on November 29 1910. He worked for Schnider Fowler Co. and leaves wife stepson parents James Rathbun Odell grandfather Howard Rathbun Lincoln sisters Maude Beavers Edgar and others. Funeral conducted by Rev Bates Steele City obit notes interment Odell cemetery. Card of thanks from the Rathbun family.
John Malady and Mrs Charley Wilson with daughters attend a Saturday reception for Theresa Jones as she prepares to depart Tuesday for Washington D C to begin work in Angie Sam s service.
George W Rathbun born February 21 1860 in Kewanee Illinois moved to Nebraska in 1882 and later to Hollenberg Kansas. He married Dollie Wolf in 1892 and had a son Irl who served in the U S Army at Fort Lawton. He died July 22 1918 at age 58 after a bout of pleuro pneumonia leaving his wife and son as mourners.
Congressman Charles H Sloan four times elected in Nebraska's Fourth District. He led agriculture policy, chaired Ways and Means, studied Nebraska Northwest farming, and fought tariffs favoring southern products while opposing northern price controls.
The Fairbury News notes C. C. H. Jone y's promising congressional candidacy and asserts he has the county's strong support. It praises Denney as a unifying figure with broad backing, predicting solid Republican votes and party-line collapse if nominated. Dated July 18 1918.
Mrs Beardsley who has been ill passed away in the morning. Carl Ames and family left for Gooding Idaho to visit relatives. Max Ellison hosted a party for Frank Graves who soon leaves for a training camp. J P Lowe of Cadams Nebraska and others visited Jos Brenneis the same Sunday.
Statement of resources and liabilities dated August 1 1918 for Farmers' State Bank of Steele City Nebraska. Includes loans 108676.25 overdrafts 751.28 etc and deposits 181 000 plus. signed by cashier R Wilfley and notary PD Erehart August 5 1918.
The Fairmont Chronicle article lauds Senator Adam McMullen of Gage County for his 1905 and 1907 service, 1917 senate election, and 100 percent Americanism. It argues his nomination would ensure victory and praises his fitness for Congress.
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