Local News Briefs from Steele City and Surrounding Areas
Merton Comfort’s father and mother from Northboro Iowa visit with relatives including sister Mrs Ritner Musser and family from Newcastle Wyoming. Rev H B Allen sells a 500 acre farm near Steele City to A H Gretzinger for 40000. Gretzinger takes possession March 1 while Allen returns to Marengo Iowa to resume pastoral work. An umbrella left at the chautauqua tent is claimed by its owner. Steele City expects a strong school year with most teachers hired and one position open for the high school. Bernard M Coleman marries Miss Faye Porter in Fairbury with Coleman described as a former Fairbury resident now in Oklahoma City.
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Merton Comfort
H. B. ‘Allen
A. H. Gretzinger
Steele City
Allen
Marengo
Iowa
Gretzinger
H. H. Humphreys
Lois Pickering
Grace Mulkey
Belva Kinnamon
Lola Packer
Elsie Babcock
Fairbury
Bernard M. Coleman
Faye. Porter
Coleman
Oklahoma City
Okla
Rock Island
France
Teakettle Accident Endangers Child in Fairbury Home
A Teakettle accident at the Harry Hanter residence in Fairbury nearly scalded a young boy. The mother, preparing him for a bath, says one child took the kettle from the stove causing hot liquid to burn his face and chest. An undershirt prevented worse injuries as the boy endured severe agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hanter
Fairbury
Lincoln
Golden Wedding Anniversary Fete for Kenning Family
On August 19 a reunion celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kenning. The event saw most relatives present, with all attendees departing in the late afternoon wishing the couple many more anniversaries.
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Mrs. Kenning
Frightful Eye Injury From Night Fishing Hook
Endicott resident Oliver Kelley 20 suffered a severe eye wound when a fish hook pierced the pupil while reaching for shoes in a dark room. He was taken to Lynch hospital after ether was used to remove the hook, with doctors advising removal of the eyeball. Kelley is the son of Mr and Mrs Chas Kelley, employed as mail and transfer operator in Endicott.
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Oliver Kelley
Endicott
Kelley
Fairbury
Lynch Hospital
Chas. Kelley
Farbury News
Local Notes On Area Residents And Activities
Clair Cuthbert threshed for Russell Troxel Monday. Henry Wiebe and family attended church at Jansen Sunday. Henry Wiebe will teach the Rocky Hollow school the coming year. Ivan Jennings baled hay for John Malady and Will Compton this week. Mrs Percy Cuthbert and children returned to their home at Falla City Saturday after a few weeks visit with her mother in law, Mrs Cora Cuthbert, and other relatives.
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Clair Cuthbert
Russell Troxel
Henry Wiebe
Jansen
Henry Weibe
Rocky Hollow
Ivan Jennings
John Malady
Will Compton
Percy Cuthbert
Falla City
Inlaw
Cora Cuthbert
Local notes from Fairbury and surrounding towns
Hollenberg U G Townsend traveled to Fairbury on business. Uncle Robert Campbell returns from an eastern visit. Maudie Fielder visits grandmother Mrs Packer. Lola travels to Steele City for a business trip. Parks brothers return from Rochester Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Else visit from Steele City. A R force begins sidewalk work from the depot to Hyland residence. Commercial club starts sidewalk work Oswald corner to tea K. Friends gather at the Abler home to mark his anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. G. Townsend
Fairbury
Robert Campbell
Mr. McKay Sr
Oswald Corner
Townsend Beloved Wife and Mother Dies after Illness
Mrs Townsend, long ill, died last Friday morning and was buried beside her husband at Hill Cemetery. She leaves five children and three grandchildren and was remembered as a faithful wife and devoted mother who endured frontier hardships with faith. Funeral was conducted by Mr Fitzsimmons from St John. The article also notes local movements and a teaching appointment for Lola Packer in Steele City.
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Beatrice
Nebr
State Normal
Emporia
Elizabeth Townsend
Fitzsimmons
St. John
Townsend Sik
Kansas
Desert Scorpion opens at Lyric Theatre with dramatic stampede
The Desert Scorpion opens Saturday at the Lyric Theatre. A thrilling scene features two thousand cattle breaking loose as Cobb, the hero, risks life to rescue his enemy's daughter. Edmund F Cobb showcases authentic cowboy stunt work from his Mexican ranch upbringing.
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Lyric Theatre
Cobb
Edmund F. Cobb
Notable Before-Scenes: Actors Edge Realism in Peril
The article notes actors faced danger during a perilous scene with cattle. The director trusted the leading man's skill to manage the risk while acknowledging the stunt was uncomfortable for the cast. The moment aimed to heighten realism despite the hazards.
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Adv
St John Writings and Cleaning Tip Recounted
The text asserts St John as author of Te Clean Brass Articlea and offers a cleaning method using lemon as a sponge to remove dirt. It suggests rubbing with a pinch of whit ing and notes grasses kept clean longer after this method.
Report of the Condition Farmers State Bank of Steele City
Charter No 623 Steele City Nebraska totals show loans 101462.74 deposits 125,?. capital 10000 surplus 900.60 profits 4836.88 total assets 146392.18. Notary certifies the state banking report as of August 16 1920 with bankers Willey Bonham Wilfley directors and P D Erehart.
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Steele City
Nebraska
Medreska
B.S. Willey
Bueau
Kk. S. Wilfley
Arner's Drug Store Ad Promises Quick Cure
Fragmentary ad copy claims a product cured the author and was exactly what they needed. The note mentions continued use for several weeks and references sale at Arner's Drug Store. The text is incomplete but implies a personal testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arner
Aids to the General Staff in the Civil War
An aid-de-camp is an officer attached to a general's staff acting as assistant adjutant general. He attends the general, serves as private secretary and may perform special duties. During the Civil War aids carried orders and performed various useful tasks.
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Bowen
Steele City Markets
J.S. Taylor, M. D
Fairbury, Neb
Globe Pharmacy
Defferson County Abstract Offic
J. Monroe Davis
Pearson's Cafe
Qemestiqa
Brazil
Serremix
Hollenberg
Mrs. Hyland
Colorado Springs
R Ablers
Aveping
Mr. and
Mrepj
Warren Helmeck
St John
James
Zebedee
Farmers’ State Bank
Seaichate Wita Annes Salant Wate
Banking House Fur
Nat
Sivan
Abdhiild Aid Conte
Total
Majestic Theatre
Paramount Artcraft
New York
R. B. Steele
Undertaker
Or Galt
Andrew Phelps
the Farmers State Bank
General Banking
Bone-McLucas Lumber Co
Ford
Crinklaw’s Garage
Middle West
the Innes Bend
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