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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
5
Dr. Leach of Fairbury advertises his guaranteed dental work at the Racket store area. Several residents are noted returning from Iowa, traveling for family matters, illness, or business. a Beatrice bloodhound tracking case follows a burglary with police involvement and warnings of organized theft in the region.
Thieves struck the general merchandise shop of Lpock and Habicht in Diller on Thursday night, stealing a large amount of clothing and silks. Loss is about $500. Authorities suspect the same gang that operated locally.
Citizens are urged to pay all taxes at the Exchange Bank. All taxes are due now and personal taxes become delinquent December 1. Pay now.
Last week C C Andrews shipped five cars of fat cattle to St Joseph. They averaged 1877 pounds and brought good prices. In town yesterday County Commissioner Shepherd paid for the Press for another year. Alex has been a good county official and his term ends soon. The wife of Dr Matthews of Oneida Kansas injured in a fall from a horse is still in critical condition after briefly regaining consciousness Wednesday.
Grandpa Hunnicutt died Sunday morning November 22 after a ten day illness. Born in Virginia 1824 he moved to Hendley Nebraska in early days where he lived until death at age 84 years 2 months 16 days. Rev. Adams of Omaha preached the Christian church funeral Monday at 11. Remains laid to rest in Lynden cemetery. Survived by three sons and a sister. Beaver City Times Tribune notes I Hunnicutt northeast of town is one of the sons. The deceased was known to locals and visited here last summer. Guy C Taylor advertises postcards paints oils wall paper and writing supplies.
Report of the Condition of The Exchange Bank of Steele City Nebraska at close of business Nov 27 1908 showing assets including loans 27607.08 and cash items 6.90, liabilities including capital stock and deposits, sworn by cashier H E Clapp and directors C J Clark D B Cropsey before Notary J Evans on December 3 1908.
Real estate agent J A Taylor advertises services in Kansas and Nebraska offering land sales with a "Square Deal" promise. The copy emphasizes ability to sell any kind of land from poor to excellent, highlighting specialties in the region.
A Bar gain counter tracks daily increases in bar activity, with measurements showing steady growth each day. Local observers note rising bartender totals and busier hours as neighborhoods see more patronage.
The Baptist church plans a series of revival meetings at Steele City starting next Tuesday evening December 8. Pastor and congregation will be joined by REV. WM. J. COULSTON, Baptist state Evangelist of Nebraska. All are urged to attend and bring a friend for the benefit of the community.
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