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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
4
Local notice records F M Tippin announcing candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican electors at the coming primary. Fern Messmer exits fourth grade. Lucile Pickering returns to Fern. Eighth graders excel in spelling. a debate on a given topic shows solid study of politics and history.
An overheard exchange hints at a chaotic production where roles and revenues shift among participants. The actor and actress reference the play’s success and losses while the manager sheriff landlord and author each claim a share or asset.
A Longtime Endicott resident united with Edward Kelley in 1910. She joined the Methodist church young and endured illness with faith. Survived by husband Oscar Overton son stepdaughters Vera Kelley Roy and siblings. Funeral service Sunday at Bridicott M E Church with Rev T C Priestley. Burial in Fairbury cemetery.
The Kelley family thanks friends and neighbors for aid after the death of their wife and mother. They also acknowledge flowers and extend gratitude from Edward Kelley and family Oscar Overton. The Gentle Ego St. dialogue references asking for an umbrella and rain.
A fragmentary line from a historic page reflects a student or observer’s curiosity about aviation coverage. It hints at tension between official reports and rumors circulating about flight.
The Village of Steele City Nebraska grants John H Krag and assigns a twenty year exclusive right to erect own operate and maintain an electric light transmission line and plant within the village. He must begin within twenty days and complete within ninety days. the village receives twenty two street lights with rental payments and capacity to add up to ten more at the same rate. rates fixed per kilowatt hour with minimum charges and deposits.
Henry Zweifel's sale at Mondey drew a large crowd and everything sold well. Esther Rathbun visits sister Mrs. Cassell. Geo. Nelson visits aunt Mrs. Brennera. Bert Eddieman hosts charivari supper at Elliston's. Stapahles visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Freeman of Diller. Body of Mr. Radkins of Omaha arrives for burial in Hollenberg. Miller and Hendersons shop in Fairbury. Rose Haverty Edna Roberts and Brenners’ boys return from Washington after influenza school closure. Dallas News quip about owning a limousine and a locked driver.
Sunday gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Compton with their baby. Will Compton joined the Compton family, while Earl Turner prepared to move to northern Nebraska after loading their car at Endicott last Saturday and staying with Ray Thomas on Saturday night.
Abner Doubleday of Cooperstown New York in 1830 first prepared a diagram of the baseball diamond. The Knickerbocker club founded in New York City in 1845 is said to be the first baseball organization.
The piece argues that independence and personal expression are common boasts yet rarely practiced openly. It notes that genuine self expression without affectation is mainly possible only in intimate family moments.
A fragmentary report notes unclear speech at a gathering, prompting questions about clarity and understanding among attendees. No further details available.
Advertisement touts Cham berlain's Tablets to tone the liver and aid bowels. It claims improved digestion and a gentle movement. Sold by Arner's Drug Store as a health aid for liver and bowel comfort.
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