Local notes from Fairbury region and surrounding towns
Diller Record reports on Dr. Leach at Fairbury, Emma Kelly visiting Steele City, Fay Pittard named Steele City principal, and O L Strawhacker and Clara Broadston wedding. Reports cover a telegraph depot change, a Helenberg game 2 to 7, bankers Sayler and Mayborn visiting Beatrice, and preparations for Fairbury's upcoming celebration. Crop prospects look strong in western Kansas and Nebraska with good rains for wheat and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leach
Fairbury
Harry Weddel
Barnstow
Emma Kelly
Steele City
Hannah Adams
Diller
Joy Miller
Madison
Nebr
R. L.babcock
Leach
Fay Pittard
Steele
A R. Cox
O L. Strawhacker
Clara Broadston
M. E. Parsonage
Cline
Burlington
Hellenberg
Fairbury Boys
W. A. Sayler
Union State Bank of
Beatrice
C. H. Mayborn
Ellis Bank
Kansas
Nebraska
Taylor
Annual School Meeting Yields Small Turnout
The district held its annual school meeting on Monday afternoon with only six attendees besides the board. S. S. Babcock and A. M. Strawhacker won three year board terms. R. W. Gillette took the one year term. H. E. Clapp and Eugene Zoellin were named auditing committee to review the books and report at an adjourned board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Babcock
A.M. Strawhacker
R. W. Gillette
H. E. Clapp
Eugene Zoellin
Wave Sold By G W Bede To J P Martin Of Liberty
G W Bede last week sold the Odell newspaper Wave to J P Martin of Liberty. In his farewell statement he notes the lack of new subscribers and public spirit. He laments the slow subscriber response but says the experience will help if he returns to publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bede
Wave
Odell
J. P. Martin
Liberty
Bede
Water bonds fail by narrow margin in Diller vote
The Diller water bonds proposal failed by 71 to 38 after 109 votes were cast. The article notes it was won or lost by a slim margin and concludes two opposing voters could have swung the result, placing the near passage of waterworks in reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Heavy Rain Boosts River Rise and Farm Prospects
A heavy Wednesday rain measured at 1.14 inches raised the river level again. Farmers see prosperity likely again this year as corn booms, small grain harvest begins, and秋 करोड़ future income expected in the fall.
Road Notice to Land Owners Establishes 40 Foot Road
The Commissioner locating a 40 foot wide road from the middle of the north line of Section 23 to the middle of the south line has reported in favor of establishment. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Clerk by noon September 1, 1909. Dated June 30, 1909. F A Houston County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Houston
Probate Notice of John W. Clark Estate Hearing
State of Nebraska Jefferson county probate notice for Calvin I. Clark to prove last will of John W. Clark deceased. Hearing set July 8, 1909 at 1 pm in county court. notice to interested parties via Steele City Press for three weeks. County Judge C. C. Boyle signs order.
Will for Catharine Clark Deceased Granted Hearing Set
State of Nebraska Jefferson county 88. Catharine Clark deceased. June 4 1909 last will and testament may be proved probated allowed and recorded. Calvin I Clark executor. July 8 1909 hearing order published in Steele City Press for three weeks prior. C C Boyle County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Jefferson
John W. Clark
Calvin I. Clark
John. W. Clark
Steele City Press
C. C.,boyle
State of
Jefferson County
Catharine Clark
C. C.boyle
Prices Promise Savings On Standard Made Goods
The note touts prices 10 to 25 percent lower than competitors for standard made, first class goods. It urges shoppers to save money and feel better about spending less in their pocket.
Prices Compare for Old Fashioned Housewares and Stoves
The listing catalogs a mix of kitchen and farm items including 3 burner kerosene stoves, 2 burner gasoline stoves, 5 gallon milk cans, 6 to 10 gallon milk cans, enamel water pails, copper bottom wash boilers, 12 quart enamelware, 5 gallon kerosene cans, a large boys wagon, cream freezers, a ball bearing treadle grindstone, and assorted hardware at various prices.
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the Steele City Press
Steele City Markets
Chris Hickey
Kesterson
H. Y. McCloskey
McCloskey
Hebron
Frank Crinklaw
Frank
Jake
C. C. Andrews
C. I. Clark
Twee
J. W. Hicks
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