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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
4
The text notes a microbe thriving in damp weather, causing a chambered cough remedy claim. It mentions a product marketed for sale by all arthritic vendors and recommended by long-time users, with emphasis on legitimacy and value verification.
M E church notes for Sunday March 11 report no morning preaching due to pastor absent. A Thursday basement reception honored Peterson and Clay. Blaine and Ross Coons left Steele City for the West. Martini from Omaha Hospital filled the pulpit Sunday evening and Morday solicited funds. Rev Hinkle conducted Grandma James funeral Tuesday. Revival meetings progress with growing interest and three conversions noted Tuesday evening.
A 14 year old gypsy girl sought protection in town after alleged abuse by a camping group northeast of here. Constable E O Cassell escorted her to the Commercial Hotel and kept her safe until morning. Sheriff Rawles and Deputy Tippin later moved her to Fairbury for care. local women provided aid and clothing.
The report notes the script featured 85 characters and a large audience enjoyed the program with evident enthusiasm.
A call goes out to neighbors to join the church’s effort to strengthen community spirit and raise moral life. Leaders urge active participation to boost programs and outreach for a healthier local culture.
Correspondence shows John Watt visiting Guide Rock over the Sunday. F M Waiburn has been on the sick list this week. E H Hinkie attended revival. Booster Club and citizens discuss building a new bank. Chas Wells moved his family into the Roy Riley house. Weekend services continue with several in use.
Chartey Wells is very moist thus writing. Mr Teaver baled hay for Alex. Grusta h helped George Palin berger butcher Monday. Chartey Kenning expects to move in to Endicott Thursday. Mies Condit visited over Sun.
Roy Haverty works for Lou Wolf. Lee Barnart visits Mr Wolf. Art Davis and wife spend Sunday at Hanover. Guy Henderson was an Emmons visitor Monday. Cash Babcock called Thursday. Joe Alexa and family spent Sunday at Frank Brenneis. George Rathbun improving after illness. Mr and Mrs W G Brown visited Edmund Bratten Sunday. Sam Seifford moves this week south of Fairbury. Miss Grace Moore and cousin Louie Moore visit Mr Dodds. Mildred Thompson visiting Mrs O K Cook. Mr and Mrs J D Hannah visited Pat Haverty Wednesday. Neighbors gather at Sam Seifford’s home Monday night.
Clarence Price family and others visited the Nash Troxel home on Sunday while Will Rader and family spent Tuesday at Gus Emerys. Frank Price family joined Cuthbert home on Sunday afternoon and Pred Kenning Jr and family visited Robert Garrett home. Charlie Wells and family were at Frank Price home Wednesday. About 60 attended Sunday school last week with Mr Junkins preaching after. Charlie Wells moved to Kansas last week and Charlie Compton plans to move into his vacated place. Wes Carmichael Cap Fairchilds and families with Will Garrett spent Sunday at Will Compton home.
A fragment from a satirical column or cartoon caption describes Mrs Knicker asking about gifts from her husband. The text signals domestic or social mockery characteristic of humorous pieces in early 20th century newspapers.
A fragment captures sharp quips about dieting and gossip as a lampoon style banter. The snippet references Mrs Brown and mentions repeated caution about sharing information.
A reflective meditation on death and the afterlife. The poem ponders why life remains a mystery, the peace of death, and the idea that the living and the dead share uncertainty while faith holds that God is above.
Ella Campbell born November 4 1877 in Lancaster Nebraska moved to Woodson Kansas then Steele City. She married Elmer Campbell October 21 1898 and had Roe Ellsworth Opal Lenora and Pearl Tiny. Survived by husband mother six sisters two brothers and four grandchildren. funeral attended by most kin.
The article remembers Sister James a longtime church member who suffered two years with illness yet remained steadfast and gracious. She helped mold children as Sunday School superintendent and left six living children, twenty one grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at the M E church with Pastor Hinkle officiating. The family thanks local lodge members, the Ladies Aid Society, and others for flowers and aid.
In a terse exchange the prisoner replies that only a dollar was offered and he would not take it, prompting the judge to question the case context and witness credibility.
Mrs. A. H. Phelps visits her sister in Fairbury. The Wilt Brothers relocate to Steele City and prepare to open a garage in the Hoeft livery barn.
Advertisement copy lists symptoms from dullness after eating to indigestion and torpid liver and promotes sale by all dealers. The phrasing is archaic and fragmented, typical of 19th or early 20th century patent medicine notices.
State of Nebraska probate in Jefferson County before the county court in Fairbury. E. O. Cassell administrator petitions for final account and distribution of estate of Elizabeth Cassell deceased. Hearing set for March 22, 1917 at 9:00 am with publication of notice in Steele City Press for three weeks prior.
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