Little boy nearly struck by wagon on Main Street
Last afternoon a youngster nearly got crushed as he climbed near a wood load hauled up a hill by Fred. The wheel passed close to the boy leaving him a little lame but unhurt beyond a flesh wound.
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
4
Last afternoon a youngster nearly got crushed as he climbed near a wood load hauled up a hill by Fred. The wheel passed close to the boy leaving him a little lame but unhurt beyond a flesh wound.
The first snow began Monday afternoon in Steele City and mostly melted on impact. By Tuesday morning a ground cover was visible and after a few hours of sun nearly all traces disappeared.
The ladies of the North church hosted a Hallowe'en social Tuesday evening with many attendees enjoying decorated rooms contests games and a pumpkin pie doughnuts and coffee lunch. The gathering ended with cheerful good will and a pleasant impression of the night.
Fragmentary report from Ancient Town Neri to Pipmeeth Salem describes a troubled event at a distant site. Names and specifics are unclear, with readers left to infer details from damaged OCR.
The Steele City Press suspends for four months due to editor illness. The first issue since July 6 resumes printing. Plans to restart on Oct 1 and then Nov 1 were delayed by illness. Subscriptions receive four months extension. delinquent subscribers risk removal after this week if not remitted.
The district starts with in charge wing teachers in Houston and lists staff for each grade, reports smooth start and promising season ahead for basketball. A Daykin game is set for Nov 9 with season schedule pending."}
A brief notice states a memorial event was made in the Fairbury cemetery on July 14. The item records a commemorative observance at the cemetery location with unspecified participants or details.
Obituaries note Fred E. Willey 1873 1923 of Coal Creek Jefferson County died of stomach cancer in Oklahoma. funeral at Steele City Waiters home. Also brief death notices for Joseph Brenneis born 1854 Germany died 1928 near Steele City and W J Martin who died in Compton California, with burial in Lincoln. Cassius L Musser 1851 1923 near Newcastle Wyoming died heart failure. Also a Youth's Companion promotional note praising patriotism and subscription offers.
The obituary notes a man who ran a merchandise business with his brother here for years, moved with his family to Wyoming about twenty four years ago, and is survived by his wife two sons and five grandchildren.
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