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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
4
A barn on John James’ property in the town’s west end burned between 4 and 5 AM on Wednesday. Firefighters arrived too late to save the building. no stock or feed were lost, and the barn, insured for $100, was the sole casualty.
Congregational and Baptist notes invite all to Sunday School and worship with morning and evening sermons. Topics include voters duty in Nebraska and prayers for nations at war. Baptist plans mid November meetings with a chosen pastor. Brief election bulletins and local hospital leadership changes are mentioned.
On Wednesday morning November 1 the wedding of Mr Aos E and Een was held in Fairbury. Both grew up in the community and will start housekeeping at Mrs. R Case’s house south of the Baptist church with many friends wishing them well.
A candidate asks voters to support re election for Clerk of the District on the upcoming election day Tuesday November 7. He cites competency experience and past courteous service and pledges to continue improving public service if reelected.
A county sheriff candidate thanks voters in Jeffer son County for past five years under Hughes. He notes annual audits by B F Hole of Harbine Bank and thirty three years as a taxpayer. He pledges to continue legitimate, honorable office conduct and asks for votes on November 7.
A fragmented campaign message asserts no promises or owed debts to Jefferson County. The speaker pledges to serve all residents, notes duties to neighbors, and promises accessible service to distant parts of the county.
A local gathering featured L R Lambert, Rev Orrill, Lew Webster, and Rev Shellenbarger urging voters to back the prohibition amendment and enforcement. Clergy Dillon and Allen spoke briefly. songs by Myers and Trana Taylor entertained as organizers formed to mobilize dry voters for election day.
A community auction will be held at Steele City next Saturday afternoon. Those wishing to list items should see W. C. Palmer. Also notes an Opera event Tuesday at Travel corner with Lyman H. Howe. The piece highlights Howe shows as wholesome entertainment appealing to all ages and professions.
In the matter of the adoption of Frederick Wright an infant notice is given that on October 30 1916 Lewis Richard Lambert and Verna Mildred Lambert filed a petition in Jeffer son County Court for adoption of Frederick W. The hearing is set in the County Court room on December 11 1916 at nine o'clock A M objections to the petition will be heard. Dated October 30 1916 Louis J Nuttingman County Judge.
A Jefferson County candidate running for Representative outlines lifelong ties to the state, farm roots in Richland precinct, years as a teacher in local schools, and a successful Fairbury business. He pledges honesty economy and a square deal to pursue legislation benefiting residents and asks Jefferson County voters for support.
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