Local notices and social happenings in Fairbury Neb
Community briefs report travels to Lincoln and Janssen, school and university attendance, visits from Omahan relatives, and a reception for the 1926 27 faculty. Mrs Hoeft fell ill with appendicitis and was operated on at Fairbury hospital with a positive recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.A. Moon & Son
Fairbury
Nebr
C. W. Rose
Trana Taylor
Vernon Cox
Carl Barber
Grace
Beulah Deems
Lincoln
Beulah
Feanken
DeVail Prongerty
Mains
Norman Nebr
Onka Fisher
Albia Neb
Anna
Claus Franza
Arcadia Neb
Henry Reinholdt
Baby
Remsen
Iowa
Henry Ahrerids
Zoellin
Paul Hoeft
of Neil
Dr. Taylors Hospital
Steele City Presbyterian Church Calendar and Rally Plans
Sunday services at 10 A M and 11 A M with guest preacher Lida M Herrick from Topeka Kansas. Evening sermon Jesus As Lord in Society with special music. Midweek prayer and choir rehearsals plus basket supper meeting next Wednesday. Rally Day on Oct 10 with missionary budget drive and a farmers sons banquet on Oct 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Lida M. Herrick
Topeka
Kan
Jesus
Hor
Fathers & Sons
Russel
Susan Taylor Receives Liberty Award for Nebraska Choice
Liberty magazine honored Susan Taylor in a 112000 contestant field with 1000 awards. The contest identified states and asked which state she preferred and why. she selected Nebraska and explained her preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Susan Taylor
Liberty Magazine
Nebraska
Postponed Fuqua Sale Due to Heavy Rain
Public sale of farm goods on the Zoellin pitch, originally set for Tuesday the 14th, was postponed to Friday September 17 due to heavy rain Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber Wid
Zoellin
Roan Bull for Sale by H. C. Coons
A good young roan bull offered for sale by H. C. Coons. The seller notes the animal is suitable for early purchase and delivery when taken soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Horse Racing Afternoon At Town Edge Saturday
Saturday afternoon a horse race event will be held at the town edge around three o clock. Several horses are entered and at least two races are expected with a generous purse raised by local business people. Interested entrants should contact McDonalds Cafe promptly to register.
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Rais Bny
McDonalds Cafe
Jefferson County Fair Opens With Wide Program Next Week
The Jefferson County Fair in Fairbury runs September 21 to 24 featuring larger exhibits and expanded prize lines. A Baby Clinic will judge ages 6 months to 2 years under expert supervision. Gov Adam McMullen and Hon C W Bryan address the crowd. baseball games include Diner versus Emily Cleaners, Powell versus Darkin, Endicott versus Steele City. a Friday Grand Stand wedding of a Fairbury couple is planned with all expenses paid. North Bros show and other concessions will entertain all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Fairbury
Adam McMullen
C. W. Bryan
Emily Cleaners
Powell
Darkin
Endicott
Steele City
Grand Stand
North Bros. Show
Rain and Wind Bring Mixed Help and Damage
The vicinity received heavy rain Monday night and Tuesday morning aiding pastures and soil while corn crops miss the benefit. Cool days hint at an early fall and hard winter as Tuesday night brought high winds and driving rain causing notable damage south of town.
Rural Route Change Extends Mileage for Chester Wilcox
Fourth Assistant P M General Washington D C issues rural route order dated September 7 1926 to Elizabeth Rucker Steele City P M authorizing Chester H Wilcox Route No 1 to start at 8 A M return at noon extending Route No 1 through Endicott for a total of 54.1 miles effective September 16 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Elizabeth Rucker
Steele City
P.M
Chester H. Wilcox
Endicott
Surprise Party For Miss Smith Of Endicott
A Steele City Sunday School class planned a surprise party for former teacher Miss Smith now of Endicott. Stormy weather forced the group to cut the visit short after an afternoon of fried chicken sandwiches coffee potato salad fruit salad and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele City
Miss Smith
Endicott
H. A. Hensley Dies Veteran of Spanish American War
Hugh A. Hensley died August 25, 1926, at the National Military Hospital, Leavenworth, Kansas, after treatment. He resided on a farm between Steele City and Endicott, was 51, survived by a wife and nine children, and received military burial honors at Bennett Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. Hensley
Steele City
Endicott
National Military Hospite
Leavenworth
Kansas
Mr. Hensley
Bennett Net
Washer For Sale By Mrs. R. Arner
An electric river wides for sale seen at the hevee. Ady Mrs. R. Arner offers the item to buyers via local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevee
Ady
R. Arner
State Fair Attendance and Local Notices from Lincoln
John Malady attended the State Fair in Lincoln along with several relatives and friends including Kennet Schmitt Hent Williams and sons. A Republican caucus will be held at City Hall Friday 7 30 p m to nominate a precinct assessor Justice of the Peace and three road overseers. A reed baby buggy for sale can be seen at the E E Shultz house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malady
Lincoln
Cora Cuthbert
Kennet
Gen
Earnest Schmitt
Fred Kenning
John
Reo
Hilda
Rose
Charley Kasparek
E.E. Shultz
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Clark’s Store
H. A. Drake
Hoeft
Hoeft Motor Co
Davis
Nat'l
Bank Fairbury
Carl S. Townsend
Walter Grossoehme
Nemaha
Ike Woods
Drake
Rupert Hughs
Irma
J. W. Silket
Omaha
Frank McMullen
Erickeon
Steele City Presbyterian Church
S. W
Ait
Christian Endesvor
Fuqua
H. C. Coons
Walter E. Will‘y
Great Western
Miss Smith of
H. A. Hensley
The
Cash Store
McCormick Deering
F. V.lowc
Rocky Hollow
V. Cox
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