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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
4
Florence Currie reflects on a son who joins the military after listening to the nation’s call. The piece traces pride across generations from father to grandfather as the boy becomes a man and enlists, with tears and blessings.
Conference last week caused a general shaking up. About two hundred pastors were shifted. Rev. s was appointed to Steele City and Endicott and Rev. Dillon to Greenwood. Sunday school next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Notice states the ice house will not open Sunday morning. Those needing ice should purchase on Saturday. C. I. Clark signs the notice.
At Steele City Stock Show cash prizes for weanling colts from CC Andrews stallions. Colts must be shown in Steele City on the second day for prize awards. First prize five dollars. second three dollars. third two dollars. fourth one dollar.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea as a universally useful medicine for sudden colic and diarrhoea. It claims rapid relief and urges purchase through local dealers, stressing prompt treatment before a physician or other medicine can reach the patient.
A carload of 1400 bushels of seed wheat arrived Monday and was all purchased by local farmers at 2.25 dollars a bushel. Shipped by A. H Phelps and R. S. Wilfrey, it will seed about 1200 acres. Farmers expect a large winter crop to support hungry markets in Jefferson County.
From this date on Tuesday of each week will be ironing day for those using electric irons. Patrons are requested not to tie their irons on any other day than Tuesday as it is too hard on the batteries. Each Tuesday the engine will be run to accommodate those wishing to iron. Frank Crinklaw, Electrician.
The ladies in charge of Class G Textiles plan a leading fair feature. They secured the Wing millinery parlor building and will display extensive textile work that impressed last year.
Exhibits may be left in care of Miss Abbie at the Press office before noon on October 2. Entries must be premium list and read the rules, and all entries should arrive by the stated deadline.
Correspondence from Endicott notes Mr Stolting's new house under way. Community members express regret over Mr Dillon not being returned. Sam Beadle moved into Grandma Wilson property. FP M Walburn family visited Atanta Nebraska to see Mrs Walburn's brother. Jim Cherry's wedding anniversary celebrated. Miss Minta Ridder and Miss Cora Crouse attended a farewell reception for four local boys headed to Ft. Riley near Thompson.
Walter Naottr remains on the Usiek list as neighbors recount Sunday visits and gatherings. Charley Com and family spent Sunday at the Will Kelly home, with a call from Ty Fentiman and son Fran cis of Liberty Nebraska. Mildred Anderson, while employed for Mrs. Broadston, visited home folks. Marie Compton aided her sister Sunday. Cap Pairchild works sorghum. Farmers from the area traveled to Steele City Monday to obtain seed wheat. Wilfley family and Myrtle Kelly, Steele City, visited John Malady Sunday afternoon. Zweifel and family of Fairbury, Kenning families of Fairbury, and Perry Arrien with the Kenning clan gathered at Fred Kenning Jr. home Sunday. Stanley Williams and family of Fairbury, Elmer Richardson and family of Mahaska Kansas, and Norman Fentiman and family spent time at Andy Beiding.
Orlando Cook and Lou are the latest to get cars. Mr and Mrs Roelfs attended church at Dewey Sunday. Charley Seitz and daughters and Mr and Mrs Will Seitz were Steele City callers Sunday. Miss Wealthy Babcock left for Lawrence Kansas to resume school. Mr and Mrs Howland entertained the young peoples Sunday school class. Mr and Mrs Boekermeyer and children near Washington visited. Mrs Hewitt returned to Meridian Kansas after visiting grandparents Geo and Mrs Baker. Route folks failed to get their paper Saturday.
A terse prose line urges readers to confront aging early and adopt a mature outlook before age pressures mount, implying quick onset of old age as a motivator for proactive living.
Articles of incorporation outline a Nebraska bank to be named Padicott State Bank based in Endicott Jefferson County. It details object, capital stock of 15000 dollars, board structure, officer roles, bylaws, annual stockholder meetings, and initial directors. The charter sets business start date 1917 and termination 1942.
The document records the incorporation of Endicott State Bank of Endicott Nebraska with signatures by L. W. Saunerss Notary Public and S. J. Quantock President. It certifies the true copy of the original articles of incorporation dated 71st day of May 1917 and witnessed with notary seal.
This notice to unknown heirs and beneficiaries lists defendants in the estate of Charles J Harms and related parties. It states a 1937 Jefferson County Nebraska district court petition to quiet title on several lots in Persels Champsons Subdivision. The action seeks to determine owners of lots 15 16 17 block 2 and surrounding parcels in the townships north of the county line.
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