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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1896
Page
3
The record shows a focal vote total with J. H. Friday 38 votes, J. F. Ankram 22, Am bross May 24, C. 1. 24, A. T. Phel ?, H. W. $4, BR. O. Partlow 18, Thos. ie 18, Wm. Wagner 27, and M. Gen'! Pass'r Agent, Bt. Joseph. Mo.
A mixed page of small notices from Steele City areas includes seeds and soaps in ads by A. T. Purris & Co and D. C. An Grewa'. Local goods at Steele City Roller Mills and Jansen Nursery offerings include evergreen plants grape vines and apple trees. Community updates mention Fairbury dry election outcome, a coming stock train to Chicago, and notes on residents Mrs E V Graves, Mr. Goodrich, the Willey and Picard families, and Judge Stull’s family illness as well as a Republican convention with delegates named.
The convention drew strong local and outsider presence with delegates from Fairbury and Diller press corps in attendance. The writer notes a noisy but good-humored opening and emphasizes hard work as the path to success in education while promoting The Journal and its semi weekly edition for Nebraskans in 1896.
A Kansas dust storm darkens skies and blankets dwellings with fine powder. Residents endure reduced visibility as strong winds carry the dust across towns and highways. Local officials urge precautions and mask use while cleanup begins.
Paytor spent Sunday in Han over between trains. Miss Burl Lavering of Morrow visited Mrs Slaughter Friday. Miss Lucy Weber visited Sliver Cliff last week. Miss Dora Carson came from Maryville to spend Easter with her parents. R T Kerr is able to be on our streets again. Easter services at Baptist and M E churches were well attended. Rev Wilson returned from visiting his father and spoke at Easter services. The last dance of the season was held Monday night at G A R ball with a large crowd and enjoyable time.
Local notes include Mrs. Allen visiting Fairbury earlier in the week and Miss Kenning hosted by Miss Sinclair and Mrs. McCoy. Walter Nutter shipped 118 fat cattle to Chicago on Tuesday amid scattered rural notices and household movements.
The notice urges readers to list farms and other property with Fowler & Ankrom for sale or rent and promising low costs to protect interests and handle business details. It claims quick sales and emphasizes insurance risks and property management.
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