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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1897
Page
3
A compilation of short items from Steele City including court news, market prices, farm sales, local visits, school board decisions, church society events, and miscellaneous ads. Reports mention grain prices, livestock movement, transportation timetables, and community happenings with names of merchants and residents.
A Saturday concert at the Congregational Church featured Emma Hoeft and Florence Fowler as soloists with the Hoeft trio and quartet groups. Performances by Miss Case, May Palmer, Bessie Hoeft, and others drew praise as the hall packed to capacity with locals and visitors, praising Mrs Fornstall for training all ages.
April 29 marked Mrs W H Urane s birthday with neighbors gathering for coffee cake and music. A pin case and a set of Oliver Teaspoons were presented and she expressed thanks and invited friends to return.
On Cemetery Avenue Bugbees' Four Corners April 30 marked the anniversary of Mr and Mrs B F Bugbee with about thirty friends. They enjoyed ice cream cake and music at a festive gathering. Mrs Bugbee received a fine pane geared rocking chair as a gift.
Miss Nettie Bacon, about thirty, shot herself with a .38 revolver at her uncle Jack Wright's Fairbury home around 7:30 am Monday. She waved goodbye, spoke of going away, and died from the self inflicted wound after a brief moment with relatives. No motive given beyond a mention of ailing side. She had recently moved in with relatives and was to start a new job.
In Jefferson county Nebraska a probate notice announces a court session to consider a petition on a matter named in the writs. The notice asks interested parties to appear in the county courtroom on a specified date to present arguments and evidence regarding the estate matter.
A terse note warns against swearing at Power and Ankram and suggests that such oaths could impact legality. The source emphasizes careful language and lawful conduct in oath formulation.
The Nebraska Legislature coverage notes readers rely on local papers like The Journal for national capitol happenings. An expert Washington correspondent reports timely items, with The Journal mailing rates cited as 80 dollars per month without Sunday editions.
The Steele City Standard announces it cannot continue as a wind and donations venture and has ceased publishing for Steele City merchants. It notes a $3,000 investment and offers space for sale, pledging loyal local support with free advertising value to readers while seeking new buyers.
A reader reviews saree and weaving options, noting various fabrics and standard fits. The piece highlights preferences for texture, color, and traditional draping styles while comparing fabrics and retailers.
Advertisement explains a weekly offer from Semily & Journal providing 61.00 to subscribers plus nine free premium papers. Patrons may choose Te Blade or New York Tribune and any two of Poultry News Swine-Breeder Farm Nowe and Womae.
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