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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented notice from a transportation firm indicates a sale of tickets to be available at principal points in the state. Konergon, General Manager, and Avete, General Manager and Passenger Agent, sign the local agency notice.
The Standard prints a busy mix of local notices including hires, sales, and social updates. Fred Kenning and Frank Hobert travel reports. A. H. Phelps handles car loads of grain. new spring goods and seeds appear at local stores. several residents travel or return home. a fire scare prompts caution. a barber opens shop. Memorial Day plans and a botanical sale are announced.
The programme for Steele City High School’s third annual commencement on May 21, 1807 at the ME Church includes Invocation by Rev. H. H. Avery, songs by the Ladies Quartette and various solos, orations by Pear Hamley Mandy May Pearson Leila Craig Nannie Rucker Charlie D. Heady, diploma presentations by DD. A. Chancellor, and benediction by Rev. T. B. S. Rooks.
Mrs. Margaret Fawks, 71, died at her son's home after paralysis left her nearly helpless. Born in Ohio, she and her husband had long made that residence with their son. Rev. T O Rooks preached the funeral sermon, citing the lines I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith. She was buried in Steele City cemetery as a large group of friends attended.
A New London obituary honors Janet Fowler aged 77 born Waterford New York 1820 who married in 1836 and celebrated a golden wedding in 1887. She devoted life to her nine children and philanthropic work, offering cheerful words and kindly offices to others. Her death in May described as a sudden bolt from a clear sky leaves mourning family and community gratitude for her gospel of sunshine.
At his son's home three miles north of Steele City on the 18th, Francis Fowks aged 77 died. Husband of Margaret Fowks, he and his wife wished burial together, which was fulfilled. Funeral held at 10:00 a.m. on the 20th with Rev. T. S. Books delivering the sermon. body laid to rest in Steele City cemetery.
The excerpt laments a final journey shared by lovers or companions, celebrating an honorable life and noble death. It contrasts earthly sorrow with heavenly peace, noting unity in departure and a sense of happiness that transcends ordinary understanding.
Plains Georgia merchants Edwards and Parker declare Chamberlain's Pain Balm the best on earth for rheumatism back pain and deep seated muscular aches. G O Taylor druggist sells it in Steele City Nebraska.
Notice is hereby given that I have filed with the clerk of the village of Steele City Jefferson county Nebraska asking the village trustees to grant me license to sell melt spirituous visions in the above named village for the coming term. Pradeebony Nebr 22 1807 LLIAM
An offer bundles Cosmopolitan Magazine and the Steele City Standard for one year at 1.80 with easy payment via farm products. The ad also promotes 100 white name address note heads and return cards printed with the reader’s details for 40 cents each at the office.
Fragmentary probate notice stating a petition filing and court order with interested parties in the county. Details are unclear but indicate a county court proceedings and a May date.
A statement warns that swearing with or against Fowler and Ankrum strengthens the oath's legal standing. The wording emphasizes the binding nature of the pledge and ties it to formal seal of legality.
The Nebraska Legislature is discussed with praise for The Journal as a reliable Lincoln paper. It highlights its Washington correspondent Mr. Annin and notes subscription rates of 50 cents monthly or 65 cents with Sunday.
A reader notes a large assortment of horses and pictures to choose from, with emphasis on standard gaps and prices for the horses and items. The item mentions Jack Bills and Rice as related terms.
The Semi-Weekly Journal announces a free premium deal offering two papers per week or any two of several options including the Toledo Blade and New York papers. Readers may choose from Poultry News Swine-Breeder Farm News Womankind and hundreds more plus premiums like an Atlas or State Journal history during the legislature period.
Homeseekers' Exo plans a round trip excursion ticket sale. The event involves multiple lines including J. J. & G. I. R. B. and Kansas City & Omaha groups. Exact routes and prices are not fully legible in the fragment.
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