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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
3
The notice lists arrival and departure times for east and west routes, with key stops and service windows. It names C. L. Fowten as Postmaster and provides daily open hours and daily minutes after arrival references.
A fragment notes that the board meets every Tuesday evening under the supervision of officials including C L Fowler and street oversight. The text is garbled but indicates regular weekly meetings and local governance context.
Stable City Lodge No. WHEA. F. & A.M. announces a regular communication on the first and second Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. All visiting brethren invited. C. L. Fowler, Secretary. Tavion W. M.
Local fraternal orders including K P and Modern Woodmen of America announce meetings and lodge activities. Marvin Evans serves as clerk for Steele City Lodge 116 while other lodges invite members to upcoming Friday and Tuesday sessions at G A R hall and city ball rooms.
Steele City chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets on the second Saturday monthly at 2 o'clock PM. President Rav es, Vice President RaVes, presiding.
The text lists Steele City Lodge No. 2 meets on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 pm in their hall, with officers A. Reball, Alice Lananre, and H. Maa noted. Fowler Camp No. Veterans meets the fourth Saturday at 7:20 pm with Capt W.H. Crank and First Sergeant J. Stapa listed.
Community notice outlines Ladies Aid meetings with details on second Thursday afternoons and Friday sessions. Mentions Alvin Wick as superintendent and H. O. Berkley as pastor. Indicates regular church activities and planning for Sunday services.
Congregational church advertises preaching Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and a weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A Wednesday school session is noted, with a Tuesday or Wednesday meeting mentioned. The notice lists pastor or publisher initials and timing.
In the notice the Methodist and other churches announce alternating services led by MaRnagr Weaven and Pimurs, with half before the evening program and the usual preaching schedule.
Henry J. Wing and other principals appear in a brief notice listing vacations for the department. The text mentions June July and August as vacation periods and references an intermediate department and chancellor. Details are sparse but indicate a formal schedule outline.
A long column of local notices, sales, travel, and farm updates from Fairbury Nebraska. Mentions Old papers for sale, shipping hogs to St Joe, wheat to Kansas City, bicycle visits, a legal holiday post office hours, and Memorial Day preparations. Also reports on Queen Victoria’s birthday and Admiral Lobley’s Omaha visit among general local chatter.
Fare details for the Biennial meeting of Modern Woodmen of America note a one fare round trip to Kansas City with rates from Steele City at 5.25 and sale June 3-9, final limit June 12. Ottawa wedding reports Bertha Miller to Nash Handley at the bride’s home May 24 with congratulations from The Standard.
School will close Friday May 26 for a student program in the afternoon featuring the song The Land of My Love.
A fragmented school program lists recitations and songs by students including Ruby Earhart Cinda Johnson and Edith Gantt with titles like Tha Party and The Little Teacher. The piece also advertises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and King’s New Life Pills with endorsements and local pharmacy sales by G O Taylor.
Modern notice announces Woodmen Convention to be held in Kansas City from June 5 to June 9 with travel offered at one fare via St. Louis and Grand Telegraph line.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio was told doctors could not cure his rectal fistula and faced death without costly surgery. He instead used Arnica Salve, advertised as a sure pile cure, selling for 25 cents a box through druggists.
July start carries Pullman Palace cars between St Joseph and an island route. The trains feature elegant new reclining chairs and improved equipment. Agents will handle reservations with the Gen’l Pass. Agt. St. Joseph W.S. Hart, Agent, Steele.
The StanpaRp notes a delayed issue due to commencement season. It praises the Friday night graduating exercises for thought and delivery, with a large crowd pleased by the program. A fuller report will appear next week.
Dr D B Cargile of Wachita Indian Territory reports four battles of Electric Bitter cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and sores. The ad claims Electric Bitters purify blood, treat eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores, stimulate organs, aid digestion, and build strength. 50 cents guaranteed.
A woman credited with a dramatic recovery from a seven year battle with a severe illness. Disease pressed hard for years, then coughing and sleepless nights for three months. She found relief by using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, taking the first dose and sleeping through the night. Two bottles completed the cure.
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