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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
1
A compilation of small-town notes from Diller and Ellis Nebraska includes weather, rainfall, and garden conditions, church activity, and local business updates. Arising items cover Arbor Day plans, cemetery improvements, and regional visits by officials and professionals.
The Colman hotel announces opening for dinner Sunday April twenty first with full accommodations for travelers. Mrs J Schol le and others report purchases and travels while Mrs Dora Wohlfarth and others attend niece Mamie Gruber's wedding in Byron Nebraska. Notices include a local appeal for Burlington to consider a night train stop and an ad for Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy priced at 50 cents sold by Spear Drug Co.
The notice mentions coal from Trenton Indiana Missouri and Pennsylvania. It notes fruit crop losses confirmed by 18 above zero temperatures and half inch ice on water tanks. It also mentions champion trotters Dr Hillcrest and Diller Chief at the farm with a special 1907 price on a French Percheron stallion.
County Treasurer Jog Snersor issues notice that the 1906 real estate tax becomes delinquent on May 1. J. W. Fouts conducted sales in Beatrice of the Ely estate and related property. Beatrice National Bank cashier Wallace Robertson paid $2100 for property. Nebraska Degree of Honor to hold state convention in Fairbury in May, with exact date to be decided. Mrs. Larke visited and negotiated. next lodge meeting set for April 24.
J D Faxpers notes a Roosevelt address to the children of the United States on Arbor Day urging thoughtful observance. The message highlights national significance of tree planting and civic duty for all young readers.
Notice states initiatory work is planned at the next meeting of Diller Lodge No 1668 MWA on Saturday April 20 with a full attendance desired. Also included are brief items: Campbell Bros. recaptured two stray elephants after a shipment incident, Walker Bros. sold a draft horse caravan to San Francisco, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Price delayed by erysipelas on route home from Oneena Kan.
At its meeting Tuesday evening Naomi Chapter OES elected officers for the ensuing year. W P Alex Bell. A D Stotts as A M. Mrs Geo Myers Cond. Mrs Josh Robertson Asst Cond. Elva Robertson Mix as Treas. Mrs A D Stotts as See y. Adah Anna Branit Ruth. Mrs B F Lighner Ester. Alf Masbern Electa. Mrs Cora Price Warden. Mary Emerson Sentinel Joe h Robertson.
Plent y Meane and millet seed offered by J D Faunders with note on Arbor Day. Colman advertises reduced prices on ladies and gents watches. Neeley's Pharmacy promotes spring house cleaning paper for each room. Miss Lena Lottman recovering from mumps and appendicitis at Alé Fanders home near Diller. Emil Novotney and Minnie Heble wed by county judge in Beatrice and to reside near Odell.
Blood poisoning from a spider bite nearly cost John Washington his leg. After guidance to use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, the first application gave relief and four boxes healed all the sores. Sold for 25 cents at Spear Drug Co.
Last Saturday J W Foute sold P W Gerter's 240 acre farm to Frank Roseman at 375 per acre. Fouts markets farms with heavy advertising and a reputation as a square dealer and close closer. He is preparing list for Bulletin No 22. get your farm in if you want to sell.
Notice urges farmers to bring cultivators plows and other gear for spring repairs. Mentions production of 20th century farm derricks for loading unloading lifting and butchering tasks. Also advertises a lathe for machine turning and repair by Christ Kielameier.
The ME Church schedules morning and evening sermons on April 21 by the pastor with Practical Christianity topics. A Sunday school and Epworth League will meet at the naval boura, while a midweek prayer gathering is set for Wednesday at 8 pm focusing on sending forth preachers. The Presbyterian church will skip Sunday School and Christian Endeavor next Sunday due to repairs.
Dede Panders drove to Fairbury and back on Wednesday. H. S. Tomemaker, working at Ayers Implement in Fairbury, spent Sunday with his family in Diller.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York describes severe indigestion nervousness and debility that nearly ended his life before trying Electric Buyers. He credits the tonic with restoring his health and enabling him to return to business this daily improvement is noted with a Spear Drug Co guarantee 50c.
O J Van Dyke grand master workman of the Ancient Order of United Workmen Nebraska jurisdiction died after a one day illness from stomach inflammation at Dr W A Hostetter's home in Omaha. He had come to arrange the grand lodge meeting to be held in Omaha next month. He lived in Shelton Nebraska and was known for speaking at the Diller lodge picnic and on two earlier occasions. Funeral services will be held in Shelton.
The Prairie Gem area reports continued dry cold weather and a spoiled fruit prospect after a recent cold spell. Social items mention Gladys and Blanche Logan shopping in Diller, Homer Nida dining at Mr Monesmith’s, Mrs Beaver and son Wendal visiting Mr Steffen, and local youths attending a Remley birthday party. Prairie Gem School closes Friday the 19th. A drug ad praises Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure for safety and poison-label compliance, sold by Spear Drug Co.
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