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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1926

Page

5

Upcoming county fairs and local events listed

The notice covers the Nebr State Fair September 5 through 10 and Jefferson County Fair September 21 through 24. It notes M W A meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, and reports social visits by Mr and Mrs George Riddle in Beatrice, Jerden Symonsen joining Woods Bros Corporation in Lincoln, county Republican and Democratic conventions at Fairbury, and Geo Logsdon of Grenola Kansas visiting George Riddle's family.

Jefferson, Co Geo. Logsdon Grenola Kan George Riddle

Beatrice Residents Share Weekend Visits

Ssaryanna Tonnemaker and Ruby Doss of Beatrice visited John Plager and family over yesterday and Sunday, sharing time with relatives and friends.

Oes Ssaryanna Tonnemaker Ruby Doss Beatrice Ith Johns Plager

Robertson to Join Sicgmetres Brokerage on Residence Secured

W G Robertson plans a move to the Sicgmetres brokerage firm pending arrival of a suitable residence. He will transfer when a fit dwelling is secured.

W.G. Robertson Sicgmetres

Turner Family Visit to Lincoln Friends

Mr and Mrs James Turner and family from Lincoln visited Saturday night and Sunday at the home of Mrs Hiram Packer and family.

James Turner Lincoln Hiram Packer

Clergymen Return From Vacation to Lead Federated Church

Rev and Mrs W F Clark returned Sunday from a vacation trip and have resumed their labors for the Federated Community church.

W. F. Clark Federated Community Church

Lincoln visitor helps Citizens Bank during Gretchen Wolfarth vacation

Robert Diller from Lincoln visits hometown before the state opening and assists at Citizens Bank while assistant cashier Gretchen Wolfarth is on vacation.

Robert Diller Lincoln State Atd Citizens Bank Gretchen Woblfarth

Fegnose E Palmberg Visits Relatives in Lincoln and Aurora

Fegnose E Palmberg of Los Accel visits at the home of Mr and Mrs ck and then goes to Lincoln Toes 55 to visit relatives and friends until Thursday. She will travel to Aurora to visit the home of her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs Palmberg before returning to Diller.

Re. Fegnose E Palmberg Los Accel Ee ‘Parenta Lincoln Aurora Mrs. Palmberg Diller

Meeting Notes From Mrs. Eick Thureday Home

The N R C gathered at Mrs. Alice Eick Thureday's home on August 19 with eight members seven visitors and three children present. Guests included Mesdames Newt Me Elsie Steiner Frank Frisbie Mildred Richardson Nora Amos and Tuesday August 31 was the next gathering or event planned.

Alice Eick Thureday Mesdames Newt Elsie Steiner Frank Frisbie Mildred Richardson Fou Cone Nora Amos

Burlington Passenger Train 16 Involved in Sunday Crossing Crash

A Burlington train collision occurred late Sunday at a crossing several miles west of Orleans. An automobile, two children, and six others were involved in the incident which disrupted service and prompted an investigation.

Burlington Orleans

Dr. G H Newton Attends Gage County Fair

Victor Anderson attended the Gage county fair in Beatrice on Wednesday. Dr. G H Newton of Fairbury Nebraska, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, was noted in attendance.

G. H. Newton Fairbury, Nebr Victor Anderson Gage County Beatrice

Corn Crop Hit by Drought and Heat For Winter Feed

A large acreage of corn is being cut and shocked for winter feed as dry weather and excessive heat injure the crop. High temperatures and prolonged dryness have reduced forage quality, prompting on-farm harvest efforts to preserve feed for the upcoming season.

Grone Visit With Doughertys At Bruning

Mr and Mrs Frank Grone visited Saturday and Sunday with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs E L Dougherty at Bruning.

Frank Grone E. L. Dougherty Bruning

Chicago visit ends as Dillers return with guest Fannie Diller

Mr and Mrs Nea Diller who had visited here with relatives and friends returned last Friday to their home in Chicago and were accompanied by Miss Fannie Diller who will visit there a couple of weeks.

Mrs Nea) Diller Chicago Fannie Diller

Beatrice Births Celebrated With Riverside Basket Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Farrow and family Mr. and Mrs. George Champ and family and Mr. and Mrs. J A Pickard spent last Sunday at Beatrice celebrating a birth in each family with a basket dinner in Riverside park.

Oliver Farrow George Champ J. A. Pickard Beatrice Riverside Park

Oklahoma visitors show 100000 bushels wheat display

Mr and Mrs W O Woods of Balka Oklahoma and family visiting Odell callers on neighbors Mr and Mrs W A Snyder Monday Woods displayed a photo of 100000 bushels of wheat piled on open ground

W. O. Woods Balka Okla Odell W. A. Snyder Woods

Prompt insurance payout after cattle loss by lightning

A. H. Gretzinger lost three cattle to lightning on Monday night. Insurance for the cattle was held with the Jefferson County Assessment Association and he received the insurance check the next morning, described as prompt payment by the Steele City Press.

A. H. Gretzinger Jefferson County Assessment Association Steele City Press

J N C Meeting With Mrs Grone Aug 18

The J N C met with Mrs Mable Grone on August 18 with twelve members three visitors and six children present. The afternoon was social and included several radio numbers. A luncheon was served at the close. The next meeting will be with Mrs Martha Hilder on September 16.

Mable Grone Martha Hilder

Dell Sloss in Baltimore Burn Hospitalized Month

Dr Sloss reports his brother Dell in Baltimore Maryland has been in the hospital for a month after severe steam burns and will remain for several weeks. Dell, known for a large ranch between Diller and Herbine, will be remembered by many here.

Dr. Sloss Dell Baltimore Blue Springs Dell Diller Herbine

Southwicks Edgingtons Return from Rochester Trip

Mr and Mrs A E Southwick and Mr and Mrs Roy Edgington returned Tuesday from a trip to Rochester Minnesota Mrs Southwick endured a Milwaukee rain and mud filled journey The report notes considerable rain and mud along the route and arrival home.

A. E. Southwick Roy Edgington Rochester,Minn

Carelton Springer Visits Philadelphia During Summer Travel

Carelton Springer, superintendent of the Diller School, returned to Lincoln from New York after attending Columbia University summer session. En route home, he stopped in Philadelphia to visit the Sesquicentennial exposition and his sister, Mrs.

Riverton Visits and Kansas Vacation Trips Noted

Mre Cal Moser and Mise Ross of Riverton visited sister and aunt Mre A J Watson last week. Verlin Boner from Diller State Bank and wife headed to Kansas for a ten day relatives visit. Albert Renz, who visited the Rengs, returned home to Wyoming after a land tending trip. Mrs Florence Minn and twins Beatrige and Beulah left for Boulder after visiting Diller relatives.

Cal Moser Mise Ross Riverton A. J. Watson Verlin Boner Diller State Bank Kansas Florence Minn Beatrige Beulah Rere B. A. Bell Boulder

Beatrice Druggist Geo. W. Hinkley Dies at 88

Geo. W. Hinkley, aged 88 and longtime Beatrice resident and former druggist, died early Sunday. He was buried Wednesday from the family home. Hinkley once owned 1200 acres in Gage county and had land in Jefferson county including a half section four miles west of Diller.

Geo. W. Hinkley Beatrice Mr. Hinkle Gage County Jefferson County Diller

Barnett Family Visit and Paint Project at University Place

Mr W R Barnett of University Place and his sister Miss Liona Barnett a Fremont schools teacher visit the C Barnett home. They apply a new paint coat to the buildings, with Miss Barnett returning from an east trip including Philadelphia exhibitions New York and a Washington handshake with the President.

W. R. Barnett University Place Liona Barnett Fremont

Farewell Picnic For C W Haggerman Family

A farewell picnic was held in Hartzell's grove Wednesday evening for C W Haggerman and his daughters who plan to move to Blue Springs soon. Guests included Mrs C W Haggerman Beatrice Bernice Mrs C Tristman Allen Dele Mrs Scott Miler Junior Richard Mrs Cal Waggoner Vivian Keith Esther Gretzinger and others.

C. W. Haggerman Blue Springs Hartzell’s Grove C. W. Heggerman Beatrice Bernice C. Tristman Sona Allen Dele Scott Miler Junior Richard Cal. Waggoner Vivian Keith Esther Gretzinger

Dorcas Class Meeting in Kensington Basement

The Dorcas class of the M. E. Sunday School met in Kensington in the church basement on August 20. About forty ladies and children attended. Mrs. Arthur Wieths led the meeting. After a business session the group enjoyed needlework and social time with refreshments. Mrs. Frye Northup and another hostess note the loss of Mrs. Will Robertson who plans to move away. Miss Gertrude Lambert attended as town guest.

Dorcas M. E Kensington Chi Pee Arthur Wieths Avisuai Frye OD. Northup Will Robertson Gertrude Lambert

New Hard Coal Briquetted Car Soon Arrival

Cornbelt Coal & Nebr announces a car of Aocthracite Briquité made from selected hard coal pressed under 10 000 lb. to a harder, more satisfactory product. First car to reach Diller offers $16.00 off per car and promotes saving $7.00 on base burner coal this winter.

Diller Cornbelt Aes & , Nebr

Diller People Attend County Picnic As Mrs Carr Nearing Death

Miss Susan Randall renewed her Record subscription this week. The county Sunday school picnic at Fairbury drew many Diller residents. Mrs. F D Carr remains in critical condition as the Record goes to press and her passing is expected.

Susan Randall the Record Fairbury F. D. Carr

Miss Veda Cavett Returns From Davenport Visit

Miss Veda Mae Cavett arrived back Wednesday from Davenport Iowa where she visited friends and nursed in several illness cases.

Veda Mae Cavett Davenport

Platte River Hay Delivered to Farmers Grain Co Load

Place Bro's received a car load of Platte river hay on Wednesday, ordered through Farmers Grain Co. at nineteen dollars per ton.

Place Bro’s Platte River Farmers Grain Co

Hollingsworth Buys North Town Property From Willems

Guy Hollingsworth purchased the north town property now occupied by Mrs Willems and expects to take possession on September 1.

Guy Hollingsworth

Junior Endeavor Meeting At Federated Church Next Sunday

The Juniors gather at 7 15 next Sunday at the Federated church for the final day of the contest with Pearl Fasnacht leading.

Federated Church Pearl Fasnacht

Silo Advances on Washington Run Farm Project

R. J. Shaw and sons near Washington Run have nearly finished a trench silo 90 feet long 16 feet wide and 12 feet deep. It will hold about 400 tons with a cap of earth used to bank the sides, making construction economical.

R. J. Shaw and Sons Washington Ran

Families of Diller Residents Visit from Scotland South Dakota

Arthur Treick and Simon Schmue lle and their families from Diller and vicinity now in Scotland South Dakota visited here with relatives. Schmuelle and Treick left Wednesday for Wisconsin. Treick family remains for a longer visit.

Arthur Treick Simon Schmuelle Diller Scotland So. Dak Mr. Schmnelle Mr. Treick Wisconsin

Teachers Attend Agriculture Institute Near Fairbury

Miss Bernice Calkins will teach in Weigel district and Mrs D V Fanders will teach again in Blauser districts northwest of town. Charley Nickeson will teach in Dist 66 three and a half miles north of Diller. The institute focuses on combining book knowledge with manual training for children this week at Fairbury.

Bernice Calkins Weigel D. V. Fanders

Perry L Rush Civil War veteran dies at 79

Perry L Rush longtime clerk in Price Bros store and Civil War veteran dies at his daughter Mrs F L Spears home in Fairbury aged 79 years and 4 days. He served in the 12th Indiana Infantry from July 6 1862 to war's end. Funeral at the Spears home and interment in Mount Hope Cemetery Topeka.

Perry L. Rush Price Bro’s Topeka Kan F. L. Spear Fairbury Rosh The Baptist Church Ind Mount Hope

Eastwood Family Returns for Diller Homecoming Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Eastwood their daughter Margaret and son Edward with his wife and two children and sister in law Miss Marie Jackson of Moran Kansas visited Liberty Nebraska and Diller friends Friday night at the Chas Hays home. They praised their Kansas home saying they have never missed a crop since locating there and noted wells declining on surrounding land with no drilling yet on their own property.

Robert Eastwood Margaret Eon Edward Marie Jackson Moran Kan Liberty Nebr Mr. Eastwood Kansas

Oats as a Best Grain for Horses and Feeding Tips

Oats are among the best horse grains offering more protein and fewer carbs than corn. They can be fed whole or ground with young horses rolled or ground. For rapid eaters add chopped clover hay or whole carpcobs to prevent choking. If using corn, include little linseed meal or other protein. Change diets gradually.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ars Teer Peetes Ieine Mrs. Geo. Riddle Jerden Synmsn Woods Bro Grate Mrs. O. Vanier Fairbury Journal Ralph Quality Airbury Albert Renz Geo. Reng Per Wyo Beatrice Riverside Park Nebraska State Fair W. L Filley
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