20 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
Shutt Drug Co promotes stockings season with gifts and candy at per pound prices. Diller Merc advertises cigars as popular brands at 1.00 a box. Mr and Mrs A H Colman plan to travel to California next Sunday for the holidays.
A Kimball piano in fine condition is offered at a bargain and inquiries should be made at the Record office. The text notes a Des Moines man suffering muscular rheumatism in his shoulder who spends $150 or more seeking relief, trying Chamberlain's Liniment after advice from a friend. three days after starting the treatment he is described as for sale by.
Mr Thos P Price cashier of the First National Bank sustained serious injuries on the steps in front of his home with ligaments in his left shoulder torn or badly strained. He was bedbound and required a physician but was out again yesterday.
While we celebrate mas festivals this note recalls how customs arose. Santa Claus derives from Holland, Christmas comes from Belgium, and the familiar greeting Merry Christmas was first shouted by the English many years ago.
A short plea urges planning Christmas gifts with a year’s subscription to the paper for distant friends. The note compares the subscription to a written letter, noting it costs the same to send and lasts beyond the moment, helping keep old-time friends connected.
Miss Daisy Lamb visited Beatrice between trains Tuesday. A coursing meet will be held at Sag on Thursday and Friday. The person who does the most to cheer the hearts of the needy will have the merriest Xmas and happiest New Year. Dont forget to buy that Fountain Pen at Shutt Drug Co.
Mrs Wm Carmichael departed Thursday afternoon for Worthington Indiana to assist her mother who is seriously ill in the old home. Odell Wave.
Mrs. M. J. Price and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Price prepare to travel Sunday to Kansas City to spend Christmas with relatives. Grandma will stay the winter with her son P. W. Price and family.
Shutt Drug Co offering an elegant holiday display aims to attract shoppers from Diller and surrounding area. The store promises quality goods and competitive prices, a complete stock, and courteous service for patrons of all ages.
Passage reflects on Christmas as a time for children to feel joy, noting the biblical scene of the Christ child and gifts from the wise men. It laments inequality and urges that every child receive enough to banish sobs and tears, stressing the sufficiency of a small portion for all.
A note wishes readers a merry Xmas and good times with a Stationery box offer from Shutt Drug Co. Local news mentions Miss Clara and a few residents, including Steiner’s return to Lincoln after visiting parents. J A Price from near Harbine injured from a load of wood, and Mrs Waggenaar returns from Chelsea to assist ill daughter. A special election will decide issuing 5000 dollars in bonds to finish waterworks and related building, polls open 8 am to 7 pm at City Hall next Monday.
Mr and Mrs E L Loock entertained the Rock Club Tuesday evening with varied games and hearty participation. An oyster supper followed, and guests departed noting an enjoyable evening and praising the hosts for their hospitality.
The K K K club met Wednesday afternoon December 18 at Mrs C W Tomemaker’s home for a pre Christmas gathering. Members exchanged gifts and planned mem ory contests predicting wishes for Christ. Mrs John Loock received a wine gift symbolizing Klub colors. A two course luncheon followed and each guest received a gift from Miss Aurelis Greenw.
Members attended the meeting last Saturday night and elected P. M. W. Clark as leader along with W. H. Hauver Foreman Geo Cunningham Overseer Chas Hays Recorder C A Reinhart Financier O J Mayborn Treasurer J A Cully Guide Chas Fisher Wa Barton Harder Trove Gene Bauguess as officers for the coming year.
One of the state furnished granite slabs destined to mark the Oregon trail was received this week. The stone will be placed one and a half miles east and two miles north of town near Mina Auld’s mailbox. It bears an inscription detailing the trail’s route.
Nebraska marks the Oregon Trail crossing described as 912 Trail lines and rods from the point. Two additional markers are to be shipped for erection near Steel City three and a half miles from town and another near the local school.
Christmas time notices urge customers to inspect the Round Oak stoves at J O Blauser's while references to Waggoner and a shooting match at Ellie Wednesday appear amid generic health ads for tt Drug Co. and chronic condition remedies.
The Diller Board of Education held stormy sessions last week with Co. Supt. Harris present. Rumor says Dr. Baughess resigned Saturday night after active service on the board. Officials declined to confirm, and no successor has been named.
John Specht born October 19 1835 East Lynn Penn died December 12 1912 at Diller Nebraska aged 77 years 1 month and 23 days. Survived by wife Mary Renee married 1867 and ten children including Mrs Sarah Dahl Grand Island Neb Mrs Susan Greig Kan Mrs Laura Powers Ky Mrs Urrillg Carmichael Steele City Neb and sons John, Geargs and Alonzo Specht. Further details incomplete.
Bible study at 10 a.m. followed by preaching both morning and evening at the usual hours.
The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society will meet Saturday December 21 at Mrs O B Hills from 2 to 3 o'clock due to the Farmers Institute.
Next Sunday morning service as usual and an evening social at 7 o clock with illustrated lecture. December 24 at 7 pm children’s Christmas festival. Christmas Day service and holy communion at 10 am.
The Epworth League meets 6 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 p m Services are set for next Sunday morning at Rock Creek and evening at Diller The Sunday school will present the Xmas Cantatta on Christmas evening at 7 30 p m All invited The Ladies Annual Bazaar last Saturday was a success raising about 122 dollars Attendance was good with some seats vacant urging worship on the Sabbath remains essential.
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