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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

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White Christmas Yet Warmed By Round Oak Ads

Chester Sparks and family from Shea visited Diller relatives on Sunday. Hugo and Mrs Grape traveled to Beatrice to spend Christmas with her parents. Mrs. Sarah Witty of Gilead visited her daughter Mrs Ray Colman since last Friday. Patton came from Lincoln to join his wife and child in visiting Diller and Endicott. E R Henrichs and children from Gilead spent Christmas with Diller relatives.

Chester Sparks Shea Diller Mrs. Hugo Grape Beatrice Sarah Witty Gilead Ray Colman Me Patton Lincoln Diller and Endicott E. R. Henrichs

Winter Begins with 5 27 Tuesday Morning

The notice notes winter began at 5 27 Tuesday morning. It mentions sales on fleeced underwear at three off. It also references The Racket and Mrs. Etta Cole visiting between trains Sunday with friends at Wy more.

Etta Cole Wymore

Record Delays Issue By One Day For Christmas Holiday

The Record publishes a day late this week to allow the force a Christmas holiday. City newsroom and staff observed the seasonal pause as part of the schedule change.

Mrs Ada Paine Cully Visits Esbon for Christmas

Mrs Ada Paine Cully traveled to Esbon Kansas on Wednesday to spend Christmas with relatives, visiting friends and family during the holiday season.

Ada Paine Cully Esbon Kan

Mr and Mrs Harvey Pittenger Visit From Beatrice

Mr and Mrs Harvey Pittenger came over from Beatrice Wednesday to spend Christmas with Diller.

Mrs. Harvey. Pittenger Beatrice Diller

Mrs Henry Weers Attends Administrators Sale at Humboldt

Mrs Henry Weers returned Tuesday from attending the administrators sale of her father's personal property at Humboldt.

Henry Weers Humboldt

Mrs LaVoe Returns To Pueblo After Visit

Mrs LaVoe who had visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Brandt returned Monday to her home in Pueblo Colorado.

Shutt Drug Co Offers 25 Percent Off Toys

Twenty five per cent discount on all toys and Christmas novelties available for the next ten days at Shutt Drug Co.

Shutt Drug Co

Program at Elm Center School House

A program was held at Elm Center school house five miles northeast of Diller last Tuesday afternoon. A small crowd attended.

Elm Center Diller

Fanders Family Visit Tied to Fairbury Trip

Mr and Mrs J D Fanders traveled to Fairbury on Saturday to see their daughter Miss Renelda Fanders who is employed at Pease s drug store there.

J. D. Fanders Fairbury Renelda Fanders Pease’s

Oregon Trail Monument Dedication Delayed to May 14

The dedication ceremony at the Kansas-Nebraska state line for the Oregon trail monument has been postponed to May 14 and will not be rescheduled. Officers of the D. of R. and governors of both states will attend.

Oregon Trail Kansas-Nebraska State Line D. of R

Ladies Minstrel Admission Prices at Shatt's Drag Store

Admits for a ladies minstrel event priced at 20 25 and 35 cents. Conto offers a heavy four at sale times, with tickets available at Shatt's Drag Store.

Shatt’s

Fresh Cabbage 50 Lbs Special at Loock and Habicht

Special offer on 50 pounds of fresh cabbage priced at $1.00 at Loock and Habicht. Limited quantity available.

Local resident returns to Gage County from Missouri

F A Rulla who moved to Missouri from Ellis about a year ago has moved back to live in Gage County.

Missouri Ellis Gage County

Waggoners Visit Aurora and Iowa Relatives for Holidays

Mr and Mrs T H Waggoner and daughter Flora traveled Tuesday to Aurora Nebraska and to Iowa to spend the holidays with relatives.

T. _H. Waggoner Flora Aurora Nebr Iowa

Winters Visit Langdon Couple and Son See Sister

Mr and Mrs J F Winters and their son George from Langdon Alberta Canada arrived Monday to visit Mrs W A Cherry and her family, the sister of Mr Winters.

J. F. Winters George Langdon, Alberta Can

Diller Mercantile Co Reduction Sale Draws Crowds

If crowd size proves anything the Diller Mercantile Co reduction sale is a great success with deep price cuts on all goods driving strong shopper turnout and swift sales.

Diller Mer. Co’s

Local Poultry For Sale In Town At J T Henrichs Place

Full blood Chester White pigs and Buff Orpington chickens offered for sale at J T Henrichs in town. No further details provided.

Mr and Mrs Brandt Visit Ober and Pawnee City Relatives

Mr and Mrs Henry Brandt visited Ober with their son, while George Starkey returned Sunday from a three week visit with relatives and friends at Pawnee City. Mr and Mrs Perry Cassel came back Tuesday from several weeks with relatives at their old home in Missouri.

Henry Brandt Oberin George Starkey Pawnee City Mrs. Perry Cassel Missouri

Christmas Programs Promoted by Diller Sunday Schools

Christmas trees and programs were provided by the Sunday schools of each Diller church on Wednesday evening, reflecting a shared holiday observance.

Diller

Epley Calls Off February Sale Hog Auction

W E Epley has ended his February sale by disposing of all surplus hogs, thirty five head, to Phil Dawson of Endicott.

W.E. Epley Phil Dawson Endicott

Christmas Day Visit From Renelda and Eva

Miss Renelda Fanders of Fairbury and Miss Eva Witty of Gilead arrived by the noon train yesterday to spend part of Christmas Day with their Diller relatives.

Renelda Fanders Fairbury Eva Witty Gilead

Charley Harvey Returns from Grand Island Work

Charley Harvey returned Monday from Grand Island where he had worked all fall.

Charley Harvey Grand Island

Raymonds Welcome LaForrest for Holidays Home Visit

LaForrést Raymond arrived Tuesday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs L P Raymond.

LaForrést Raymond Mrs. L. P. Raymond

Mrs F B Senior and Daughter Visit Idaho Kin

Mrs F B Senior and her daughter Mrs J D Fanders returned last Friday after visiting their two sons and brothers in Idaho.

F. B. Senior J. D. Fanders Idaho

Linville Named Rural Mail Carrier in Virginia

Peter Nelson's son in law Howard Linville has been appointed rural mail carrier at Virginia after passing a satisfactory civil service examination and began duties on the 16th inst.

Peter Nelson Howard Linville Virginia

Prairie Home Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of stock holders and lot owners will be held at the secretary’s office in Diller on Saturday January 3 at 2 o'clock for election of officers and other business. A L Tinstman secretary treasurer.

Prairie Home Cemetery Association Diller A. L. Tinstman

Christmas Program at Friendship School House

A Christmas program was held at the Friendship school house four miles north of Odell last Monday evening starting at eight. The school offered songs recitations by younger pupils and dialogues by older pupils. A prize presents from the Christmas tree followed and after the event all were cheerful, with homes jolly and happy about eleven.

Friendship School Odell

Local Visitors Stop Over At Starkeys This Week

E. L. Loock returned Saturday from Peoria Illinois after visiting his parents. Mrs. E. N. Carter and her daughter Louise of Pawnee City are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Starkey this week.

E. L. Loock Peoria, Ill E. N. Carter Louise Pawnee, City W. C. Starkey

Brother to Replace Earl McMullin in Chadron Shop

Earl McMullin reported for work Monday in the Northwestern railroad company machine shops at Chadron Nebraska. His garage position will be filled by his brother.

Earl McMullin Northwestern Railroad Company Chadron Nebr

Diller School Teachers Home For Holidays

Teachers from Diller include Earl Snyder of Taylor Ted Reinhart Harbine Henry Fouts Dawson Rhue Green Stockham and Mary Edgington Lincoln as they return for holiday vacation.

Diller School Earl Snyder Taylor Ted Reinhart Harbine Henry Fouts Dawson Rhue Green Stockham Mary Edgington Lincoln

Cattle and hogs grow in Hartzell yards near town

F Hartzell received five car loads totaling 202 head of cattle last Friday, bringing his yard herd to 246 head. He also has 258 head of hogs, both groups consuming a large amount of high priced corn as they near market readiness.

F. Hartzell

New Year's Hope and Resolve Through the Ages

A reflective note on New Year celebrations and the enduring human hope for improvement despite a pattern of breaking resolutions. The text considers the cyclical nature of ambition, self discipline, and social mockery surrounding new beginnings.

Beatrice Electrician Bruce Weige Takes Vacation

Bruce Weige is on vacation from his duties at an electrical supply house in Beatrice and is spending it at home.

Bruce Weige Beatrice

Miss Adeline Miller Visits Relatives Over Christmas

Miss Adeline Miller came home Saturday from Lincoln to spend the Christmas holidays visiting with relatives there and at Pittsburg Kan.

Adeline Miller Lincoln Pittsburg Kan

Surprise visit precedes Steffen moving to new farm

Friends and neighbors gave Henry Steffen and his family a hearty surprise last Saturday night and all enjoyed the time until near the Sabbath. They plan to move to their farm south of town next Tuesday.

Henry Steffen

Couple from Salida Visit Old Neighbors Near Diller

Mr and Mrs Frank Valentine formerly lived five miles southeast of Diller. They stopped Friday and visited until Sunday with old neighbors Mr and Mrs J E Clark on their way home from Illinois to Salida Colorado.

Frank Valentine Diller J. E. Clark Ilinois Salida Colo

Escondido Advocate notes Bert Ballard promotion

Bert Ballard, formerly a foreman at the Escondido Fruit Growers’ packing house, has been promoted to packing house manager of the Escondido Citrus Union. The Advocate praises him as one of the best packing house men in Escondido and expects he will be a valuable employee for the Union as he continues his ascent.

Escondido Calif Ity Bert Ballard Diller

Christmas Visitors Noted Amid Poor Roads

Mrs. John Plager visited Hum bold for Christmas with relatives. Mrs. S. J. Thompson and her children traveled to Lincoln to visit kin during the holidays. Despite adverse weather and poor roads, several automobiles were in town on Christmas Day.

S. J. Thompson Lincoln

Mrs. Harry King Visits Franklin Family for Christmas

Mrs. Harry King arrived Saturday from Franklin to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Oaks.

Harry King Franklin Mrs.r. L. Oaks

Smiths Spend Holidays with Relatives at Humboldt

Mr and Mrs C F Smith are visiting relatives at Humboldt and left Wednesday noon to reach the town for the holidays.

Falls City guests visit Diller for Christmas

C. M. Tipton and son Grant of Falls City arrived Wednesday to spend Christmas with relatives in Diller. They are the brother and nephew of Mrs. J. C. Morehead.

C. M. Tipton Grant Falls City J. C. Morehead Diller

Diller Students Named Across Colleges in Lincoln Area

Hastings College and Peru Normal are linked through Diller students Esther Green Gertrude Diller and Harrison Line at Dan Gretzinger. Jerden Sanmanun Lew Sanmann James Fairbank and Kenneth Pesweeity appear in lists tied to University Law School Lincoln Omaha Medical College and University Engineering College Lincoln.

Diller Dan Gretzinger Hastings College Esther Green Gertrude Diller Harrison Line Peru Normal Jerden Sanmanun University Law School Lincoln Lew Sanmann Omaha Medical College James Fairbank University Engineering College Kenneth Pesweeity Agriculture

Quiet Dilller wedding joins Clara Kunecke pair

A quiet Presbyterian ceremony united Clara Kunecke and his groom in the Holy bonds of matrimony at the parsonage. The estimable couple, well known in the community, begin life on the groom's home farm northeast of Dilller with best wishes for a long, happy life together.

Christ M Clara Kunecke Fairm Dilller

Church Items Presbyterian Sabbath December 28 1913

The note lists church activities for the Presbyterian congregation on the Sabbath of December 28 1913. Morning service reflects on endings and beginnings with U P Society topic Our church at work for the world. Evening sermon to consider what God requires of the past.

U. P. Society

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Blauser’s Merry Christmas First National Bank J. T. Henrichs John Plager Humbold Diller Markets
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